Unit 2 Understanding each other Integrated skills(2)—Speaking and Writing 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语牛津译林版（2020）选择性必修第四册

Unit 2 Understanding each other Integrated skills (2)— Speaking and Writing 1.To use fillers to discuss the examples, reasons and future trend of learning Chinese; 2.To write an article to introduce the popularity of learning Chinese. Learning objectives Chinese learning is becoming popular, what’s your idea? Lead-in In pairs, discuss the popularity of learning Chinese. Use the following questions to help you. Speaking C 1.What examples of foreigners learning Chinese do you know about? 2.Why are more and more people starting to learn Chinese across the world? 3.Do you think learning Chinese will continue to be popular in the future? Why or why not? Fillers are words or sounds that you use to give you some time to think about what you are going to say and to let your partner know that you have not finished talking. Fillers that are commonly used include: basically, right, so, well, yeah, you know, like, kind of, um, uh, er, etc. Tip A: A report shows Chinese is included in the education systems of more than 75 countries and Chinese language courses are offered at over 4,000 overseas universities. Overall, about 25 million people are learning Chinese outside China and the number is growing. B: Um, you know, as a Chinese, I find it interesting that foreigners find our native language fascinating. Sample A: Well, I can kind of understanding their fascination with Chinese. One reason could be that it’s a charming language. It has beautifully written characters and a long history, not to mention its rich culture and the considerable depth in its meaning. Mastering the Chinese language would feel like a worthy accomplishment for any foreigner! B: Uh, yeah, that’s true. I think another reason is that tourists often take courses in useful travel expressions before coming to China. Once here, they can then navigate their way around the city and carry out basic tasks such as ordering food. A: I know that some foreigners choose to study Chinese at a Chinese university. So tha