内容正文:
context
memorise
strategy
effectively
acquire
unfamiliar
chunk
n. 上下文;语境;背景
vt. 记住;熟记
n. 策略;战略;规划
adv. 有效地
vt. 学习,获得 (知识,技能)
adj. 不熟悉的,不了解的
n. 语块
simplified
classic
recommend
novel
adj. 简化了的
adj. 经典的
vt. 推荐;建议
n. 小说
soccer
worldwide
n. (美) 足球
adj.&adv. 遍及世界的;在全世界
subway
n. (美) 地铁
beyond
prep. 超出……范围
input
normally
odd
n. 输入;投入
adv. 通常,平常
adj. 奇特的
sufficient
adj. 充足的
I would be honoured to assist with the event, and in one way or another, I’m sure we will make it a success.
我很荣幸能协助这次活动,不管怎样,我相信我们会使它成功。
be honoured to do sth.
in one way or another
很荣幸做某事
不管怎样
Lesson 2
Language learning tips
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
…
My tip for learning English is to read simplified classic works because they can increase my knowledge of English beyond the classroom.
Try to memorize the collocatoions and put them into use by making sentences.
Making mindmap to learn English Grammar is also a good idea.
Writing and rewriting can be helpful.
Translating can also be helpful.
Watching movies and TV series and dubbing are nice choices.
Interviewer
Dr. Smith
Task 1. Listen to a telephone interview and find out their problems in learning English and Dr. Smith’s advice.
Welcome to today's programme. We've invited Dr.Smith to share with us _____________________________________.
Hello, Dr.Smith, many of our listeners have questions about learning English. I suppose you're ready to __________________________.
So start phoning in!
effective strategies for learning English
take calls from our listeners
1. Listen and find the topic of the interview
Problem 1
Problem 2
Problem 3
Hello, Dr. Smith. I’ve spent a lot of time reading English coursebook, butI’ve made little progress
My question is how to ______________________.
learn English effectively
Caller 1
Dr. Smith’s advice is to ____________________ of English beyond the classroom. One way to do that is _________________. He recommends that you try ___________________________. The other way is to ____________.
increase your knowledge
listen more
by reading more
simplified classic literature
Dr. Smith’s advice on effective English learning.
Listen again. Complete the missing information.
Problem 1
Problem 2
Problem 3
Hello, Dr. Smith. My name is Yang An. I find _________________ very difficult.
memorising new words
Yang An
First, you should ______________________. A lot of the time, you’ll be able to __________________ of an unfamiliar word without ____________.
Also, you should learn _________________. For example, we say “open the book”, but “turn on the computer”.
guess the meaning
words in chunks
learn words in context
looking it up
Dr. Smith’s suggestions on learning words.
Problem 1
Problem 2
Problem 3
Hello, Dr. Smith. I’m Su Qin. ____________________is a big headache for me. I’ve put so much time in memorising grammar rules and doing a lot of exercises , but my English is still really bad.
Learning grammar
Su Qin
Just memorizing the rules is ___________. His advice is that when you learn a grammar rule, you should try to use it in ___________________________. By doing so, you’ll be learning grammar in a more natural way than from a grammar book.
speaking and writing activities
not helpful
Dr. Smith’s advice on learning grammar.
(9.3) Tapescript:
Try to draw a mind map about Dr Smith’s advice on learning English.
learning
words
effective
English learning
learning grammar
Increase your knowledge
read more, eg. simplified classic literature
listen more, eg. listen to English programmes
1. Do you find Dr. Smith's advice helpful ?
2. What are other ways to learn English vocabulary and grammar effectively?
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advice of
learning English
Learn words in context and in chunks
Use the grammar in speaking and writing activities
Read books, articles, or blogs in English every day.
Use flashcards to memorize new vocabulary.
Listen to English podcasts or songs regularly.
Watch movies or TV shows in English.
Speak with native English speakers or language partners.
Use language-learning apps to practice vocabulary and grammar.
...
Focus on function
Showing interest (1)
Do you know the differences between British and American English (e.g. spelling, pronunciation, vocabulary, etc.)? Give some examples.
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American English
British English
Spelling
Vocabulary
Pronunciation
Complete the table of spelling.
AmE BrE
theatre
humour
apologise
analyse
traveller
licence
dialogue
programme
theater
humor
apologize
analyze
traveler
license
dialog/dialogue
program
The table shows their differences in spelling.
Examples AmE BrE
ask [æsk] [ɑːsk]
box [bɑːks] [bɒks]
party [ˈpɑːrti] [ˈpɑːti]
factory [ˈfæktəri] [ˈfæktri]
fertile [ˈfɜːtəl] [ˈfɜːtaɪl]
hostile [ˈhɑːstl] [ˈhɒstaɪl]
board [bɔːrd] [bɔːd]
neither [ˈniːðər] [ˈnaɪðə(r)]
Read these words in American English and British English, then find out the differences.
The table shows their differences in pronunciation.
Complete the table of vocabulary.
Meaning AmE BrE
长裤
出租车
大货车
秋天
曲奇
电影
电梯
足球
trousers
taxi
lorry
autumn
biscuit
film
lift
football
pants
cab
truck
fall
cookie
movie
elevator
soccer
The table shows their differences in vocabulary.
Listen to the programme. Complete the notes in the table.
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What differences between British and American English are mentioned? List the examples.
Aspects Examples
ways of pronouncing words water, tomato
example,
dancing in the classroom
uses of words
lift (英) / elevator (美),
football (英) / soccer (美),
subway (美) / underground (tube) (英)
Listen and imitate. Complete the sentences in the Talk Builder.
Showing Interest (1)
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 …?
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 realised …
· Wow
· They sound so
different
· Ah
· Interesting
They sound so different
Ah/Wow
Interesting
Wow/Ah
Can you add more expressions for showing interest?
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· That's so cool!
· That’s new to me!
· Oh, tell me more!
· That's amazing!
...
(9.4) Tapescript:
· Wow! · They sound so different!
· Ah! · Interesting!
· That's so cool! · That’s new to me!
· Oh, tell me more! · That's amazing!
...
Useful expressions
Act out a dialogue between an expert and a learner talking about differences between British and American English.
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The expert: give examples
The learner: respond with interest
Spelling
Pronunciation
Vocabulary
1. What advice did Dr. Smith give about how to learn English effectively? What other advice do you know?
2. Can you list some expressions for showing interest?
3. Can you talk about the differences between British and American English with your partner?
Surf the Internet to find more differences between British and American English. (P57 8)
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