DPEV 1103 Varieties of English Title:American English Prepared For: Miss Natasha BT Ariffin Prepared by
DPEV 1103 Varieties of English Title:American English Prepared For: Miss Natasha BT Ariffin Prepared by
DPEV 1103 Varieties of English Title:American English Prepared For: Miss Natasha BT Ariffin Prepared by
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).
prepositions
tense
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
LORRY
WRENCH
SWEETS
CLERK