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Listening & Speaking
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Talk about Chinese language learning abroad
Warm-up
Before listening, talk with your partner.
1. What do you know about Chinese language learning abroad
As China has boomed, the connection between China and the rest of the world has increased. As a result, learning Chinese has become important for many people. Other people are learning Chinese because they are interested in Chinese culture.
2. How do people from other countries find out about Chinese culture
By watching films, visiting China, attending a
Confucius Institute, etc.
Foreign students practice calligraphy.
Foreign students are curious about the facial makeup.
Foreign students practice Kung Fu.
Confucius Institutes
With China’s rapid economic growth and wide exchanges with the rest of the world, there has been a sharp increase in the world demand for Chinese language learning. To meet the increasing demands for Chinese learning, the Chinese government decided to set up Confucius Institutes in foreign countries. The first Confucius Institute was set up in South Korea in 2004. Confucius Institutes adopt flexible teaching patterns to suit local conditions while teaching Chinese language and promoting cultural exchange in foreign schools, universities, communities, and enterprises.
What kind of organization is the Confucius Institute
Do you think it is necessary to set up Confucius Institutes
1. Where does this conversation take place
2. Who are the people speaking
3 .What are they talking about
2. Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions.
Learning tip
Pay attention to the setting
When you learn, always ask yourself, “Where is this probably happening ” Uderstanding the setting will help you understand the type and content of the communication more clearly.
What do you need to pay more attention to when you are listening for the setting
Where does this conversation take place Who are the speakers What is their relationship What are they talking about
1. Where does this conversation take place
It appears to take place in a radio studio.
2. Who are the people speaking
A radio host and a Chinese
teacher named Aisha Khan.
3 .What are they talking about
They are talking about Chinese learning in the Confucius institute in Karachi, Pakistan.
2. Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions.
This morning we’re looking at Chinese language learning around the world. We’re pleased to welcome Aisha Khan, who is from the Confucius Institute in Karachi, Pakistan...
Summary
An Interview
Beginning: introduce the topic and the guest,
greet the guest
Interaction: ask questions make comments
Ending: express thanks and good wishes
Welcome to the Confucius Institute.
Learn to _____and all about_____
Our institute has grown! we started with __________________
________but now we have many more.
It is a center for ___________________.You can learn and practice fascinating Chinese traditions.
Knowledge of the Chinese language and culture is important because of increasing______________________________. Many students go on to great jobs in_____________________.
Join us today to help break down language and____________________ and bring the world together!
3. Listen again and take notes by filling in the poster below.
purpose
purpose
function
development
reasons
Welcome to the Confucius Institute.
Learn to _____________and all about____________________
Our institute has grown! we started with __________________
________but now we have many more.
It is a center for ___________________.You can learn and practice fascinating Chinese traditions.
Knowledge of the Chinese language and culture is important because of increasing__________________________________. Many students go on to great jobs in_____________________.
Join us today to help break down language and____________________ and bring the world together!
speak Chinese
Chinese culture
a few students and teachers
Chinese activities
trade between China and Pakistan
Chinese companies
cultural barriers
3. Listen again and take notes by filling in the poster below.
4. Answer the questions according to what you remember of the conversation.
1. What made Aisha feel like she was part of Ms Hu's family
Making and eating delicious dumplings together in Ms Hu’s home made Aisha feel like she was part of her family.
2. Why did Aisha want to become a teacher
Because she wanted to carry on Ms Hu’s work.
3. Why do students learning Chinese see it as beneficial to their future
Because learning Chinese would help them find good jobs at Chinese companies.
We are pleased to welcome ..
Thanks for joining us.
Tell us more about ...
Thanks for your time.
It was a pleasure talking with you.
Interviewing someone
Speaking:
Imagine you're interviewing a student at a Confucius Institute in another country about his or her experience. Work with a partner to brainstorm what the interviewer might ask and how the student might answer. Then role-play the interview. Use the phrases and questions in the box to help you.
What was your biggest challenge
How did you overcome it
What are you keen on
What is the key to your success
What do you feel is your biggest achievement
Questions:
challenges
achievements
interests
…
Answers:
tones/characters…
reading/speaking…
calligraphy/poems…
…
Example:
A: Hi, Jane. Welcome to the show!
B: Thanks for inviting me.
A: Tell us, what was your biggest challenge in learning Chinese at the beginning
B: Well, I suppose it was difficult to grasp the tones at first.
A: I bet! Did joining the Confucius Institute help overcome this problem
B: Absolutely! Getting involved with Chinese cultural activities there definitely helped a lot ...
A: What do you feel is your biggest achievent
B: Learning Chinese characters! I have learnt 1,500 so far. When I first started, I didn’t think it was even going to be possible to learn so many, but now I find that I can read signs, menus, and even some easy newspaper articles.
A: What are you most keen on
B: I've really become keen on learning more about the Chinese culture, in particular Chinese calligraphy. As I have learnt Chinese characters, I have developed a great appreciation for their meaning. I want to explore Chinese characters by learning how to write them in a more beautiful way.
A: Finally, what do you want to say to anyone interested in learning Chinese
B: I'd say, give it a shot! （试试吧）
While some aspects may be difficult, it is quite rewarding and you will be happy that you tried.
A: Thanks for your time.
B:You're welcome.
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1.What problem is Lu Yao having
Lu Yao is having a problem with an English listening task.
2.What may be the cause of the problem
He has trouble hearing the weak forms of the words which are not stressed.
3.How can he solve his problem
He should pay more attention to the weak forms, watch some movies, and study how he weak forms are used.
1. Read the conversation and answer the questions:
2. Listen to the conversation above and underline the weak forms the speakers used. Then practice the conversation with your partner.
Lu Yao: Excuse me, Miss Conner. I'm having a problem with
this English listening task. Some words are
pronounced really fast and sound different.
Miss Conner: Oh, let me listen .. Yes, that's probably because
the words are not being stressed. You see, English is
a stress-based language.
Lu Yao: So does this mean I need to know which words are
stressed and which are not
Miss Conner: Yes, I'm afraid so. English words have a strong
form and a weak form.Words like pronouns, articles,
prepositions, and so on are often not stressed. So we
usually use the weak form for them when we speak.
Lu Yao: Excuse me, Miss Conner. I'm having a problem with
this English listening task. Some words are
pronounced really fast and sound different.
Miss Conner: Oh, let me listen .. Yes, that's probably because
the words are not being stressed. You see, English is
a stress-based language.
Lu Yao: So does this mean I need to know which words are
stressed and which are not
Miss Conner: Yes, I'm afraid so. English words have a strong
form and a weak form.Words like pronouns, articles,
prepositions, and so on are often not stressed. So we
usually use the weak form for them when we speak.
Lu Yao: Oh no. When I speak, I worry people won't
understand me, so I always try to pronounce all my
words really clearly. No wonder my classmates say |
sound like a robot!
Miss Conner: Oh dear! Well, I suggest you pay more
attention to the weak forms. For example, in the
sentence "Are you studying hard ", the words“are"
and "you" are pronounced as /a/ and /ja/.
Lu Yao: Oh, I get it. Thanks, Miss Conner.
Miss Conner: You're welcome. I also suggest you watch some
movies and study how the weak forms are used.
Lu Yao: That's great advice, Miss Conner! I'm going to
watch a movie right now. Thanks again! Bye!
Lu Yao: Oh no. When I speak, I worry people won't
understand me, so I always try to pronounce all my
words really clearly. No wonder my classmates say |
sound like a robot!
Miss Conner: Oh dear! Well, I suggest you pay more
attention to the weak forms. For example, in the
sentence "Are you studying hard ", the words“are"
and "you" are pronounced as /a/ and /ja/.
Lu Yao: Oh, I get it. Thanks, Miss Conner.
Miss Conner: You're welcome. I also suggest you watch some
movies and study how the weak forms are used.
Lu Yao: That's great advice, Miss Conner! I'm going to
watch a movie right now. Thanks again! Bye!
