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Listening and Talking
Unit 5 Languages Around The World
1. Practise listening to a talk about different kinds of English, and distinguish the vocabulary difference between British English and American English.
2. Gain useful expressions about asking for clarification;
3. Learn about the history of the Oxford English Dictionary.
Learning objectives
apartment
the first floor
backyard
cookie
flat
the ground floor
garden
biscuit
What difference between British English and American English can you see from the video
Lead-in
Activity1 Listen to the first part of the talk.
What are the different kinds of English mentioned
① British English
② American English
③ Australian English
Listening
① Can English speakers from different countries understand each other
_________________________________________________.
② What are the differences among these kinds of English
They are different in ________________________________.
③ How will non-native English speakers feel about these differences
Non-native speakers may feel ___________.
Yes, they can.
vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar
confused
Listen to the talk again and answer the questions.
□semester/term □restroom/toilet
□gas/petrol □subway/underground
They are different in vocabulary — using different words but referring to the same thing.
Activity 2 Listen to the second part of the talk. What are the two pairs of words that the student is confused by Tick them in the boxes.
◆According to part 2, how British English is different from American English
Listen to the talk again and choose the right answers.
1.Which English does the word “semester” belong to
A.British English.
B.American English.
C.Australian English.
2.When will they meet
A.On Tuesday.
B.On Thursday.
C.On Friday.
Activity3 Look at the pairs of words below. Which words are British English and which are American English Try to think of more pairs of words like these.
petrol / gas
sweet / candy
toilet / restroom
honour / honor
mum / mom
flat / apartment
BrE:
petrol, sweet, toilet, honour, mum, flat
AmE:
gas, candy, restroom, honor, mom, apartment
Talking
The difference between British English and American English--vocabulary
Chinese BrE AmE
长裤 trousers pants
出租车 taxi cab
地铁 underground/tube subway
一层 ground floor first floor
行李 luggage baggage
假期 holiday vacation
电梯 lift elevator
人行道 pavement sidewalk
钞票 note bill
Chinese BrE AmE
酒吧 pub bar
罐头 tin can
橡皮 eraser rubber
比赛 match game
足球 football soccer
电影 film movie
Activity 4: Read and role-play the conversation. What misunderstanding has happened
Martin: Hey, Zhou Wei, do you want to go shopping There’s a sale at my favourite store.
Zhou Wei: Oh, yes! I really need to buy some pants.
Martin: Pants That’s funny. I don’t usually go shopping with my friends for pants.
Zhou Wei: You don’t Don’t you like to have somebody tell you if the pants look good or not
Martin: Er … Not really … Hey, wait, do you mean trousers — what you and I are wearing on our legs right now
Zhou Wei: Oh, yes. That’s what I mean by pants! That’s American English, isn’t it
Martin: Yes, it is! I knew what you meant, by the way. I was just joking with you. Did you know that in British English, “pants” means something very different
Zhou Wei: Really So what does it mean
Martin: In British English, the word “pants” means underwear …
They have different things to refer to about the word “pants”.
◆ According to this part, how British English is different from American English
The same word may refer to different meanings or things.
◆ What misunderstanding has happened
Can you find the words used to ask for clarification
Role-play
Can you find the words used to ask for clarification
◆ Asking for clarification
Do you mean …
Does that mean …
I’m sorry. What does … 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 …
Choose one or two pairs of words in Activity 3 and make a conversation.
A: Excuse me, do you know where
is the school restroom
B: ...
A: ....
B: ...
Make a conversation
Martin: Hey, Zhou Wei, do you want to go shopping There’s a sale
at my favourite 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.
Sample 1
He Wei: This is Fun Times Park, the biggest amusement park in our city!
Alice: I’m excited to try the rides!
He Wei: What should we start with There’s Space World, Water World, Animal World ...
Alice: Before we decide, could you first tell me where the restrooms are
He Wei: Pardon Restroom You want to rest But we haven’t even started yet!
Alice: Oh no, I don’t mean that. I mean... you know, a washroom or bathroom.
He Wei: Hmm ... so you mean ... the toilet
Alice: Yes! Sorry, maybe people in China don’t often use the word “restroom” when they speak English.
He Wei: That’s right. In China, we normally say “toilet” or “washroom” in English. Anyway, they’re over there.
Alice: OK. I’ll be quick!
He Wei: No problem. You don’t need to rush!
Sample 2
Write a speech to introduce British and American English:
◆The differences and examples.
◆ Whether they have trouble in communicating.
◆ How do you feel about these differences
Discuss & Express
Surf on the Internet about the differences between American English and British English such as pronunciation, spelling and grammar.
And put up a poster.
Homework