American vs. British English/English Idioms
Which word is American English?
a. Film
b. Movie
b. Movie
On Thanksgiving, what do we eat for dinner?
Turkey!
What is Claudia's favorite color?
Purple
Which of the following is NOT a typical American food?
a. Hot dogs
b. Croquettes
c. Grilled cheese
d. Hamburgers
b. Croquettes; croquettes do not exist in the US!
Is this spelling British or American English?
"favourite"
"colour"
British English
What is the day before Christmas called?
a. Christmas night
b. Good night
c. Christmas carol
d. Christmas eve
d. Christmas Eve
How many siblings does Claudia have and what are their names?
2; Matthew and Natalie
What is the most popular sport in the US?
American football
What does the English idiom, "spill the beans," mean?
It means revealing a secret or private information.
What are these Christmas desserts called? (show photo)
Gingerbread cookies
Which sports does Claudia NOT do?
a. Rollerblading
b. Yoga
c. Rock climbing
d. Running
a. Rollerblading
Which country is bigger? Spain or the United States (US)?
In this clip from the famous Harry Potter movies, are Hermione, Ron, and Harry talking in British English or American English?
British English
On Halloween, what is it called when children go to doors and ask for candy?
Trick-or-treating!
What are the names of Claudia's two dogs?
Comet and Maggie
How many people live in the US?
a. 105 million
b. 56 million
c. 2 million
d. 330 million
d. 330 million people!