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Understanding American and British English: Colloquialisms and Differences

Explore the fascinating differences between American English and British English in this insightful overview. Learn about colloquialisms, such as "black sheep" and "the apple of one's eye," and how they reflect cultural nuances. Dive into spelling variations like "color" vs. "colour" and "organize" vs. "organise." Furthermore, discover terms that might alter your comprehension and communication in everyday conversations. Whether you're a student or an English enthusiast, this guide provides essential knowledge to navigate English fluently.

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Understanding American and British English: Colloquialisms and Differences

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  1. Lead in A: Thank you very much. B: Sure. =You are welcome.

  2. Word power American English vs British English

  3. I already saw that film. Sam just went home. The uniform fit badly. Hello, is thisMr. He? (on the phone) I live onXingtian Road. Call me on 5555 5678. on the weekend / on a team Please write me soon. Do you have a pen? Tip: (just, already, yet) BE---Present Perfect AE---Simple Past eg, I’ve already seen that film.

  4. pants garbage candy movie living room mailman soccer ball gas vacation fall restroom/ bathroom mad

  5. center -re vs -er metre/meter color -our vs -or humour/humor -ll vs -l traveler skillful/skilful organize -se vs -ze realise/realize tire program Tip: AE has the shorter and phonetic( 语音的）spelling.

  6. Colloquialisms • A colloquialism is an informal expression used in spoken English. Colloquialisms are never used in formal English or in writing, but are often used in conversations.

  7. SB1 Module 1 Unit2 Colloquialisms 1.To be a student of No.9 Middle School,you are the lucky dog.

  8. I’m listening to you carefully. Tell me about it. I'm all ears.

  9. face the music 面对困难 ,接受惩罚 bring down the house 掌声雷动 ,获满堂采

  10. apple of one’s eye Alex has four sons and one daughter. She is the youngest and the apple of her daddy’s eye.

  11. black sheep ----You see, Bill spends most of the money we give him on computer games. ----He is the black sheep of the family.

  12. Try to finish part A and part B on page 27

  13. Read these colloquialisms and look at the matching pictures. Choose the correct meaning for each one from the box below. A. joke with someone B. something easy to understand C. listening carefully D. boring/afraid to have fun B Don’t be a wet blanket. Have some fun! D I can tell you that. That’s a no-brainer. Are you serious? Don’t pull my leg. C A Go on, tell me. I’m all ears.

  14. KEYS: 1. has green fingers = has a green thumb ----be good at gardening 2. the top dog: the person in charge 3. give her the cold shoulder: pay no attention to 4. rain cats and dogs: rain heavily 5. my cup of tea:the things that please or appeal to me

  15. Other examples: • Great minds think alike. 2. You are singing my song. 3. a dark horse 4. kiss up to sb 5. take one for the team 英雄所见略同。 不谋而合 黑马 讨好，拍马屁 为了集体利益牺牲个人利益

  16. Thanks a lot!

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