Communicating in British x American English C1 (CEFR)

Do you think it is difficult to date or even get married to a person who comes from another country? Do you think it could be narrowed down to language, culture or both?

Meghan is under a ‘Britishness’ Quiz (2’32” – 3’30”). What are these words in British English? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trFWwBjdQFM

Quiz – How British are you? Now it’s your turn... Quiz – How British are you? https://www.buzzfeed.com/robinedds/how-british-are-you?utm_term=.qeR5lmGjaB#.akLAdM4ezG

Do you think their communication is hindered in any way?

How did he propose to her? You are going to watch a part of a BBC interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 0’00” – 3’60” How did he propose to her? Did Meghan know much about Harry before they met? What about Harry? Had he watched ‘Suits’ before? Why (not)? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQicq60aJaw

BBC interview - Use of inversions. 6’04” –’7”44 Little did she know that ... Under no circumstances has Harry thought that ... Never before had Meghan been part of ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQicq60aJaw

BBC interview - Expressions. 18’26” – end Harry says that Diana (his mother) and Meghan would probably be as thick as thieves. And without a question she would be over the moon. What do these mean? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQicq60aJaw

You have just watched a BBC interview, in which there were two British people and one American. They have used expressions, different pronunciation sounds, etc. Did you see any problems in communication? Why?

Communicating in British x American English C1 (CEFR)