(共25张PPT)
Unit 9
Lesson 2
Language Learning Tips
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What tips do you know about learning English
to read simplified classic works
to check the dictionary while reading
to guess the meaning of an unfamiliar word
to memorise grammar rules and do a lot of exercises
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Give reasons for your tips.
My tip for learning English is to read simplified classic words , because they can improve my knowledge English beyond the classroom.
To read simplified classic words
to check the dictionary while reading
to guess the meaning of an unfamiliar word
to memorise grammar rules and do a lot of exercises
You can begin like this :
My tip for learning English is to… because…
Listen to an interview about effective ways of learning English. Which topics are mentioned
How to:
increase knowledge of English
learn new words
use a dictionary
learn grammar
deal with unfamiliar words
be a good learner
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Listen again. Complete the missing information.
1. What is Dr. Smith’s advice on effective English learning
Dr. Smith’s advice to ______________________ of English beyond the classroom. One way to do that is ______________. He recommends that you try ________________________. The other way is to ___________.
increase your knowledge
by reading more
simplified classic literature
listen more
2. What is his suggestion on learning words
Firstly, you should ____________________. A lot of the time, you’ll be able to __________________ of an unfamiliar word without ____________. Also, you should learn _______________. For example, we say “open the book”, but “turn on the computer”.
learn words in context
guess the meaning
looking it up
words in chunks
3. What advice does he give on learning grammar
Just memorising the rules is ____________. His advice is that when you learn a grammar rule, you should try to use it in ___________________________. By doing so, you’ll be learning grammar in a more natural way than from a grammar book.
not helpful
speaking and writing activities
on effective learning words
Complete the mind map.
Discuss the questions.
1. Do you find Dr. Smith’s advice helpful
2. What are other ways to learn English vocabulary and grammar effectively
advice
learning
words
effective learning
learning grammar
in context and in chunks
use it in speaking and writing activities
increase your knowledge
Writing and rewriting can be helpful.
Translating and back translating can also be helpful.
Watching movies and TV series and dubbing (配音) is another possible way.
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Role play the interview on P108-109.
Do you know the differences between British and American English (e.g. spelling, pronunciation, vocabulary, etc.) Give some examples.
SHOWING INTEREST (1)
British English
American English
British
English
American
English
British English American English
裤子
薯片
电梯
看电影
人行道
Vocabulary
trousers
pants
crisps
chips
elevator
lift
watch a movie
watch a film
sidewalk
pavement
Spelling
Pronunciation
Listen to the plete the notes in the table. What differences between British and American English are mentioned List the examples.
Aspects Examples
ways of pronouncing words water, tomato,
example,
uses of words
dancing in the classroom
lift(英) / elevator(美),
football(英) / soccer(美),
subway(美) /underground (tube)(英)
1. —We have different ways of pronouncing words. For example, …
—That’s odd! ____________________! Do they still mean the same thing
2. —I say “example” and “dancing in the classroom”, but Robert …
—_________! How do people…
Wow
They sound so different
Ah
Interesting
They sound so different
Wow/Ah
Listen and plete the sentences in the Talk Builder.
Showing interest (1)
3. —We say “lift”, but Americans say “elevator”.
—___________!
4. —The American “subway” is called the “underground” in the UK, or the “tube” in London.
—____________! I never realized…
Wow/Ah
Interesting
Wow
They sound so different
Ah
Interesting
Can you add more expressions for showing interest
Role play the interview on P109.
Read the following two passages and underline the differences between British and American English.
Hi there Mum,
Everything’s going well. Lessons start tomorrow for students on the exchange programmes. I’ve already decided to join the theatre group. First practice is on Thursday. Good news-I’ve realised I understand what people say, so the accent isn’t going to be a problem.
You can write to me at the school address or use my usual email address.
Callum
Hi Mom,
There was a party for exchange program students yesterday. They had it in the school theater. It was great fun. Everyone was friendly.
The only problem was I didn’t realize the local accent would be so different, but I guess I’ll learn with practice.
Write me or email when you have a moment.
Samantha
Listen to the paragraph read by two different speakers. Which speaker has a British accent and which has an American accent
English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren’t invested in England or French fries in France. Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbread, which aren’t sweet, are meat. … We find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square, and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig. And why is it that writers write but…hammers don’t ham
Act out a dialogue between an expert and a learner talking about differences between British and American English. The expert gives examples and the learner responds with interest.
1. Search online to find more differences between British and American English.
2. Finish Ex. 2 from Workbook page 88 and Ex. 5 from Workbook on page 89.