Upgrade your English proficiency, improving your understanding of both British and American English

Take your English up a level by learning the fundamental differences between British English & American English, deepening your comprehension of both and expanding your vocabulary.

This course is for you if:

> you have a real interest in the English language and you want to dive deeper into both British & American English

> you want to practise your comprehension, you have an interest in TV series, and you want to learn how to develop a new method of improving your listening skills

> desire a boost to your overall English skills: perhaps you work with American and British English speakers and you’d like to understand them better

About this course

This course is jam packed! First you will understand the fundamental differences between American and British English and as a consequence this will help you understand both better.

We’re going to reflect on our own experiences & do a lot of comprehension practice (from both the UK and the USA). We’ll also learn how to improve our receptive listening skills.

We’ll then read an article together full of native-level rich vocabulary. We then have lots of fun listening practice from various TV series, with clips from Breaking Bad, Desperate Housewives, Fleabag and more, so you experience real English in a meaningful way.

What you will learn

• Main differences between these variations: lexical, phonetic, grammar and spelling
• How being aware of these differences can improve your comprehension
• Self study method: receptive listening
• Vocabulary from clips from various TV series
• New vocabulary from comprehension boost and article

What is the activation project?

I hope you’re ready for a challenge! You’ll have three tasks this course: a reading and speaking task, and two comprehension tasks

Can this course help me at work?

Yes. The content of this course is general English, not business English vocabulary. However, if you work regularly with British and American speakers, this course can really help your comprehension and speaking skills.

Is there a certificate?

Yes! At the end of the course you will find a short progress test. To earn your certificate you must pass the test with a score of 60% or higher.

Do I receive feedback and guidance on this course?

Yes! You’ll get feedback from our qualified teachers on your work throughout the course and also on your final assignment in the activation project. To receive feedback you must complete the tasks within 6 months from purchase. Work completed after 6 months will not receive feedback.