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UNIT 9
LEARNING
Lesson 2
Language Learning Tips
To listen to an interview about effective ways to learn English
To extract specific information while listening and complete missing information
To discuss effective ways of learning English
To listen to an interview on the differences between British and American English
To listen to and practise ways of showing interest while speaking
Share your learning difficulties you have in English.
difficulty with pronunciation, spelling, grammar, difficulty to understand the structure of a new language.
What tips do you know about learning English? Give
reasons for each of your tips.
to read simplified classic works
to check the dictionary while reading
to guess the meaning of an unfamiliar word
to memorise grammar rules and do a lot of exercises
…
Before listening, predict which topics will be mentioned.
How to:
increase knowledge of English
use a dictionary
deal with unfamiliar words
learn new words
learn grammar
be a good learner
Listen for understanding
6
Listen to find out the 3 callers’ questions about learning English.
callers Questions about learning English
Caller 1
Yang An
Su Qin
How to learn English effectively
How to learn new words
How to learn English grammar
Listen for understanding
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Listen again to find out Dr. Smith’s advice.
Effective English learning
Questions
Learning words
Learning grammar
Dr. Smith’s advice
Increase your knowledge of English ___________________ by ________more and _________ more
Learn words in ________ and in chunks
Use it in _________ and ________ activities
beyond the classroom
reading
listening
context
speaking
writing
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I: Welcome to today’s programme. We’ve invited Dr. Smith to share with us _________ strategies for learning English. Hello, Dr. Smith, many of our listeners have questions about learning English. I suppose you’re ready to take ______ from our listeners. So start phoning in!
Listen and complete the missing information.
effective
calls
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C1: Hello, Dr. Smith. I’ve spent a lot of time reading English
____________, but I’ve made little ________. My questions is how to learn English effectively.
DS: Well, my advice is to ________________________ of English beyond the classroom. One way to do that is by reading more. I would ___________ that you try _________ classic literature, such as short stories and novels rewritten in simple English. The other way is to listen more, for example, listening to English programmes. With sufficient _____________, I’m sure you can learn English effectively.
Y: Hello, Dr. Smith. My name is Yang An. I find ___________ new words very difficult.
increase your knowledge
recommend
simplified
language input
coursebooks
progress
memorising
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DS: Hi, Yang An. So what do you ________ do to memorise new words?
Y: I just try to memorise the ________ and it is so difficult and _______.
DS: Well, I don’t think memorising the word list is the best way to learn words. First, you should learn words in context. For example, when reading English stories, try to _______________ even when you ______ ______ some new words. A lot of the time, you’ll be able to ______ the meaning of an __________ word without looking it up. Also, you should learn words in chunks. For example, we say “open the book”, but “turn on the computer”. Or we say “eat an apple”, but “take the medicine”.
Y: Ok. I see. So I need to learn words in context and in chunks. Thank you very much.
normally
word list
boring
keep reading on
come
guess
unfamiliar
across
Listen for understanding
Listen to the program. Complete the notes in the table. What differences between British and American English are mentioned? List the examples.
Aspects Examples
ways of pronouncing words water, tomato,
example,
uses of words
dancing in the classroom
lift(英) / elevator(美),
football(英) / soccer(美),
subway(美) /underground (tube)(英)
Listen and imitate. Complete the sentences in the Talk Builder.
1. —We have different ways of pronouncing words. For example, …
—That’s odd! ____________________! Do they still mean the same thing?
2. —I say “example” and “dancing in the classroom”, but Robert …
—_________! How do people…?
Wow
They sound so different
Ah
Interesting
They sound so different
Wow/Ah
3. —We say “lift”, but Americans say “elevator”.
—___________!
4. —The American “subway” is called the “underground” in the UK, or the “tube” in London.
—____________! I never realized…
Wow/Ah
Interesting
Wow
They sound so different
Ah
Interesting
Can you add more expressions for showing interest?
Discuss the questions.
1. Do you find Dr. Smith’s advice helpful?
2. What are other ways to learn English vocabulary and grammar effectively?
advice
learning
words
effective learning
learning grammar
in context and in chunks
use it in speaking and writing activities
increase your knowledge
① Writing and rewriting can be helpful.
② Translating and back translating can also be helpful.
③ Watching movies and TV series and dubbing(配音) is another possible way.
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Suggested answers:
Role play the interview on P108-109.
Do you know the differences between British and American English (e.g. spelling, pronunciation, vocabulary, etc.)? Give some examples.
SHOWING INTEREST (1)
British
English
American
English
British English American English
裤子
薯片
电梯
看电影
人行道
Vocabulary
difference
trousers
pants
crisps
chips
elevator
lift
watch a movie
watch a film
sidewalk
pavement
Spelling
difference
Pronunciation
difference
3. —We say “lift”, but Americans say “elevator”.
—___________!
4. —The American “subway” is called the “underground” in the UK, or the “tube” in London.
—____________! I never realized…
Wow/Ah
Interesting
Wow
They sound so different
Ah
Interesting
Can you add more expressions for showing interest?
1. Search online to find more differences between British and American English.
2. Finish Ex. 2 from Workbook page 88 and Ex. 5 from Workbook on page 89.
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