Here are two engaging British English vs. American English games to help students distinguish between British and American vocabulary. First, in pairs, students sort British English words and American... read more
ESL British vs. American English Games - Vocabulary: Categorising, Matching - Pair Work Here are two engaging British English vs. American English games to help students distinguish between British and American vocabulary. First, in pairs, students sort British English words and American English words into their respective groups by taking turns turning over one vocabulary card and placing it under the correct heading. For each correctly categorised word, pairs score one point. Afterwards, pairs match each British word to its American equivalent, placing the two cards next to each other in the two categories. Pairs score one additional point for each correct match. The pair with the most points at the end of the game wins. Students then move on to play a game where they test their partner on the vocabulary. Students turn over each pair of matching cards and place them face-down on the table. Students then take it in turns to choose a pair, turn over one of the cards and ask the question, 'What's another way to say 'candy'?' The other student then says the equivalent British or American word. If the student's answer is correct, they win and keep the cards. If not, the cards are placed face-down to be used again. The student with the most pairs of cards at the end of the game wins.
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