Unit 9 Learning Lesson 2 Language Learning Tips 学案-2024-2025学年高中英语北师大版（2019）必修第三册

Answer Part 1: Activate and Share 1. My tip is to watch English movies with subtitles because it improves listening skills and cultural understanding. 2. Another useful tip is practice speaking with a partner since it builds confidence in real conversations. 3. I also recommend keeping a vocabulary journal as it helps memorize new words effectively. Part 2: Listen for Understanding Task 2: Topics mentioned: ✓ Increase knowledge of English, ✓ Learn new words, ✓ Deal with unfamiliar words, ✓ Learn grammar Task 3: 1. Dr. Smith's advice: expose yourself reading simplified classic works; to read regularly engage with English media (e.g., podcasts) 2. Learning words: guess the meaning; infer the meaning; using a dictionary collocations 3. Learning grammar: not enough; reallife contexts Part 3: Focus on Function Task 7: 1. That's odd! 2. Interesting! 3. Wow! 4. Ah! I never realized! Additional expressions: 1. Really? 2. That's fascinating! 3. Tell me more! Part 4: Role Play (Example dialogue) Expert: In British English, “autumn” is used, but Americans say “fall.” Learner: Wow! I didn't know that! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 9 Lesson 2 学案 British vs. American English Part 1: Activate and Share Task 1: Brainstorming English Learning Tips Share your tips for learning English. Use the prompts below and add your own ideas. Explain why each tip is helpful. Tips for Learning English Reasons Read simplified classic works Expands vocabulary and cultural knowledge Check the dictionary while reading Clarifies unfamiliar words and usage Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words Improves context comprehension skills Memorize grammar rules and do exercises Strengthens grammatical accuracy Your own tip: ____________________ Your reason: ____________________ Write 3 sentences: 1. My tip is to ____________________ because ____________________. 2. Another useful tip is ____________________ since ____________________. 3. I also recommend ____________________ as ____________________. Part 2: Listen for Understanding Task 2: Listening Comprehension Listen to the interview with Dr. Smith. Tick (✓) the topics mentioned. How to: Mentioned? Increase knowledge of English ☐ Learn new words ☐ Use a dictionary ☐ Learn grammar ☐ Deal with unfamiliar words ☐ Be a good learner ☐ Task 3: Fill in the Blanks Listen again and complete the missing information. 1. Dr. Smith's advice on effective English learning: His advice is to ______ of English beyond the classroom. One way to do that is ______. He recommends that you try ______. The other way is to ______. 2. Advice 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, “open the book” vs. “turn on the computer.” 3. Advice on learning grammar: Just memorising the rules is ______. His advice is to use grammar rules in ______. This makes learning grammar more natural. Task 4: Pair Discussion Discuss: 1. Do you find Dr. Smith's advice helpful? Why or why not? 2. What other strategies can you suggest for learning vocabulary and grammar? Part 3: Focus on Function – Showing Interest Task 5: British vs. American English List differences between British and American English (e.g., spelling, pronunciation, vocabulary). Aspect British English American English Spelling Colour Color Pronunciation Water /ˈwɔːtə/ Water /ˈwɑːtər/ Vocabulary Lift Elevator Task 6: Listening and NoteTaking Listen to the programme. Complete the table with examples mentioned. Aspects of Difference Examples Pronunciation tomato, schedule Vocabulary lorry vs. truck Spelling centre vs. center Idioms “Touch wood” vs. “Knock on wood” Task 7: Talk Builder – Showing Interest Complete the dialogues using phrases from the box: Wow! That's odd! Interesting! How do people...? Ah! I never realized! 1. A: We have different ways of pronouncing words. For example, “tomato” is /təˈmɑːtəʊ/ in the UK and /təˈmeɪtoʊ/ in the US. B: ______! Do they still mean the same thing? 2. A: I say “example” and “dancing in the classroom,” but Robert uses “sample” and “dancing class.” B: ______! How do people decide which term to use? 3. A: The American “subway” is called the “underground” in the UK. B: ______! 4. A: In London, the subway is called the “tube.” B: ______! I never realized that! Task 8: Add More Expressions List 3 more phrases for showing interest: 1. ____________________ 2. ____________________ 3. ____________________ Part 4: Speak – Role Play Task 9: Group Work 1. Research: Search online for 3 additional differences between British and American English. Example: Grammar: “I have got” (UK) vs. “I have” (US) Vocabulary: “Biscuit” (UK) vs. “Cookie” (US) 2. Role Play: Act out a dialogue between an expert and a learner. Expert: Explain differences with examples. Learner: Respond with expressions of interest. Part 5: Reflection & Application Task 10: Personal Plan Create a plan to improve your English using Dr. Smith's advice and your own ideas. Goal Strategy Example Action Expand vocabulary Read simplified classics weekly Read Pride and Prejudice (simplified) Improve grammar Practice writing sentences with new rules Write 5 sentences using the present perfect tense Understand cultural differences Watch British and American films Compare slang in Harry Potter and Friends 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$