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UndervisningsmateriellEngelsk 1Vg2

Arbeidsark: Language Variation in the English-Speaking World

Delt av Thomas Borthne-Skattum3. mai 2026

📝 Language Variation in the English-Speaking World

Worksheet for Vg2 Engelsk 1


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Task 1: Fill in the Missing Words ✅


Complete the sentences using words from the presentation:


  • Language _____________ refers to differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar across regions and social groups.

  • The _____________ vs. non-rhotic accent distinction is a key difference between American and British English speakers.

  • In American English, we say "_____________" while British speakers say "petrol."

  • Social factors like _____________, age, and gender all influence how people speak English.

  • Digital platforms have created new English varieties with abbreviations like _____________ and FOMO.

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    Task 2: Match the Terms to Their Definitions ✅


    Draw lines to connect each term with the correct definition:


    | Term | Definition |

    |------|-----------|

    | Dialect | A. Differences in how words are pronounced in different regions |

    | Accent | B. A variety of language with distinct vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation |

    | Variation | C. The natural differences in how language is spoken across regions and social groups |

    | Rhotic accent | D. A way of speaking where the "r" sound is pronounced clearly |


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    Task 3: British vs. American English – Categorize the Words ✅


    Place these words in the correct column:


    Words: apartment, colour, flat, favorite, petrol, gas, colour, mobile, cell phone, theatre, theater


    | 🇬🇧 British English | 🇺🇸 American English |

    |---|---|

    | | |

    | | |

    | | |

    | | |


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    Task 4: Short Answer Questions ✅


    Answer in 1-2 complete sentences:


    4a) Why do language variations exist? Name at least two reasons.


    *Answer: ___________________________________________________________________*


    4b) What does "rhotic accent" mean, and which variety of English typically uses it?


    *Answer: ___________________________________________________________________*


    4c) How has social media changed English language variation?


    *Answer: ___________________________________________________________________*


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