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LET'S CALL THE WHOLE THING OFF


British English or American English? Which do you find it easier to understand? There are differences in grammar, spelling, vocabulary and pronunciation so in this post we'll do some practice about this, what does it sound like?


Br.E. vs. Am.E. guide

Vocabulary differences 1
Vocabulary differences 2
Vocabulary differences with sounds





Now, are you ready to put everything into practice?

Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Exercise 4
Exercise 5, listening
Exercise 6, crossword


And, finally, this wonderful song by Louis Amstrong and Ella Fitzgerald:
"Let's call the whole thing off"













Letras de canciones Letras de canciones de Ella Fitzgerald Letra de Cancion Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off


I have come across this wonderful blog in which you can learn English pronunciation and sounds through songs. Believe me, it's amazing!

Allphonetics


Fancy knowing Louis Amstrong better?
Biography
Videos
New York Museum
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