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The most noticeable difference between American and British English is in the pronunciation of words however just as there are a variety of accents in America the same is true in England. There are also distinct differences in vocabulary. Here are just a few of the words that are different. For example,

British American

trousers pants

flat apartment

bonnet hood

boot trunk

lorry truck

shop store

holiday vacation

jumper sweater

crisps chips

chips French fries

trainers sneakers

fizzy drink soda

postbox mailbox

biscuit cookie

chemist drugstore

football soccer

Differences between the two include pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, idioms and the way the date is written. The British are also more likely to use formal speech, such as ‘shall’, whereas Americans favour the more informal ‘will’ or ‘should’

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Take a listen to my daily schedule and see if we have any similarities or differences.

My eyes open up just before seven and the very first thing I do after getting up is make my bed. It is the first thing I do and the first thing I accomplish everyday. No matter how difficult a day I might have I always know that I was able to make my bed and at the end of the day it when I go to bed it looks good so it always brings a smile to my face and makes me happy. Next I get dressed and make my way downstairs to wash my face and clean the bathtub. This is another simple goal I have set to do everyday and it is nice to already complete two-goals even before breakfast. I then will make a cup of coffee and get ready for the day before heading to the train station by bicycle to catch the train to work. After about a 15-minute train ride I walk about 12-minutes to work and start my day at NCFL. At school I always get lots of energy and smiles from students and this makes time fly by really fast before I head home for the day. What did you think about my daily routine? I’d like to hear about your schedule or about your study habits. Also do you have any miniature goals that you try to accomplish everyday?

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Pronunciation is a part of learning that can be challenging yet very rewarding. Here I would like to give you three pronunciation tips.

My first pronunciation tip is to listen to yourself. It’s often difficult to hear pronunciation errors in your own speech because you are concentrating on communication rather than the sound you are making. If you can’t hear your pronunciation problems, it’s tough to correct them. Try to record your speech.

My second pronunciation tip is to speak more slowly. Many English learners think that speaking fluently means they need to speak fast. This is wrong. Speaking too fast reinforces bad habits and makes the speaker sound nervous and indecisive. Speaking slowly will give you time to breathe properly and think about what you want to say next. Because it gives you time to think while you are speaking, you’ll feel more relaxed and be able to concentrate on making your English sound fantastic.

My third pronunciation tip is to pay attention to intonation and stress.

Good pronunciation is more than just mastering individual sounds. It is also understanding intonation and stress. Read poems, speeches and songs aloud, concentrating on the word stress and intonation. Also it is good to visualize your word and think about how to make a sound before saying it.

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Yes, I would like to give you three tips to improve your listening skills. You will find that many students that are good at speaking English are usually good at communication. This is because they have gained good listening skills as well. So my first tip to improving your listening skills is to just relax and don’t try to translate everything you here.

I have seen so many times when things have been lost in translation because someone was looking up a word or not focused Ari the task at hand. Of course there will be many clues and depending on the context of the situation you may need to focus more however generally speaking as long as you have a general understanding of the situation you should be fine.

My second tip to improving your listening skills is to be an active listener. This means to be able to listen carefully

using both verbal and non-verbal clues such as maintaining eye contact, nodding your head and smiling, agreeing by saying ‘Yes’ or simply ‘Mmm hmm’ to encourage them to continue.  By providing this 'feedback' the person speaking will usually feel more at ease and therefore communicate more easily, openly and honestly.

My third tip to improve your listening skills is to make listening fun but challenging. You want to listen to things that interest you and it should be at about your English level. Another point that is often forgot about is that learning should be fun. The more you are into something the more you will want to learn. In doing these three things you are sure to see your listening skills and comprehension improve.

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Slang is fairly common in America. It is basically sayings and colloquialisms that people use in a wide variety of casual situations. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned English speaker, you will want to brush up on your command of American slang. Did you also know that slang can refer to informal vocabulary words that aren’t typically found in a dictionary.

So let’s learn some American slang together.

Our 1st American slang is

to pig out

Pigs are not the cleanest animals, and when they eat, it usually is not pretty. That’s why Americans use the expression “to pig out” to describe when someone eats a lot of food usually in a messy way. Example sentences:

#1 While I was watching a movie,

I pigged out on popcorn.

#2 The food at La Posta is always very good and you can always pig out.

Our 2nd American slang is

to take a raincheck

If a friend wants you to do something with them and you are not available at that moment, you can say “Can I take a raincheck?” It means “I can’t now, but I’d like to another time.”

The expression comes from baseball. If the weather is bad, spectators can get a ticket to come see the game on another day. Example sentences:

#1 Sorry, I have to work tomorrow, can I take a raincheck on your invite to dinner?

#2 Hey dude, I’m sorry to say that I have to take a raincheck on that beer. The queen of England invited me to a formal reception tomorrow.

Our 3rd American slang is

a couch potato

This one is funny if you literally imagine a big fat potato sitting on a couch. It’s not very nice to call someone “a couch potato” because it means they just sit on a couch all day and watch TV. Wait that sounds like a dream life. Well, anyway don’t be a couch potato, but do subscribe to this podcast.

Example sentences:

#1 My sister is always at home and watches golf. She is a couch potato.

#2 We are going out for a walk. Come with us and don’t be a couch potato!

I encourage you to practice and use American slang in your next English conversation.

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Idioms are words, phrases or expressions which are commonly used in everyday conversation by native speakers of English. Learning the most well-known idioms will help make your English sound more fluent. So let’s learn three idioms together.

Our 1st idiom is:

(school of hard knocks)

A school of hard knocks is a way of learning valuable lessons in life through practical experience and not through the books. For example, I go to the school of hard knocks.

Our 2nd idiom is:

(pass with flying colors)

To pass with flying colors means to pass or complete something successfully, with high scores or with distinction.

For example, She is a real genius. She passed the test with flying colors without much effort.

Our 3rd idiom is:

(elbow grease)

This means to do something with hard physical effort. For example, With a lot of time, hard effort and elbow grease you will be able to speak English with confidence.

I encourage you to practice and use these idioms in your next English conversation.

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Are you interested in your future? I hope you say yes. Well just imagine if there was a way to be able to communicate with yourself in the future? What would you tell yourself, What advice would you say? Or would you just go out and buy a lottery ticket? Yeah, I’m sure there’s a lot of things we could do and say, makes you kind of think a little bit anyway. If you are a high school student studying English here in Japan. That is a very good first-step for your future and I would love to meet you. Speaking, reading, listening and writing are all important parts of communication but there is so much more. Being able to understand a foreign culture is not the easiest thing to master. I was born and raised in a small town in Silver City, New Mexico and have been living in Japan since July of 2000 so that makes a good 20-plus years of living abroad. I really enjoy seeing my students grow and have seen many students become leaders in Japan and many places worldwide. I teach my students about my experiences and through these discoveries students can learn to have a better global mind. Here at NCFL we try to do implement that in our students, combined with are classes, training and a wealth of expertise in various fields NCFL has become a leader in the educational field. It is this commitment of excellence and proven track record of getting highly competitive jobs for students throughout Japan that makes me proud to be a teacher. I love what I do and I do what I love. Teaching English and meeting new people. Let’s dream together.

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NCFL’s building-one, a description of the professional training building. This is the 名古屋外語・ホテル・ブライダル専門学校 that's the Nagoya College of Foreign Languages! Remember all information can be found at www.ncfl.ac.jp NCFL was founded in 1991 and has grown leaps and bounds in so many ways to provide the best education for students here in Nagoya. Now a little bit more about our professional training building often referred to as building one. It was completed in 2010 and there are six-floors and I would like to share some of the highlights that each floor offers you.

Starting at the top is the 6th floor with a 300-seat capacity hall that has professional level sound equipment and lighting capabilities with a very large screen to accommodate a wide variety of events. On the 6th-floor there is also a music-studio classroom with a wall of mirrors and ample space to practice dancing and such entertainment.

The 5th floor is home to NCFL’s very own chapel and if you are looking for a place to get married this is where your dreams can come true and right next to that is a make-up and powder practice classroom that has a wide area of 10-well-lit dressers to provide ample space for students to get real-practice in beauty techniques along with an area to change and a display space with more than 50 wedding style dresses, tuxedos and suits of various types to keep with the latest trends. Not to be out-done there is also a bridal saloon where dreams of happiness, smiles and learning are always present. To keep the bridal and hotel students ready to give first-class hospitality on day one there is also a banquet room that is very-well maintained with the latest equipment, lighting, sound and dining or reception capabilities for a large group that could be mistaken for a very nice hotel’s banquet room for sure.

The 4th floor is home to our schools very own bar counter and training room and a room of an actual hotel bedroom with a complete bathroom as well. Also the 4th floor has three-smaller sized classrooms for intimate training sessions and great opportunities for English speaking practice with native speakers. The 3rd floor is most famous for its very colorful carpet in the kids English classroom, where students receive the training and knowledge to teach English to children and younger adults.

The 2nd floor is home to the mock-up training classroom that has actual airline seats and an area for student seating to observe and practice. It is perfect for students learning to become flight attendants. Next to this is the airport training classroom that looks and feels like you are actually at the airport. Lastly the first-floor has a wall of large windows with lots of natural light to welcome everyone. It is very spacious lobby area and has seating and table areas for students to study, relax or just talk with their friends. Along with the classrooms and special training rooms I have talked about there are many other normal classrooms and wide-area lobbies on each floor with the cleanest bathrooms in Nagoya and very spacious powder rooms. It is also WiFi equipped and I look forward to giving you a tour very soon.

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ブライダル専門学校

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A passion for food can lead to endless discoveries of new cultures. This is the 名古屋外語・ホテル・ブライダル専門学校 that's the Nagoya College of Foreign Languages! Remember all information can be found at www.ncfl.ac.jp

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English question time!

Questions related to hobbies. This is the 名古屋外語・ホテル・ブライダル専門学校 that's the Nagoya College of Foreign Languages! Remember all information can be found at www.ncfl.ac.jp

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