British vs. American English – 2 Complete ESL Lessons

British or American English? Biscuit or cookie? Pavement or sidewalk? Trousers or pants? This complete ESL package helps students discover the differences between British and American English through games, speaking activities, reading and plenty of opportunities to actually use the vocabulary.

The package includes two complete lessons with 52 British and American English vocabulary pairs, divided into two sets so students can learn and practise the language gradually.

Students don’t simply memorise lists of words. They compare the two varieties of English, identify vocabulary in context, switch between British and American expressions, solve riddles, take part in role-plays and discussions, and challenge each other through interactive games.

Activities include illustrated vocabulary cards, Bingo, puzzles, I Have… Who Has?, team challenges, Spin the Wheel speaking questions, role-plays, memory games, reading comprehension, discussion questions, an American English reading challenge, Riddle Bingo and The Impostor review game.

The second lesson also includes a longer reading activity in British English, followed by comprehension and vocabulary work that challenges students to rewrite and use the language in American English.

Included in the package:

2 complete ESL lessons
52 British and American English vocabulary pairs
Step-by-step teacher instructions
Illustrated vocabulary cards
Speaking and conversation activities
Reading comprehension
Role-play situations
Team games and challenges
Bingo and memory games
Riddles and vocabulary review
British ↔ American language-switching activities
Final review game

Designed especially for upper primary, teenagers and adult ESL learners, this is a print-and-teach package that can also be adapted easily to different levels.

Language focus: British English vs. American English vocabulary, reading, speaking, comprehension and vocabulary in context.