1、Using language Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Read and talk:What do you know about Chinese language learning abroad?How do people from other countries find out about Chinese culture?1Pre-listening As China has boomed,the connection between China and the rest of the world has increased.As a result,learning
2、 Chinese has become important for many people.Other people are learning Chinese because they are interested in Chinese culture.Watching films Visiting China Attending a Confucius InstituteTo meet the increasing demands for Chinese learning,the Chinese government decided to set up Confucius Institute
3、s in foreign countries.The first Confucius Institute was set up in South Korea in 2004.Confucius Institutes adopt flexible teaching patterns to suit local conditions while teaching Chinese language and promoting cultural exchange in foreign schools,universities,communities,and enterprises.for the se
4、tting.(who)_ are talking about(what)_in(where)_.in Karachi,PakistanA host and a Chinese teacher named Aisha KhanChinese learning in the Confucius Institute While-listeningWelcome to the Confucius Institute.Learn to _ and all about _!Our institute has grown!We started with _ but now we have many more
5、.It is a centre for _.You can learn and practise fascinating Chinese traditions.Knowledge of the Chinese language and culture is important because of increasing _.Many students go on to great jobs in _.Join us today to help break down language and _,and bring the world together!speak Chinese Chinese
6、 culture a few students and teachersChinese activitiestrade between China and PakistanChinese companiescultural barriersfor the details 1 What made Aisha feel like she was part of Ms Hus family?Making and eating delicious dumplings together in Ms Hus home made Alisha feel like she was part of her fa
7、mily.2 Why did Aisha want to become a teacher?Because she wanted to carry on Ms Hus work.3 Why do students learning Chinese see it as beneficial to their future?Because learning Chinese would help them find good jobs at Chinese companies.If you were the host,what questions would you raise to intervi
8、ew the teacher from Confucius Institute in Pakistan?Q 1:Why do you choose to be a teacher in Confucius Institute?Aisha followed a good Chinese teacher and wanted to carry on her work.Q2:Whats the Confucius Institute in Pakistan like?Although its small at first,it has become bigger and a centre for C
9、hinese activities and a bridge to China.Q3:What do Pakistani think of learning Chinese?They think learning Chinese is important and beneficial to their future.Q 4:What do you feel about your job?Aisha feels satisfied with her job.A look at Confucius Institutes in Canadian schools.mp3Watch and think:
10、Post-listening Imagine youre interviewing a student at a Confucius Institute in another country about his or her experience.5Interviewing someone We are pleased to welcome.Thanks for joining us.Tell us more about.Thanks for your time.It was a pleasure talking with you.What was your biggest challenge
11、?How did you overcome it?What are you keen on?What is the key to your success?What do you feel is your biggest achievement?ExampleA:Hi,Jane.Welcome to the show!B:Thanks for inviting me.A:Tell us,what was your biggest challenge in learning Chinese at the beginning?B:Well,I suppose it was difficult to grasp the tones at first.A:I bet!Did joining the Confucius Institute help overcome this problem?B:Absolutely!Getting involved with Chinese cultural activities there definitely helped a lot.
