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How do you learn English?
Smart
Learning
UNIT
3
In this unit, you will
1. talk about learning school subjects.
2. discuss ways of active learning.
3. express opinions on learning strategies using object clauses.
4. explore how to become a better learner.
What do you see in this photo?
A teacher and six students are sitting around a table.
What do you think is going on in this photo?
They are probably discussing the study content in a relaxing way.
How is this like your own studies?
I also discuss study-related problems with my classmates and teachers.
Unit 3 Smart Learning
Section A How do we learn?
(1a—2d)
Learning Objectives
In this lesson you will:
listen and get specific information about different learning
methods for school subjects.
2. use target expressions to talk about personal study strategies
in pairs.
3. share and discuss ideas on becoming a better learner.
Do you learn English in the following ways?
working with friends
watching English movies
I learn English by…
How do you study history?
I study by __________ a lot .
Let’s look and say!
taking notes
How do you improve your vocabulary?
I study by _______________ .
Let’s look and say!
using flashcards
How do you study English?
I study by _______________ .
Let’s look and say!
creating mind maps
I learn English by…
listening to English songs
reading interesting books
having conversations with a foreign friend on the internet
keeping an English diary
☐ take notes ☐ use flashcards
☐ review key ideas ☐ do research projects
☐ test myself ☐ watch learning videos
☐ use learning apps or websites ☐ set learning goals
☐ create mind maps ☐ work in groups or teams
☐ _______________________ ☐ _________________________
Look at these learning tips. Tick the ones that you use. You can add more.
1a
set daily study targets
preview lessons ahead of time
1b
Listen to the conversations and match them with the pictures.
Conversation 1 ____
Conversation 2 ____
Conversation 3 ____
B
C
A
Listen again and complete the sentences.
1c
Teng Fei says the best way to study maths is to _________________.
The learning app will find your weak points and _____________ to work on them.
Adam wonders if Fu Xing could help him with his ____________.
Fu Xing takes notes a lot and tests herself on __________________________.
Ella wants to know Peter’s secret to __________________.
By doing hands-on experiments, Peter finds that he can connect physics with something _________.
do maths problems
give exercises
history study
the key points of historical events
learning physics well
in real life
Conversation 1
Lisa: Teng Fei, you always do well in maths. How do you study for it?
Teng Fei: For me, I think the best way is to do maths problems. I found a learning app for that. Let me show you.
Lisa: Cool! How does it work?
Teng Fei: You begin by taking a test. It will find your weak points. Then it gives exercises to work on them.
Lisa: Oh, good. That’s smart.
Teng Fei: Exactly!
在某方面做得好
我认为做……的最好的方式是……
做测试
弱点;弱项
练习
Conversation 2
Adam: Hi, Fu Xing. I wonder if you could help me with my history study. You always get good marks in history. How do you do it?
Fu Xing: Sure, Adam. I study by taking notes a lot.
Adam: What do you mean by that?
Fu Xing: Well, for historical events, I usually make a timeline and test myself on the key points. I like using mind maps. I think they can help me better understand historical events.
Adam: Sounds interesting. Thanks!
在……帮助我
取得好成绩
做笔记
关键点
历史事件
我想你是否能够
Conversation 3
Ella: What is your secret to learning physics well, Peter?
Peter: Well, Ella, I like doing hands-on experiments.
Ella: How does that help?
Peter: You know, everything in physics connects with something in real life. By doing hands-on experiments, I can see that connection.
Ella: Wow, I see! Many famous physicists also started doing experiments when they were young.
Peter: Exactly!
关于……的秘诀是什么?
动手做实验
与……有关
在现实生活中
Talk about how you study the school subjects mentioned above.
How do you study …
I study by reviewing my notes. I think it helps. How do you…?
I use websites to help me with…
I use websites to help me with listening and speaking. I also read English stories online. They are fun and useful.
Hi, Fei. How do you study for maths? You always do well.
Hi, Linda. I study by reviewing my notes and doing extra exercises every day. I think it helps me master (掌握) the key points. How do you study for English?
Cool. What about science? I often watch experiment videos.
For science, I review my notes and do practice questions. I think it helps a lot. And for history, I make mind maps to connect historical events.
Good idea. I also review my notes for history. Do you think group study is useful?
Yes, sometimes we can discuss difficult problems together. It works well.
Think about how you learn English. Tick the ways that are true for you.
2a
□ look up words in a dictionary
□ keep a learning diary
□ speak English with friends/classmates
□ take part in class discussions
□ read aloud to practise speaking
□ repeat dialogues from English films
learn new words by_________
___________
Listen to the conversation in a school English club. Complete the chart.
2b
_________useful
expressions and ______________
_____________________________a lot
outside class
using
flashcards
note down
word groups
read English and Chinese books
Today’s question:
____________________
_____________________
What are some good ways to learn English?
_______ A. Flashcards are useful because you can take them anywhere.
_______ B. It’s good to put words in groups when you learn them.
_______ C. It’s important to speak English a lot outside class.
_______ D. You should read books that suit your English level.
_______ E. Reading is important for learning in general.
_______ F. You will improve your reading speed if you read a lot.
Listen again. Choose the tips mentioned in the listening.
2c
Mr Smith: Welcome to the English club! Today’s question is: What are some good ways to learn English?
Fu Xing:_____________________________________.
Mr Smith: Yes, flashcards are easy to carry around and let you review the words.
Teng Fei: It's also good to note down useful expressions and word groups.
Mr Smith: Right. It's helpful to _____________________________. I also want to know whether you read English books outside class.
Yaming: Yes. I like reading a lot, both in English and Chinese.
Listen again and fill in the blanks.
I like to learn new words by using flashcards
put words into meaningful groups
Mr Smith: Good. I believe reading is important for learning in general.
Meimei: I like reading too. But I can't read very fast.
Fu Xing: I guess maybe you need to ________________________________.
Mr Smith: Yes, choose something interesting and easy to read. Read something every day and read widely. The more you read, the faster and better you'll become. Any other ideas?
Listen again and fill in the blanks.
read books that suit your English level
Answer the questions.
1. Why does Mr Smith think flashcards are useful?
Mr Smith thinks flashcards are useful because they are easy to carry around and let you review the words anywhere.
2. What does Teng Fei suggest as a good way to learn English?
Teng Fei suggests that it is good to note down useful expressions and word groups.
3. According to Mr Smith, what should we do to become a faster and better reader?
We should read something in English every day and read widely. The more we read, the faster and better we will become.
● I can’t read quickly.
● I’m afraid of making mistakes.
● I can’t remember new words.
● I find it difficult to follow conversations.
● I can’t use grammar rules correctly.
● …
What do you find difficult about learning English? What are some ways to overcome these problems? Share with a partner.
2d
Read suitable-level English books every day and read widely.
Speak English with classmates and take part in class discussions more.
Use flashcards to review words, and put words into word groups or sentences.
Repeat English film dialogues and listen to English learning videos.
Take notes on grammar key points, review them often and do more practice exercises.
New words: dictionary, aloud, dialogue, suit, speed, grammar
Expressions: look up, in general, note down
Sentences: It’s good to put words in groups when you learn them.
It’s helpful to put words into meaningful groups.
I also want to know whether you read English books outside class.
The more you read, the faster and better you’ll become.
Lucy has found a few helpful ________ for her history project in the school library.
A.information B.books C.knowledge D.news
2
The teacher asked us to ________ the new words in the dictionary.
A.look at B.look for C.look up D.look after
3
—Hi, Eric. Do you learn English grammar ________ taking notes and doing exercises?
—Yes, I do.
A.with B.by C.on D.about
1
Multiple choice.
Homework
1. Memorize the new words and phrases.
2. Practice the conversations with your partner using the words
and sentence patterns we have learned .
3. Finish the exercises.
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