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Main objectives of this material

  • Develop vocabulary related to British, American, and Australian English, including everyday words such as lift, elevator, lorry, truck, brekkie, and barbie.
  • Improve intercultural communication skills by exploring how language varieties, humour, and cultural differences can influence understanding and communication.
  • Learn and practise the passive voice across multiple tenses to describe processes, language change, and cultural phenomena accurately and effectively.

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In this lesson, students will explore the diversity of English around the world by comparing British, American, and Australian varieties of the language. They will learn key vocabulary differences, examine how cultural backgrounds influence communication, and analyse a humorous video about misunderstandings between British and American English. Through grammar practice focused on the passive voice, speaking activities, and intercultural discussions, students will develop the language skills needed to discuss global English, cultural differences, and communication across cultures with greater confidence and accuracy.

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