初中英语外研版九下Module7 Unit1Have you ever been to an English corner?教案

Module 7 English for you and me
Unit 1 Have you ever been to an English corner
【教学目标】
1. To be able to understand the conversation about language learning and report the details.
2. To be able to describe their progress in English learning and express their opinions of learning English.
3. To understand the general methods of language learning and be confident in learning English through discussion and sharing.
【教学重难点】
重点：To be able to describe their progress in English learning and express their opinions of learning English.
难点：掌握状语从句(the adverbial clause)，会用适当的状语从句进行表达。
【教学方法】
任务型教学法、小组合作法。
【教学过程】
Step 1 Leading in
Free talk.
1. Which language do you think is the most widely used language in the world
2. How do you learn English
3. What do you think are the good ways to learn English
Step 2 Pre-task
Activity 1 Look at the photos and answer the questions.
Which is more difficult …
1. speaking to your classmates or speaking to people from the UK or the US
2. doing English exercise or reading English stories
3. understanding written English or spoken English
Activity 2 Listen and answer the questions.
1. How has Tony’s dad made progress in learning Chinese
a) He has been to classes.
b) He has practised it every day.
c) He did not do anything special.
2. According to Tony’s dad, what do you need to do to be good at a foreign language
a) You need to be very bright.
b) You need to work hard.
c) You need to go to classes.
3. What does Tony’s dad think about Chinese
a) It is easier than English.
b) It is more difficult than English.
c) It is as easy as English.
Step 3 While-task
Activity 1 Listen and choose the best answer.
1. Is Lingling’s spoken English as good as her written English
A. No, it isn’t. B. Yes, it is. C. Not mentioned.
2. Who can go to an English corner
A. People who speak English well
B. Foreigners from western countries
C. Any English lovers
3. In Ling’s opinion, which one is also a good way to improve English besides going to an English corner
A. To ask an English teacher for help.
B. To speak English with friends whenever they meet
C. To go abroad to learn English
Activity 2 Read and decide who might agree with the following.
Betty Lingling
English may not be difficult to learn as long as you keep on trying.
Chinese may be more popular in the future.
Learning English can be a lot of fun.
English is my best subject at school.
Activity 3 Complete the sentences in your own words.
1. Some people think English is difficult to learn because _____________________.
2. You’ll find a lot of fun in learning English if ___________________________.
3. You can go to an English corner if _____________________________________.
4. It is good to meet other speakers of English, although _____________________
5. Lingling does not have to go to an English corner because _________________.
Activity 4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
achieve progress require speaker
1. How much have you ________ this year in English Have you made much ______
2. How can you get more practice with English __________ from the UK and the US
3. What does it ________ to learn English well
Activity 5 Retell
Lingling thinks she has _______(取得很多进步) this year. She is _____ (最擅长) English at school, although her spoken English is _______ (不那么好). Some people think English is too difficult and it requires _______ (太多努力) to learn it well. English is difficult to learn ________ (在开头), but if you ______ (继续努力), you can make progress quickly and find _____ (许多乐趣) in learning it. Betty said there were some people who didn’t speak English very well in the ______ (英语角), but they were happy to try, and other people, including some English speakers from the UK and the US, were happy to talk to them. However, Lingling thinks she doesn’t have to go there, because she can speak English with Betty ________ (无论他们何时见面). ______ (与此同时), Lingling can also______ (帮助Betty汉语). She thinks Chinese will be _______ (在将来越来越流行).
Step 4 Post-task
Activity 1 Read and predict which words the speaker is likely to stress.
English is difficult to learn at the beginning. But if you keep trying, you can make progress quickly and find a lot of fun in learning it. I hope I can continue to make progress next year.
Now listen and check.
Activity 2 Read this paragraph aloud.
Make sure you stress the important words.
Well, I went to an English corner once, and there were some people who didn’t speak English very well. But they were happy to try, and other people, including some English speakers from the UK and the US, were happy to talk to them.
Now listen and check.
Activity 3 Work in pairs.
Talk about your progress in English.
— Do you think you’ve made any progress in English this year
— Yes, I do. I’ve learnt a lot of new words, although …
Activity 4 Exercise
一、根据中文提示完成句子，词数不限。
1. 你是说，如果我们想早些离开就应该告诉你, 是吗？
_______________ we’re supposed to tell you if we want to leave early
2. 我的好朋友最擅长拉小提琴。
My good friend _____________ playing the violin.
3. 为了按时完成任务，他们晚饭后继续工作着。
In order to finish the task on time, they ____________________________ after dinner.
4. 如果你想提高英语口语，你就应该参加英语口语角。
If you want to improve your spoken English, you should ________________________.
5. 尽自己最大的努力，你迟早会取得进步。
Try your best, and you’ll _______________ sooner or later.
Step 5 Summary
1. We have learnt to how to invite others.
2. We have known to make a plan for a party.
3. We have grasped some words and expression involving this unit.
Step 6 Homework
1. Finish the workbook.
2. Write down your good ideas to improve your English.
【板书设计】
1. But if you keep trying, you can make progress quickly.
2. I hope I can continue to make progress next year.
3. I can speak English with you whenever we meet.
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