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In this lesson you will learn some differences between American and British English. You will take a test to check your understanding of the differences between American and British English.

Focus: vocabulary

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Hi. In the classroom today you will learn some differences between American English and British English.

Anyone who has studied English in America and in the United Kingdom knows the differences between American and British English.

These differences can be confusing to someone who is beginning to learn English.

Many movies such as the newer James Bond movies use both American and British English.

American English tends to be faster and more difficult to understand.

In addition, American English uses a lot of slang, idioms, and reductions.

British English is generally easy to understand but not as widely spoken.

The spelling of many words is different such as the American spelling of COLOR as opposed to the British spelling of COLOUR.

Pronunciation is often different and even completely different words are used to describe the same thing.

It is important to understand the differences between American and British English.

Until next time.

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GoldenEye. In the film, Bond fights to prevent an arms syndicate from using the GoldenEye satellite weapon against London in order to cause a global financial meltdown. Many movies such as the newer James Bond movies use both American and British English. Try to listen for the differences.

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Tomorrow Never Dies. Bond tries to stop a media mogul from engineering world events and starting World War III. Many movies such as the newer James Bond movies use both American and British English. Try to listen for the differences.

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The World Is Not Enough. The film's plot revolves around the assassination by Renard of Sir Robert King and Bond's subsequent assignment to protect King's daughter, Elektra, who had previously been held captive by Renard. During his assignment, Bond unravels a scheme to increase petroleum prices by triggering a nuclear meltdown in the waters of Istanbul. Many movies such as the newer James Bond movies use both American and British English. Try to listen for the differences.

Take the tests

Take the tests below. These are tests of your understanding of the differences between American and British English. There are two tests with 50 questions each for a total of 100 questions. Good luck.

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