DPEV 1103 VARIETIES OF ENGLISH

TITLE:AMERICAN ENGLISH
PREPARED FOR: MISS NATASHA BT ARIFFIN PREPARED BY:
ZALIAH BT ABU SAMAH NUR AMALINA BT AHMAD RADZUAN SITI SARAH BT MUSTHAFFA KAMAL 1052004P 1052007P 1052005P

AMERICAN ENGLISH

America is a big country, which have more than 300 million people, these contribute to several English dialect. 1. The dominant or prestige dialect is often called the standard dialect. It was known as Standard American English (SAE). 2. Brought by migrants from Britain resulting in many varieties of British English.

4. Latino ( Hispanic ) English. The south west of America was once part of Mexico. Large number of immigrant from Spanish speaking countries have been enriching the country with their language and culture. 5. African people were brought in as a slave to Virginia in 1619.Thus, African American English exist (AAE).

GRAMMATICAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DAILY AMERICAN AND BRITISH ENGLISH

American English John has gotten much better during the last week. -These dresses are on sale. -Ill see you Monday. Now I know what it is! I forgot my husband. I suggest that meeting should be postponed. transportation -all afternoon. -Go into the hospital One cannot succeed unless he tries hard Differences in.. verbs British English John has got much better during the last week. -These dresses are in a sale. -Ill see you on Monday. Now I know what it is! Ive forgotten my husband. I suggest that meeting be postponed. transport -all the afternoon -Go into hospital One cannot succeed unless one tries hard

prepositions

tense

use of subjunctive mood use of nouns articles pronouns

American English Video Accent

Explanation:
Originally, Americans spoke with a strong rhotic accent and the r sound are never silent in the American English spoken. They obviously fully pronouncing the r sound clearly. Typically , US speakers pronounced r sound wherever it appear in word. Americans emphasize the r at the end of this word such as teacher, neighbour. When try to pronounce the r sound , makesure your tongue doesnt touch your top of mouth (palate). You need to curl your tongue and pull it back slowly.

GAMES
Below are some word use in British English for which different word are usually use in American English. Match the equivalent words.
BISCUIT QUEUE TORCH UNDERGROUND CRISPS LINE CRAKERS SUBWAY POTATO CHIP FLASH LIGHT

PRAM SHOP ASSISTANT SPANNER

TRUNK BABY BUGGY CANDY

LORRY

WRENCH

SWEETS

CLERK