1、Unit 5 Languages around the world！Explore languages around the world Hallo！Hello!Bonjour!Hello!Hola! Hello!您好！Hello!。Hello!Hola!1.Do you know where the photo was taken?At the UN (United Nation).2. What are these people doing here? Opening PageLook and discussThey are having a meeting.3. What is one
2、of the most important tools when people are having a meeting? Languages.How do you understand or can you use your own word to interpret it？One language sets you in a corridor（走廊）（走廊） for life. Two languages open every door along the way. -Frank SmithLook and DiscussHow do people say “Hello!” in othe
3、r countries?Lead-in Explore languages around the worldExplore languages around the world Match each photo with the correct country name.Discuss which official language(s ) are spoken in these countries.France Russia Germany Spain Canada IndiaRed SquareThe CN towerThe Brandenburg Gate The Louvre Muse
4、um The Taj MahalThe Royal Palace of MadridPre-listeningPre-listeningWhat languages are spoken in these countries? ChinaJapanEgyptDenmark New ZealandBrazilPre-listeningChineseJapaneseArabic DanishMaori and EnglishPortugueseListen to a speech and tick the two languages with the most native speakers.Ci
5、rcle the official languages of the UN.While-listening 1Listening skill IDo not try to catch every word while listening. Listen for specific details, such as times , numbers, places or relations. Whats the main topic of this speech? A.The official languages of the UN. B. Reasons to learn a foreign la
6、nguage. C. One American girl. Whats the speakers attitude towards foreign language learning? Listen to a speech, and answer the questions.While-listening 2. How many languages are there in the world? .How many billion people speak the UNs official languages as their native or second language? Nearly
7、 7,000.Around 2.8 billion.Numeral数词数词first language Listening skill IIDo not try to remember and translate each word you hear, just focus on the text as a whole to get the main idea.Listening skill IIIInfer or draw a conclusion that is not directly stated in the text but is suggested by the text.opi
8、nion/feelingIt is wise to learn at least one other foreign languages, if possible.Task 1: Listen to the speech again. What do the italicised words refer to in the sentences?They means students; and it means studying a UN language.They means six UN official languages.While-listening 3 Reference:Prono
9、uns(it, they, she. etc.) refer to something or somebody mentionedearlier. Pay attention to the context(语境语境) of words to help you understand what the pronouns refer to.The context: The context: Task 2: Sum up the reasons What language(s) students choose to learnWhyOne of the UN official languages (m
10、any students)Danish (an American girl) French(another young lady) Which other language would you like to learn ? Why? (You)?As they think it means better job chances in the futureBecause her grandpa used to read letters to her in Danish.Because she had several friends speaking French.My father is do
11、ing business with Russians. Id like to learn Russian so I can help him in the future.I like watching Japanese cartoons, so Id like to learn Japanese.Perhaps I should study French. Ithink it sounds beautiful, and Iknow its used in many countries.Discuss which other language(s) you want to learn and w
12、hy.A: What language do you want to study?B: I really want to study French. I think that the French language sounds beautiful.A: Why? Do you want to go to France some day?B: Yes, Id love to. Also, French is used by many international organisations around the world. Do you know that FIFAs full name is
13、 in French?A: Oh, I remember that. But I dont know how to pronounce it.SpeakingPair workSample1 A: What language do you want to study? B: I really want to study. Because if I learn. I will. What about you ? A: My choice is. because.Sample 2 A: Which language do you want to learn ? B: I will choose.
14、to study. The reason is that. And you ? A: I would like to learn. because. Which other language would you like to learn ? Why?HomeworkWrite a short passage to show your idea. (about 80 words)If I have a chance to learn a new language, Id like to learn. / I want to learn./ Ill choose . + (at least 2 reasons) If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart. - Nelson Mandela Thank you!
