1、Unit 5 Languages around the worldListening&TalkingStep 1.Pre-listening1.Which language has the most native speakers in the world?Chinese.2.3.There are two main different kinds of English,what are they?British English and American EnglishWhat are the official languages of the UN?Russian,Chinese,Spani
2、sh,Arabic,English and French.Which do you prefer?,dri n.用粗棉布所做的裤子，工作服；粗蓝布（粗棉布的一种）gbidTask 1:Listen to the first part of the talk and answer the questions.1.What are the different kinds of English mentioned?2.In what ways are these kinds of English different from each other?3.For who can these differ
3、ences cause confusion?British English,American English and Australian English.Vocabulary,pronunciation and grammar.Non-native English speakers.Step 2.While-listening LISTENNG PART 1 As many countries speak English as a first language,there are many different kinds of English around the world:British
4、 English,American English,Australian English,and many others.Some English learners might ask,Can English speakers from different countries all understand each other?The answer is yes.People in these countries can usually understand each other with very few problems.There are differences in vocabular
5、y,pronunciation,and grammar,but those are usually not big problems.However those differences can cause confusion for non-native English speakers.For example,a student who has learnt British English might not be familiar with the different vocabulary that an American might use.Listen to this conversa
6、tion between a foreign language student and her American classmate.Task 2:Listen to the second part of the talk and tick the two pairs of words that the student is confused by.()semester/term ()restroom/toilet()gas/petrol ()subway/underground LISTENING PART 2Amy:Thank you very much for helping me wi
7、th my EnglishBetty:Youre welcome!When are you free to meet?This semester,Im free on Tuesday and Thursday after lunch.Amy:Im sorry?What does“semester”mean?Betty:You know,semester-half of a school yearAmy:Oh,you mean like a term?Betty:Yes,like a term.The British say term.We usually say semester here i
8、n America.Amy:Got it!My first English lesson with you,haha?OK,lets meet on Tuesday.Where shall we meet?Betty:Lets meet at a coffee shop near my home.Its very convenient to get there by subway.(美)Amy:Subway?Do you mean the Underground?Betty:Yes,the train that goes under the ground!Amy:Ah,got it!Haha,
9、my second English lesson-thank you!British British American American Step 3.Post-listeningWhich words are British English and which are American English?the differences between British English&American English美式英语与英式英语的区别美式英语与英式英语的区别1.1.发音发音：美国英语有卷舌音，但英式英语没有，例如：美国英语有卷舌音，但英式英语没有，例如r r发音，美国人发音，美国人在元音发
10、音完毕后，会很流畅地将舌尖向后卷，而英式英语发音平缓在元音发音完毕后，会很流畅地将舌尖向后卷，而英式英语发音平缓，不发，不发r r音，这就是为什么美国英语听起来比英国英语更圆滑的原因音，这就是为什么美国英语听起来比英国英语更圆滑的原因。2.2.语调语调：美国英语和英国英语语音符号是不同的，导致他们的语调：美国英语和英国英语语音符号是不同的，导致他们的语调不同，美国人更加夸张，英国人更注重整洁。不同，美国人更加夸张，英国人更注重整洁。3.3.说话速度说话速度：美国人一分钟能说近：美国人一分钟能说近150150个单词，而英国人能说近个单词，而英国人能说近200200个个单词，因为英语发音波动更快。
11、单词，因为英语发音波动更快。4.4.单词拼写不同单词拼写不同:美式英语通常会将英式英语字母组合美式英语通常会将英式英语字母组合“our”our”中的中的“u”u”省去省去,美式英语常用美式英语常用“z”z”。5.5.部分用词不同：部分用词不同：autumn(autumn(英式）英式）fall(fall(美式美式)在美国，在美国，pantspants就是遮住你的腰到脚踝那部分的衣服就是遮住你的腰到脚踝那部分的衣服,“,“裤子裤子”。在英国，在英国，pantspants的意思和的意思和“underwear”underwear”（内衣）差不多。（内衣）差不多。4Underline the Under
12、line the useful expressions for clarification.useful expressions for clarification.Thats what I mean by.Thats what I mean by.I know what you meanI know what you meanSummary for clarificationSummary for clarificationPair Work:Pair Work:M Make a conversation with ake a conversation with the following
13、pairs of words and expressions ofthe following pairs of words and expressions of clarification clarification.For example:Martin:Hey,Zhou Wei,do you want to go shopping?Theres a sale at my favourite store.Zhou Wei:Oh,yes!I really want to buy some books.Martin:Really?I know there is a bookshop on the first floor.Zhou Wei:I beg your pardon.Is the bookshop on the first floor?But I know it is on the second floor.Martin:I know what you meant.Thats American English,isnt it?Zhou Wei:Yes,am I right in saying that?Martin:Of course,they have the same meaning.Zhou Wei:So,lets go.Thank You
