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Thu, 26 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English in Britain and in America British English versus American English are often discussed during the class, students frequently ask which one is the standard English to learn and would it cause any difficulties in communication. Both of them have differences and similarities, but individuals from the UK and the US can communicate without too much difficulty. Table of Contents What is Correct? The History of English Pronunciation Differences Spelling Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate JIN G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. What is Correct? Besides, there is no right...  [Read more]

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas British vs. American: Which English Accent to Choose? British English versus American English always sparks a lively discussion. I have read some articles so far as to compare these 2 languages and gather the information from the online resources. Table of Contents Personal experience The history of English Vocabulary challenge Teaching implications and classroom problems Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Zahra J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Personal experience I am Iranian and have many American and British friends and I have been living abroad for about 6 years. As...  [Read more]

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Which ‘English’ Should I Teach? English is a language that has a variety of dialects: particularly, there are three different major English segments. English (American ), English (Australian), and English (British or Uk). The three segments have differences in the way they are written and spoken. In this article, I will compare American English versus British English and my own experience with these two. Table of Contents British English American English My Experience Training Course Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate maria c. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. British...  [Read more]

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English in The United Kingdom and in The United States of America When I started my ITTT classes, I wasn't totally sure of the difference between British English and American English. I knew there were accents and pronunciation differences, but it seemed like no big deal. Then I learned more about grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and spelling. When you speak to someone who has never spoken or has very little knowledge of the two, I can see how things get really confusing. British English is a bit more formal and follows the Kings English, where American English is a little bit more laid back. Table of Contents Defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary: Especially: Defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary: British English vs. American...  [Read more]

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How Do British and American English Differ? G.B. Shaw said, 'England and America are two countries separated by a common language.' The common language i.e. English taken by the British to America gradually evolved differently from its root language. Hence, the language spoken in Great Britain became the British English and the language spoken in the United States became American English. It wasn't just the variation in pronunciation, the vocabulary and spellings for few words also changed. To understand the differences, we should take a look at the roadmap of British and American English. Table of Contents The History of English Old English Renaissance New English British English vs. American English Do you want to teach English...  [Read more]

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences One More Look at American English and British English The United States and the United Kingdom's imperial histories and modern influences have had a significant effect on the English wording. Since English was exported to different countries across the world, the language has undergone different variations, the most common one being the British English vs. American English. The British introduced the language to Americans in the 17th century. At that time, the spelling had not been standardized. Given the number of regions where English is used, differences are bound to arise. Even though British and American English may seem similar, there are disparities in vocabulary, spelling, and grammar. Table of Contents Listen to this...  [Read more]

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Biggest Differences Between British English and American English While both Americans and the British speak English, there are a few variations in the language which can cause some confusion for non-native speakers. Therefore, it is important to take a look at the most notable differences between these two versions of the English language. Table of Contents Spelling Grammar Pronunciation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph Bart van der K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Spelling One of the key differences in the spelling of words. British English usually has...  [Read more]

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Comparing British and American Standards of English Why are British and American versions of English so different? British and American English, while, broadly speaking, are mutually intelligible (each party can understand and communicate with each other), there are notable differences that make one wonder why there is a difference at all? In this essay, I'll briefly discuss some key differences in these two dialects, and further, provide reasons and evidence explaining said differences. Table of Contents Differences between variants Reasons of variants derivation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Betsy W. Please note that this blog...  [Read more]

Programs Global TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Programs Global TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts F.M. - Tanzania said: British English vs American EnglishWhen Samuel Johnson, published A Dictionary of the English Language in 1755, it was an enormous accomplishment for the essayist, poet and lexicographer who staunchly opposed what the Americans were doing to the West Germanic language. According to Johnson, the English spoken and written, in what was at the time Britain's largest and arguably most important colony, was impure and a practical enemy of British English...  [Read more]

Mon, 13 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Why Teachers Need to Be Careful with British English and American English Learning English is very difficult, there are many various grammatical and spelling differences between the English spoken throughout the world. Most notably is British and American English grammar. There are also differences in the pronunciation and meanings of many words. While you would think learning English would be a simple task, it is not, after all how different can English be from English? There are a few additional factors - Canadian, Australian, South African, Indian English, etc. have their own differences, these are differences that must be taken into consideration while you study the English Language. Table of Contents Why Learners Have to...  [Read more]

Local TEFL Language Check out tefl tesol about Local TEFL Language and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts D. S. - Germany said: British English vs American English The English language consists of two major variations. One is British English, which is spoken in the UK, and the other variation is American English. British English has its origin in the UK and includes several dialects within the UK. British English is often referred to as Oxford English, which is one of the dialects. Usually, this is the variation taught as a foreign language at public schools throughout Europe....  [Read more]

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Most Important Differences Between British and American English American English and British English are two varieties which are taught in English teaching programs around the world. Although it is accepted that no one version is corrected, there are certainly preferences in use. Someone who can speak, read or understand one variety of English, he/she'll also probably be able to understand most of the other varieties without problem. Table of Contents Pronunciation differences Vocabulary differences Spelling differences Grammar differences Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sumeyra Y. The differences between American and...  [Read more]

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Learning Different Dialects As with many languages, English has so many different dialects. When one travels to a different region of the United States, for example, one will likely encounter different accents, vocabulary and different meanings of the same words. This is also true for British English and American English. For the purpose of this assignment, we will look a little deeper into these. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Easier to travel the world Knowing some peculiarities in writing and speaking Are you ready to start your teaching career? Begin with a TEFL course! Related Articles: Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sarah Jane G. Please note...  [Read more]

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences American and British English: Color or Colour? A Brief History and Notable Differences English is a language that, like other languages, has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Sort of mash-up of ancient Germanic languages and Roman Latin, English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world thanks to the spread of British and American influence across the world over the last several hundred years. It is a tricky language, infamous for its many exceptions and grammatical nuances. While English, compared to some languages, has a relatively low variation between regional dialects (low enough for speakers of radically different dialects to understand each other at least partially), these differences can be...  [Read more]

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Striking Differences Between BrE and AmE When we talk about the English language, we are referring to its base form or proper English as the Brits would say. American English is a version of British English, which has been modified over time and has thus been altered to suit the different geographical locations, different culture and so on. Table of Contents Lexical Differences Grammar Structure Spelling Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: There are several areas of the English language which present the most noticeable differences and these are in vocabulary, grammar, and spelling. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kristian B. Please note that this blog post might...  [Read more]

Easy TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Easy TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts C. P. - U.S.A. said: British English vs. American English English is the international language that links people all around the world. From business, to education, to ministries, most people have been exposed to the English language. The question that we must ask ourselves is which dialect where we exposed too? The most common reference to the English language dialect is the American English and the British English. Although both languages are similar, they differ in many components such as...  [Read more]

College Online TEFL Check out tefl tesol about College Online TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts Z.K. - USA said: British English American EnglishThere are myriad differences between English as it is used in the united kingdom and English as it is used in the united states. These differences have developed over centuries from a common root. While some may believe that American English diverged from British English, which has remained unchanged, this is not the case. Both dialects have mutated over the years and that is what accounts for their differences more than anything...  [Read more]

What are the main differences between American and British English? The divergence between British and American English can create confusion for English language learners and their teachers. The distinct accents alone can pose challenges in understanding, while differences in pronunciation of identical words can also be perplexing. However, the most significant difficulties often arise when the two variations use entirely different words to express the same concept, encompassing both vocabulary and grammar. Moreover, students must grapple with divergent spellings and date formats, further complicating matters. Differences in vocabulary Vocabulary discrepancies constitute a major source of confusion. Numerous words have distinct meanings in the two language versions. While teaching...  [Read more]

What are the main differences between American and British English? British and American English showcase several key differences that learners should be aware of: These differences underline the richness and diversity of the English language, influenced by geographical and historical contexts. Table of Contents Differences in vocabulary Differences in grammar Collective nouns Have and take Prepositions Past tense verbs Differences in spelling Differences in dates Differences in vocabulary Vocabulary discrepancies constitute a major source of confusion. Numerous words have distinct meanings in the two language versions. While teaching English, it is natural to focus on the words that make the most sense to you personally. However, it is important for students to be aware of alternative...  [Read more]

Program TEFL Cert Check out tefl tesol about Program TEFL Cert and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts F.A. - U.S.A. said: British vs American EnglishBritish English abbreviated as BrE is the form of English used in the united kingdom and it comprises of all the English languages used within the UK. American English on the other hand is abbreviated as AmE and it?s the form of English used in the united states including all English dialects used with the US. American English and British English are the most taught English varieties in most EFL/ESL programs. There are several...  [Read more]

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESL Education in Turkey: ✅ British English vs. American English Today, English has become a common language of people with different native languages in many fields such as science, aviation, communication, and commerce. For this reason, knowledge of English has become a necessity for those who want to pursue an academic career or who want to work in internationally recognized business sectors. This fact puts English in the first place among the officially taught foreign languages in most countries. But which English should be referenced in English education? British or American English? The answer to this question is not clear in Turkey yet. In seeking a heuristic explanation, one can dwell on...  [Read more]

Institute Professional TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Institute Professional TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts C.M. - U.S.A. said: English as a Global Language English has become a global language because of its people. Looking into the past, one finds that the British Empire had expanded across the globe into nearly every continent and had helped to expand English via trade. Also helping to motivate non-English speakers to learn English was trade from Britain to their territories during the Industrial Revolution. However, the Industrial Revolution was not confined to...  [Read more]

Cheaper TEFL Language Check out tefl tesol about Cheaper TEFL Language and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts W. M. - Spain said: Comparative teaching methodologiesThe wide variety of methodological options and approaches is a prominent characteristic of contemporary second and foreign language teaching. New classroom practices and approaches to designing learning materials reflect a commitment to finding more efficient and more effective ways of teaching languages. The changing principles for foreign language study and the classroom techniques and procedures have reflected...  [Read more]

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Approaches to Teaching English Vocabulary to ESL Students Learning new vocabulary is considered as an integral part of learning a new language. Even children who learn their mother tongues learn isolated phrases and words before making complex sentences. Similarly, in second language learning, teaching new words and phrases plays an important role in helping learners' communication. Based on David Wilkins "without grammar very little can be conveyed, without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed". If learners spend their time on learning grammar, their English will not improve greatly. However, if they learn more words, phrases, and expressions, they can express almost anything (Thornberry, 2002; Watkin, 2005). Table of Contents...  [Read more]

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English as a Tool for Global Communication First of all, let us define the meaning of the phrase "global language"? I suppose a "global language" is the language suitable for communication among a huge amount of people around the world. We also can say it is the language of global meaning. After the Second World War and especially since the beginning of the 90th years of the twentieth century, English became the most common international language. Artificial languages, created specifically for international communication, for example, Esperanto, are also supposed to be multinational. Common characteristics of international languages are: a lot of people are native speakers; among the non-native speakers there are a lot of people who...  [Read more]

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The Place of English in the Globalized Environment About the question of why has English become or is perceived to be the current global language, it is important first of all to take a step back and look at some context. Table of Contents Old Global Languages TEFL The History English and Entertainment Travel Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduateJustin S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Old Global Languages As a schoolboy up to O level, I learned Latin for fourteen years. Although generally speaking, if one wishes to pursue a career in medicine or botany, for example, a...  [Read more]

Thu, 14 May 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Why is a Global Language Needed? As the world has become more interconnected, particularly with quick international travel, modern communications, and globalized trade, the argument for a "global language" is often used. Arguably now more than ever, a global language or single lingua franca has never been more important. There are many international bodies such as the United Nations, World Bank, and UNICEF, which create a certain amount of pressure to establish a worldwide global language. Table of Contents Is English a global language? The Future of English as a global language Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Tim W. Please note...  [Read more]

Company Fulltime TEFL Check out tefl tesol about Company Fulltime TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts B.B. - Sweden said: Accents British accent tends to be rhotic, meaning the letter ?R? is pronounced hard, whereas American accent tends to be non-rhotic. However, within both Great Britain and the USA there are several accents so in essence it is incorrect to speak about the British or the American accents. Loosely speaking, spoken British English (?B.E.?) sounds more ?proper? and ?sophisticated? than American English (?A.E.?). Tenses In A.E. recent actions that have an...  [Read more]

Companies TEFL International Check out tefl tesol about Companies TEFL International and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Check out ITTT's Blog Posts B. H. - Italy said: English as a global languageOnce upon a time a person would come into contact with a foreign language only if a member of the upper class or when going to glamorous international holiday resorts. The foreign language spoken would vary on the region: in central and eastern Europe it would have been German, in southern Europe French and in northern Europe English. Today, it has become more common to meet somebody who speaks to some measure a...  [Read more]

Fri, 24 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How You Can Benefit If You Use Songs in Your Teaching Music is an important element in our lives. When you're on your way to work, you turn on the radio. When you're too tired to do anything, you choose a song from your playlist and play it to make you feel relaxed. Human beings are emotional by nature. Music offers encouragement and the strength that one needs. Its importance cannot be taken for granted. It is a tool that connects people of all ages, nationality, and culture. It's not odd to see a child listening to an old rock musician's song. Also, it's not surprising to see an Indian woman listening to Taylor Swift despite the differences in their cultures. I believe using music as a tool to teach English to foreign students have...  [Read more]