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

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

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

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

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

How to present and practise the most important grammatical differences between British and American English

How to teach British and American functional language

Important differences in requesting, thanking, etc in the US and UK, including how to teach those differences.

British and American body language and gestures

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

How US and UK calls differ in phrases, vocabulary, topics and other cultural norms.

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