1、Unit 2 Language LearningUnit 2 Language Learning objectives1.To get a general understanding of the three passages.2.To draw a mind map of the two passages.3.To understand the different types of writing to show the same topic.4.To train the students critical thinking and the ability to solve problems
2、. 5.To form the sense of national pride by language learning.lets appreciate a short video PolyglotWhat is a polyglot?A polyglot is a person who can speak several foreign languages. How is it that some people seem to learn a new language easily while other people struggle with their language lessons
3、?To answer this question,lets learn the passages in this unit. Fast reading:Read passage1 quickly and find out five secrets to learning foreign languages.(1min)1.Adopt the culture.2.Ignore the embarrassment.3.Dont expect too much.4.Make friends.5.Motivate yourself.Careful reading:Read passage 1 more
4、 carefully and answer the following questions.(3min)1.Why should language learners learn about the culture of the language ?2.Why is making friends with a native speaker helpful in learning a new language?3.How will you motivate yourself to learn English? To know more secrets,lets move to passage3:
5、A great language learner First,take out your learning plan and discuss your understanding with your partners.(pairwork)Check the main ideas of each part. Part 1(para.1) A brief introduction of Dr Yuan Ren Chao. Part 2(para.2) His early learning experiences. Part3(para.3-5)His contributions to langua
6、ge research. Part4(para.6)Great suggestions about language learning.Now we have a general understanding of this passage,lets move to the last paragraph and please think about :What language learning skills can we learn from Chao?(1min)Suggestions/Skills from Chao1.To learn a language ,a student shou
7、ld focus on the spoken language first.2.One should read aloud as often as possible.3.It is important to train our ears to learn a language.After learning passage 1 and 3,we have learned some secrets to language learning.How about yours? SharingPlease share your own special way of learning English wi
8、th us?Group work:draw a mind map about the secrets to language learning according to the two passages and your own.(6min)Rules for group work Student1:presenterStudent2:note-takerThe rest of the group: think about the mind map of the secrets to language learning according to the two passages. Show T
9、ime Its time for you to show your mind maps and give us a brief introduction Now ,lets move to passage2 Teaching English in Hong kong1.Whats the main idea of this passage?(Learning plan) It tells us a stroy about a foreigner who benefits a lot by teaching different studnents from different cultures
10、English and gives us some suggestions of language learning.2.What was the biggest difference between the children and the businessmen, besides the methods of learning?(Learning plan)The children were sent by their parents;while the Japanese businessmen were there because they chose to be there.Blank
11、-Filling (Learning plan)According to para.7,8 and 9, please conclude the authors opinions about language learning.First,she found students learn best_.Second,she thought it was _learning new cultures and languages.In the authors opinion, language is _.at their own pace excitinga window into the mind
12、 of people you meet,and into the cultures you live amongst Discussion and SharingAccording to passage 2,Whats the authors attitude towards our Chinese culture? How about yours?Our Chinese culture has a long history.And it is so inspiring,mysterious and colorful . We are so proud of our country and o
13、ur culture!After learning the three passages,we know that they share the same topic,but what are the differences among them?1.Types of writing:passage1:An exposition(说明文)passage2:A storypassage3:A biography（人物传记）2.Languages and functionspassage1:briefpassage2:more interestingpassage3:more true and m
14、ore convincingConclusion Lets move to the first question we meet at the beginning of this class “How is it that some people seem to learn a new language easily while other people struggle with their language lessons?”Now I believe all of you have the answers in your heart.That means:Efficient method
15、s+Hard work=SuccessLets end our class with a short video.After watching the video, we know that learning languages well can also be a powerful way to defend and love our country. So devote ourselves to learning languages well. come on ,my girls and boys! Time for ReflectionPlease think about what we have learned in todays class. Assignment: Problem-solving Todays homework is to help those who are struggling with their language lessons in your group to make a plan to improve their English.Bear in mind that: What suits you most is the best.Thanks for your listening!
