ESL WORKSHEET - AmE & BrE

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

VACATION OR HOLIDAY?

Updated Lesson

LinguaHouse

Jul. 16, 2025

Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)
Type of language: General English
Tags: British vs. American English; Road and Transport; Food and Drink; Clothes; Vocabulary Lesson; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 07/16/2025

In this updated lesson, students learn the difference between common British and American English words. The lesson starts with the students engaging with the topic. They then learn and practice three vocabulary sets through varied activities and a listening task. The lesson finishes with a video game to review all the language from the lesson. (by Victoria Aitken)

• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in Am/Br English.
• CLICK HERE to download/watch the video (MP4) of the exercise 9.

AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

Jane (British): Good morning, can I help you?
Paul (American): Hello. Yes, is there a clothes store near here?
Jane: Yes, there’s a shop called Smiths. What kind of clothes are you looking for?
Paul: I want some pants.
Jane: Oh no, they don’t sell underwear.
Paul: I'm sorry?
Jane: Oh, you mean trousers. Yes, they have those.
Paul: Thank you. Is it far?
Jane: No, it’s quite close. Just keep walking down this street and turn left at the crossroads.
Paul: Sorry, turn left at the…? Oh, the intersection.
Jane: Yes, that’s right. Anything else I can help you with?
Paul: Yes, how do I get to the British Museum?
Jane: Oh, you need to take the underground. The nearest station is at the end of this street opposite the car park.
Paul: Opposite the… what? Oh, you mean the parking lot.
Jane: Yes.
Paul: Can I get a cab to the museum?
Jane: Yes, you can get a taxi, but it will be very expensive.
Paul: I see. Oh, one more thing. I need a snack. Where can I buy some chips and soda?
Jane: There’s a McDonald’s down the road.
Paul: No, I don’t want fries.
Jane: Oh, you mean crisps! Right, there’s a small supermarket across the street.
Paul: Thank you, have a good day.

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