B1U5 Languages around the World
Listening& Speaking 教学设计
【Learning Objectives】
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to
get the targeted information efficiently by using such listening skills as marking key words, taking notes, inferring, etc;
master some English pronunciation skills like linking and loss of plosives and identify the differences between Am.E and Br.E in pronunciation;
voice their opinions about the benefits of foreign language learning through communication with peers;
be aware of the significance of learning foreign languages.
【Learning Procedures】
Activity 1 Talking about languages and introducing the topic
This activity is designed to prepare for Aim 1.
1. Know about “Hello” in different languages.
Q: What do you usually say to greet others Can you say “Hello” in another language
2. Talk about the countries and their languages in the textbook.
Q: What do the words in the pictures mean What language is it Which country is it
You see, there are so many languages around the world. Let’s listen and explore more about them.
[设计意图]了解“你好”在不同语言中的说法，引入的单元主题：世界上的语言。逐个听六副图片中不同语言“你好”的发音，猜测图片所代表的国家及其语言，认识到语言的多样性，为本节课的听力任务做好准备。
Activity 2 Listening for information by applying skills
Step 1 Activating and applying skills used before listening
This activity is designed for Aim 1.
1. Recall the prior knowledge about the listening skills.
Q: Before listening, what would you do
2. Acquire the listening skill of getting the main topic of a speech.
Q: How can you get the main topic of a speech Where do you usually find the topic In the beginning part, the middle, or the ending part
3. Listen for the main topic of the speech and tell the reasons for choosing the answer.
[设计意图] 唤醒已有的听力技能, 读题并标记重点词。学生思考如何快速获取一篇演讲的主旨大意。完成该部分听力后，核对答案并陈述理由。
Step2 Listening for some detailed information and taking notes (skills needed while listening)
This activity is designed for Aim 1.
1. Read the questions and mark the key words.
2. Think about what to take and how to take notes.
3. Take notes using Arabic numerals, symbols and abbreviations while listening.
[设计意图] 养成在听前自主读题、标记关键词的习惯，同时运用记笔记这一听力技能，根据关键词来确定笔记的主要内容和方向，学会速记，比如数字用阿拉伯数字、语言用缩写形式等。
Step3 Listening and figuring out the reference of pronouns
This activity is designed for Aim 1.
1. Identify the reference to the pronouns in the sentence “They think it means better job chances in the future.”
2. Listen to the sentence and locate the information that “they” and “it” refer to.
3. Pay attention to the context of words to help understand what the pronouns refer to.
[设计意图] 通过边听边填空来补全信息的方式找准代词所指代的内容，学会通过关注上下文信息来获取代词的指代内容。
Step4 Inferring the speaker’s attitude
This activity is designed for Aim 1.
Infer the speaker’s attitude based on the given question.
Q: From the previous listening tasks, can you infer the speaker’s attitude towards foreign language learning
[设计意图] 通过定位表达说话者观点的词来推断其态度。
Activity 3 Learning tips on pronunciation and sharing ideas
Step 1 Learning pronunciation skills
This activity is designed for Aim 2 and prepare for Aim 3.
1. Learn pronunciation skills of linking and lost plosives.
2. Practice linking and lost plosives.
[设计意图]通过学习相关的语音知识，形成一定的语音意识；练习相关的发音技巧：连读和失去爆破，提升发音技巧，形成良好的英语发音和一定的语感。
Step 2 Sharing ideas about the benefits of learning foreign languages
This activity is designed to prepare for Aim 3.
Discuss the benefits of learning foreign languages with the pronunciation skills in mind.
[设计意图]在新的语境中实践所学的语音知识，并运用恰当的话题词块，分享学习外语的益处。
Activity 4 Concluding the lesson and assigning the homework
This activity is designed for Aim 4.
1. Appreciate the quote by Frank Smith to be aware of the benefits of learning foreign languages.
2. Complete the assigned homework.
[设计意图] 基于单元主题，总结、体会语言心理学家Frank Smith的名言，感知外语学习的重要性；将课堂中所学迁移到课外语言实践活动中，运用恰当的策略和方法，夯实听说能力。Worksheet
Book1 Unit5 Languages around the World
Listening and Speaking
Listening
Listening for Gist
What is the main topic of this speech
A. Learning English.
B. Learning a foreign language.
C. Official languages of the United Nations.
Listen for Details
1. How many languages are there in the world
2. How many billion people speak the UN's official languages as their native or second language
3. What are the two languages with the most native speakers
4. What are the official languages of the UN
Speaking
Discuss the benefits of learning foreign languages.
Globe: ___________________________________________________________________________
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Country: _________________________________________________________________________
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Individual (个人): ________________________________________________________________
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UNIT 5 LANGUAGES AROUND THE WORLD
Listening and Speaking
Explore languages around the world
Russia
Germany
Spain
Canada
India
France
Egypt
(Arabic)
Denmark
(Danish)
What is the main topic of this speech
A. Learning English.
B. Learning a foreign language.
C. Official languages of the UN.
Before listening:
Read and mark some key words;
Predict and prepare to focus mainly on the beginning part of a speech to get the main topic.
Learning English is very useful, but it is wise to learn at least one other foreign language, if possible.
but
least one other foreign language
it is wise to learn at
How many languages are there in the world
How many billion people speak the UN's official languages as their native or second language
What are the two languages with the most native speakers
What are the official languages of the UN
While listening:
Take notes based on the key words
Nearly 7,000.
Around 2.8 billion.
Chinese, Spanish
Arabic, Chinese, English
French, Russian, Spanish
by using Arabic numerals, symbols, and abbreviations, etc.
…They think it means better job chances in the future. …
_____________ choose to study ___________________ that are spoken at _______. As they think it means better job chances in the future.
Many students
one of the languages
the UN
While listening:
Reference(指代)
Pronouns(it, they, etc) refer to sth. or sb. mentioned earlier.
Pay attention to the context of words to help you understand what the pronouns refer to.
What is the attitude of the speaker towards foreign language learning
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Uninterested.
very useful
While listening:
Infer the speaker’s attitude with the words showing opinions.
wise
linking
2. lost plosives
learn a foreign language there are not at all her own
at least used to second languages
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Many students choose to study one of the languages that are spoken at the UN. As they think it means better job chances in the future.
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one of
that are
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Many students choose to study one of the languages that are spoken at the UN. As they think it means better job chances in the future.
better [ bet ] [ bed r]
chance [t ɑ ns] [t ns]
schedule hostile either address
direct laboratory advertisement shone
letter water city
France fast can’t
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Before listening
Read and mark key words in questions.
Predict and prepare to focus on the beginning part of a speech to get the main topic.
While listening
Take notes using Arabic numerals, Symbols and abbreviations.
Pay attention to the context to understand the reference of pronouns.
Infer speaker’s attitude with the words showing opinions.
After listening
Reflect on the listening and pronunciation skills, and practice more!
mark key words
beginning
Take notes
context
opinions
Reflect on
practice
Predict
Discuss the benefits of learning foreign languages.
a better world
Pronunciation:
Linking
Lost Plosives
Globe
Country
a better self
Individual
a better country
One language sets you in a corridor for life.
Two languages open every door along the way.
---Frank Smith
Read after the speech and practice the pronunciation;
Do the listening exercise on P65 using the skills we’ve learned today;
Write a short passage about which other language(s) you want to learn and why.
Assignment
