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Default British vs. American ESL English?

While the title sounds like a competition, I do not mean this thread to be. I was curious to see what type of ESL English is taught where you work?

I know the English taught in Japan's public schools is American English.

What about other places?
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I thought most of Asia was using American English texts and Europe was predominently using British English text.

Are there any Oz English texts?
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Well in my school it's really different since my collegues are from several countries and everyone teaches the English they know, as for me I teach American English since I'm from L.A.
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Here in China,it's a bit different.both British Engish and American English texts are popular.
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There are two types of English, good English and bad English. Students should know both if I am using a British English book I tell the students also known as ------------ in American and the opposite if I am using an American English book.
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Default Re: British vs. American ESL English?

I teach my students both when I remember to. I am from the United States, so I usually teaching American English.
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Default Re: British vs. American ESL English?

Our school policy is that we teach 'our' English. Basically, I say "This is how I talk." Since I'm American, that means American English. The little bit of British vocabulary I know I include, if my students are interested in it.

The funny thing is that I'll often get in mock arguments with the students about which is better. . . and I think that anything that animates the student to speak ("Then it's your job to bring the British vocabulary") is an improvement.
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