Unit 4 Understanding cultures I love learning Chinese课件 2025-2026学年冀教版英语八年级上册

该初中英语课件围绕“外国学习者学习中文的困难与技巧”展开，通过阅读文章分段回答问题（如“中文学习难点”“作者态度”）导入，从提取细节到完成思维导图梳理技巧，搭建“输入-分析-输出”学习支架，衔接阅读理解与总结能力。 其亮点在于融合思维品质与文化意识，通过“阅读提问-思维导图总结”任务链培养分析归纳能力，设置“讨论孔子学院”活动渗透跨文化认知；结合语言能力与学习能力，语言点讲解（如“be afraid to do”）配合自我检查清单，助学生掌握知识并反思策略。学生能提升读写说及自主学习能力，教师可借助结构化活动高效开展综合训练。

Being a good learner Unit 4 Understanding cultures I love learning Chinese! 1 Learning objectives In this lesson, we will be able to: Understand the difficulties and tips of learning Chinese for foreign learners as described in the passage, such as the importance of tones and grammar in Chinese. Analyze and summarize the main ideas of the passage about Chinese-learning tips, and complete the mind-map accurately, which helps to improve our reading comprehension. Communicate with our partners about the Confucius Institute and give suggestions to those who are studying Chinese as a foreign language, enhancing our oral communication skills in English. 1 Read the passage and answer the questions. I’m a student at the Confucius Institute. Many learners think Chinese is the most difficult language to learn because of its tones and grammar. That may be true, but I think it’s also interesting and fun. Here are my tips for learning Chinese. First, don’t be afraid to make mistakes. In Chinese, a different tone can mean a totally different word. When I began to learn Chinese, it was so hard for me. One day, I called a horse (m ) mother (m ). That made my friends laugh to tears. But that didn’t stop me from trying. I made fun of myself and repeated the words loudly. After a lot of practice, I can say the tones correctly now. Second, use your imagination in learning Chinese. Chinese characters are like drawings. They are amazing. I take them as pictures when I am writing the characters. There are many interesting findings. For example, the character,鱼(fish), looks like a fish. It helps me a lot. Third, find out how you learn best. In China, a primary school student can write about 3,000 Chinese characters. That’s amazing. How can they do it? They listen to songs, play games, or recite rhymes and poems. They also read and write a little every day. I tried many ways. I learned simple Chinese songs and poems. It was so much fun to listen and practice. As my Chinese teacher often says, “Read more, write more, speak more, and listen more.” I believe I will reach a better level if I practice more. 1 Read the passage and answer the questions. A What’s the difficult part of Chinese for foreign learners? B What’s the author’s attitude towards learning Chinese? How do you know? Its tones and grammar. She believes she will reach a better level if she practices more. 1 Read the passage and answer the questions. Read Paragraph 1 and answer the questions. 1.What is the speaker’s opinion about learning Chinese? It’s interesting and fun. 2.What does the speaker promise to share next? Tips for learning Chinese. Read Paragraph 2 and answer the questions. 1.Why are tones particularly important in Chinese? Because a different tone can mean a totally different word. 2.What humorous mistake did the speaker make when learning Chinese? They confused “horse” (m ) with “mother” (m ). Read Paragraph 3 and answer the questions. 1.What does the speaker think of Chinese characters? They are like drawings/amazing. 2.What technique does the speaker use when writing Chinese characters? They take them as pictures. Read Paragraph 4 and answer the questions. 1.What four methods do Chinese students use to learn characters? (List all four) Listen to songs. Play games. Recite rhymes and poems. Read and write a little every day. 2.Which two fun methods did the speaker try to learn Chinese? Learning simple Chinese songs and poems. Read Paragraph 5 and answer the questions. 1.What four key actions does the Chinese teacher recommend for learning? Read more, write more, speak more, and listen more. 2.How does the speaker believe they will improve their Chinese level? By practicing more. 2 Read the passage again and complete the mind map. How to learn Chinese Don't be afraid to_ Use your _ Find out _ A different tone can mean _. Chinese characters are like _. Try different ways: to_ , read and write a little every day. make mistakes a totally different word imagination drawings how you learn best listen,practice 3 Look at the following picture and discuss with your partner. A Do you know the Confucius Institute?What does it do? B Search for more information about the Confucius Institute and share it with your classmates. 4 What suggestions can you give to those who are studying Chinese as a foreign language? Talk with your partner. Some Chinese characters are made of two pieces. One piece gives you a clue to the meaning of the character, and the other to the pronunciation. Learning Tips Show time Checklist Stars Language(语言正确) Pronunciation(发音标准) Body language(使用肢体语言) Creation(有创意) Excellent Great Good Self-check I can talk about learning challenges and find ways to solve them: It is really difficult to understand all the concepts. When you get deep into it, you will find it more interesting. I can analyze and write about my learning style: No one is perfect and no two persons are the same. I think self-study is better than other ways of learning. I can use modal verbs to give advice on how to be a good learner: You can start by making a study plan. We may read English stories, newspapers, and magazines. Improvement needed: I can develop my own learning strategies: Don’t worry about making mistakes. I watched a lot of English cartoons and movies. Fun Time Finding my way In books and lessons, I find my way, As a good learner every single day. Curiosity fuels my eager mind, Seeking knowledge of every kind. I listen keenly with open ears, Absorbing facts that banish fears. I ask questions, never feeling shy, To gain understanding, I always try. With perseverance, I face each test, Knowing mistakes help me do my best. With a passion for learning, I am free, Unlocking the doors to success you see. 意为 “害怕做某事”,表达因恐惧、担忧等情绪而不敢去做某事。 Point 用法: 后接动词原形,描述害怕进行的具体行为动作。 例句: She is afraid to speak in public.(她害怕在公众场合讲话。) Tom is afraid to ride a bike on the busy road. (汤姆害怕在繁忙的马路上骑自行车。) 1. First, don't be afraid to make mistakes. 2. First, don't be afraid to make mistakes. 表示 “犯错误” ,是一个常用短语,用于描述人在学习、做事等过程中出现差错。 Point 用法: mistake 为可数名词,常用复数形式 mistakes 。 例句: Everyone makes mistakes in their life.(每个人在一生中都会犯错误。) Don’t be afraid to make mistakes when you are learning a new language.(当你学习一门新语言时,不要害怕犯错误。) 表示 “许多,大量” ,既可以修饰可数名词复数,也可以修饰不可数名词,相当于 lots of 。 Point 例句: There are a lot of students in the classroom.(教室里有许多学生。) He has a lot of money.(他有很多钱。) 3. After a lot of practice, I can say the tones correctly now. 4. I take them as pictures when I am writing the characters. 意思是 “把…… 当作 / 看作……” ,用于表达对某人或某物的看法、认定。 Point 用法: take 后接要认定的对象,as 后接认定的内容,可以是名词、形容词等。 例句: I take him as my best friend.(我把他当作我最好的朋友。) She takes this old book as a treasure.(她把这本旧书当作宝贝。) 5. Third, find out how you learn best. 意为 “找出,查明,发现” ,通常指通过调查、研究、询问等方式弄清楚事情的真相 Point 用法: 是动词短语,后可接名词、代词或从句作宾语。 例句: We must find out the truth of this matter. (我们必须查明这件事情的真相。) Can you help me find out how to solve this problem? (你能帮我找出如何解决这个问题吗?) Exercise B 一、单项选择 Many students think maths is _ difficult subject to learn. A. most B. the most C. more D. much 2.He didn’t go to school _ his headache. A. because B. because of C. so D. but 3.I'm afraid _ in front of the whole class. A. speak B. speaking C. to speak D. spoke 4.The teacher made the boy _ the text again. A. read B. to read C. reading D. reads B C A 二、英汉互译 不要害怕犯错误。 我们把他当作我们的榜样。 I found out the answer to the question. There are a lot of books in the library. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. We take him as our example. 我找出了这个问题的答案。 图书馆里有许多书。 Required(必做) Optional(选做) Copy the article twice, ensuring neat handwriting with proper capitalization and punctuation. Through copying, you will deepen your impression of the article’s content and language expression. Find an English short article about language learning, read it, and then answer the questions following the article. Write the answers in your homework notebook. By reading other related articles, broaden your perspective on language learning and improve your reading comprehension skills. null 113766.555 $