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sanchan
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Greece
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Do you guys teach American or British English in Greece? |
18 May 2009
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mariamit
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We teach both. In the state schools we teach British English but we are also told to accept American English as students are greatly influenced by TV series, films, tourists, etc. The books used currently, although are basically in Brit. English. Still, I guess individual teachers often use their own style so it would depend on that, too. |
18 May 2009
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rozianne
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Yes, I agree. We teach both. Many Ss here take exams from both American and British examination boards. So they must be familiar with both.
However, Ss must be consistent in their use. If they use American spelling in their essays they must try to stick to it and not change to British spelling half way through and vice versa. |
18 May 2009
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sanchan
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thanx for the answers :)
they were really helpful!!
san.
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18 May 2009
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Greek Professor
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Hi sanchan.
Yes, since the kids for both types of exams they are taught American and British english... |
18 May 2009
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manuelanunes3
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Hi
I teach British English and use British English accent but I always explain the differences between BrE and AmE when necessary.
Best wishes from Portugal
Manuela |
18 May 2009
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ants
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I do the same as you Manuela...I find there are so many films in American English that I have to teach some American words...especially with my teens who do watch television shows or American films in English with me.
The schools here use British English and get the students listening to British accents.
I think today, you need to learn both American and British words.  |
18 May 2009
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sanchan
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thank you all :)
I have a student that is going there on vacation and she asked me that question, so I was wondering as well!
thanks again!
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18 May 2009
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