Teacher Articles on English Varieties & Dialects
The 'English Varieties & Dialects' category provides a comprehensive exploration of the diverse range of English dialects and varieties worldwide. It offers English language teachers and academics valuable insights into the linguistic nuances, aiding in the development of a more inclusive and effective teaching approach. The content enhances understanding of cultural contexts, enriching lesson plans and fostering a more engaging learning environment.
How to teach British and American English
Category: English Varieties & Dialects
Topic: Varieties and Dialects
The most important differences between UK and US English, and the best ways to present and practise them.
How to teach British and American times, dates and numbers
Category: English Varieties & Dialects
Topic: Varieties and Dialects
Differences in British and American times of day, dates, large numbers, units, etc, with teaching ideas and classroom activities
How to teach British and American vocabulary
Category: English Varieties & Dialects
Topic: Varieties and Dialects
The most important differences between British and American words and phrases, with teaching tips and classroom activities
How to teach British and American spelling and punctuation
Category: English Varieties & Dialects
Topic: Varieties and Dialects
Teaching tips and classroom activities for colour/ color, kilometre/ kilometer, commas in lists, and other British and American spelling and punctuation differences.
How to teach British and American grammar
Category: English Varieties & Dialects
Topic: Varieties and Dialects
How to present and practise the most important grammatical differences between British and American English
How to teach British and American functional language
Category: English Varieties & Dialects
Topic: Varieties and Dialects
Important differences in requesting, thanking, etc in the US and UK, including how to teach those differences.
British and American body language and gestures
Category: English Varieties & Dialects
Topic: Varieties and Dialects
A guide to gestures and body language in the UK and USA, including differences and similarities, and comparisons to other countries.
British and American phone calls
Category: English Varieties & Dialects
Topic: Varieties and Dialects
How US and UK calls differ in phrases, vocabulary, topics and other cultural norms.