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Unit 5
Languages around the world
Listening and Talking
1.To summarize the differences between American English and British English by listening to the related information.
2.To use expressions of asking for clarification by applying them into a conversation.
3.To build up confidence in learning English.
Learning objectives
A survey
When you learn English, which confuses you most
Vocabulary
Grammar
Writing
culture
pronunciation
listening
English is the ______ one with the most native speakers.
third
Varieties of English
dialects
1. What are the different kinds of English mentioned
2. In what ways are these kinds of English different from each other
3. For who can these differences cause confusion
British English, American English, Australian English
Vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar
Non-native English speakers
Activity 1: Listen to the first part of the talk and answer questions.
新 课 讲 授
semester/term restroom/toilet
gas/petrol subway/underground
Activity 2: Listen to the conversation between an American and her British friend. Tick the words that the student is confused by.
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Activity 3: Talking
Which words are British English and which are American English
British
American
Find more examples that show the differences among
Take notes of the examples as much as possible.
Possible Example:
The misunderstandings caused by the differences between AE & BE.
AE: Mickey D’s
Australia :Mac’s
BE: bathroom
AE: restroom
Australia : dummy
BE: sweets
AE: candy
Australia : lollies
BE: swimming costumes
AE: swimming suits
Australia : swimmers
BE: flat
AE: apartment
Australia :unit
BE: biscuits
AE: cookies
Australia : biccy
BE: downtown
AE: city center
Australia : CBD
BE: shops
AE: grocery stores
Australia :supermarkets
BE: pepper
AE: bell pepper
Australia : capsicum
What differences can be found between the BE ,AE and Aus E
Differences British English American English Australian English
Pronunciation
Spelling
Intonation
Different words
Without obvious [r]
With obvious [r]
biscuit
cookies
Oh! My God.
More various
flat
apartment
Will such differences be barriers in their communication
Very unique; simpler
With obvious [r]
More various
dummy
Such differences can cause some misunderstandings in their communication but they can clear it up.
In American English, “pants” refers to trousers. But the word “pants” means underwear in British English.
Activity 4: Role-play and Read the conversation.
What misunderstanding has happened
What kind of interesting misunderstandings will happen in their communication
How can we clear it up
Ask for clarification(解释澄清).
Find out the expressions to ask for clarification.
You don't
Really What does it mean
I knew what you mean by the way.
That's what I mean by pants.
Confusion
Clarification
More expressions for clarification:
Do you mean…
I’m sorry. Would you mind repeating…
I beg your pardon.
So am I right in saying…
So what you’re really saying is…
Assignment: make a conversation Role-play
1.Choose one or two pairs of words in Activities 3 and make a conversation.
Use the expressions for clarification.
Possible dialogue
Martin: Hey, Zhou Wei, do you want to go shopping There’s a sale
at my favorite store.
Zhou Wei: Oh, yes! I really want to buy some books.
Martin: Really I know there is a bookshop on the first floor.
Zhou Wei: I beg your pardon. Is the bookshop on the first floor
But I know it is on the second floor.
Martin: I know what you meant. That’s American English, isn’t it
Zhou Wei: Yes, am I right in saying that
Martin: Of course, they have the same meaning.
Zhou Wei: So, let’s go .