1、Using Language Using LanguageListening and SpeakingTalk about Chinese language learning abroadLead-in Nowadays,people all over the world are enthusiastic about the Chinese language learning,and Confucius Institutes,as a cultural brand promoting Chinese,are spread all over the world.How much do you k
2、now about Confucius Institutes?Lets take a look!Lead in1.What kinds of activities are there in the Confucius Institute?2.Why more and more people choose to learn Chinese language?(1)Learning Chinese Calligraphy (2)The three tour performance (3)Offering students the opportunity to go to China.(1)Chin
3、ese will be an invaluable resouce in any career.(2)Learning Chinese can help people find jobs in the UN World Human Right Organization.(3)It helps them connect with Chinese people on a more personal level.1.Where does this conversation take place?2.Who are the people speaking?3.What are they talking
4、 about?Listening for the setting and gistIn a radio studio.A host and a Chinese teacher Aisha Khan.Chinese learning in the Confucius Institute in Karachi,Pakistan.Listening for key details and fill in the poster.Welcome to the Confucius Institute.Learn to _ and all about _!Our institute has grown!We
5、 started with _ but now we have many more.It is a center 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
6、the world together.speak ChineseChinese Culturea few students and teachers Chinese activitiestrade between Chinese and PakistanChinese companiescultural Barriers1.What made Aisha feel like she was part of Ms.Hus family?2.Why did Aisha want to become a teacher?3.Why do students learning Chinese see i
7、t as beneficial to their future?Answer the questions according to what you remember of the conversation.During Chinese New Year,families usually sit together and make dumplings.Eating those delicious dumplings together in Ms.Hus home,they felt like family!She knew the important role language and cul
8、tural exchange would play in the future,so she wanted to become a teacher.Because it can break down language and cultural barriers and Many students go to work at Chinese companies.Work in groups of four:One acts as the interviewer and the other three as the students from Confucius Institutes.The in
9、terviewer interviews the students about their experience of learning Chinese language and their experience with Chinese culture.You may refer to the following expressions.SpeakingInterviewing someoneWe are pleased to welcome.What was your biggest challenge?Thanks for joining us.How did you overcome
10、it?Tell us more about.What are you keen on?Thanks for your time.What is the key to your success?It was a pleasure talking with you.What do you feel is your biggest achievement?A:Hi,Jane.Welcome to the show!B:Thanks for inviting me.A:Tell us,what was your biggest challenge in learning Chinese at the
11、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.I got to practise my Chinese on a daily basis,and I could learn
12、how native Chinese speakers spoke.A:What do you feel is your biggest achievement?B:Learning Chinese characters!I have learnt about 1 500 so far.When I first started,I didnt think it was even going to be possible to learn so many,but now I find that I can read signs,menus,and even some easy newspaper
13、 articles.Sample conversationA:What are you most keen on?B:Ive really become keen on learning more about the Chinese culture,in particular Chinese calligraphy.As I have learnt Chinese characters,I have developed a great appreciation for their meaning.I want to explore Chinese characters by learning
14、how to write them in a more beautiful way.A:Finally,what do you want to say to anyone interested in learning Chinese?B:Id say,give it a shot!While some aspects may be difficult,it is rewarding and you will be happy that you tried.A:Thanks for your time.B:Youre welcome.Reading for WritingExpress your
15、 opinions on studying abroadLead in1.Which school will you choose if you have a chance,Tsinghua University or Harvard?2.In your opinion,why are there so many people wanting to study abroad?3.What kind of the advantages or disadvantages of studying abroad?While reading：Activity1：Read for each writers
16、 main opinion and reasons for their opinions.1.Go through the title and the passage quickly to summarize what the text mainly talk about.2.Underline the reasons for their opinions.3.Whats the type of text?1.Go through the title and the passage quickly to summarize what the text mainly talk about.2.U
17、nderline the reasons for their opinions.3.Whats the type of text?1.The first letter talks about the disadvantages of studying abroad for young people are greater.The second letter talks about the advantages of studying abroad are much greater2.Reasons for the first opinion:To begin with,many student
18、s who study abroad face great economic pressure;Another important factor to consider is the tremendous pressure that comes with studying abroad;A final point to consider is that while studying abroad does have potential benefits,young people who study in China also have a great future to look forwar
19、d to!Reasons for the second opinion:The first advantage of studying abroad is personal growth;Another advantage is the increased chance for cultural exchange;Finally,studying abroad provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of our motherland.3.Argumentative writing and letter.Act
20、ivity2：Summarize the language&organization features of the passage.Connectors expressing opinionConnectors expressing reasons or evidencePoint of view:Listing:Summary:Cause&effect:Restating:Giving examples:1.Read the letters again and then underline the connectors.Then think about other connectors f
21、rom“Connectors expressing opinion”and“Connectors expressing reasons or evidence”In my opinion;as far as I know;as far as I am concerned;personally(speaking)to begin with;what is more;besides;moreover;in additionin short;to sum up;all in allin conclusion/summary;generally speakingBecause;as;so;thus;T
22、herefore;as a resultin other words；that is to say;that meansfor example;for instance;such as2.Read the letters again and then use the connectors in the box to rewrite the following sentences.as a result besides for instance that is to say Students who want to study abroad must consider their parents
23、 budget.They should think about whether they can afford the costs of studying overseas.Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people.They may feel lonely and miss their families.Studying abroad will give students a good education.It also helps them to gain a global perspective.Global develo
24、pment strategies help to make connections between China and the rest of the world.Young people with language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.Students who want to study abroad must consider their parents budget.,they should think about whether they can afford the costs of studying ove
25、rseas.Studying abroad can put great pressure on young people.,they may feel lonely and miss their families.Studying abroad will give students a good education.it also helps them to gain a global perspective.Global development strategies help to make connections between China and the rest of the worl
26、d.,young people with language skills and strong cultural awareness are needed.This is to say For instance Besides As a result 3.Mark the parts of the argument in the letters,and then summarize the outline of an argumentative letter.A.Start with a question or a fact.B.State an opinion.C.Give reasons
27、and evidence to support an opinion.D.State a conclusion.3.A:In the past few decades,there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people studying abroad./Is studying abroad a good idea or not?B:Although studying abroad can bring great benefits,I think the disadvantages for young people are gre
28、ater./There are certainly disadvantages,but in my opinion,the advantages are much greater.C:（Paragraphs 24 in each letter）D:(Paragraph 5 in each letter)Outline:Part1 Start with a question or a fact.State an opinion.Part2 Give reasons and evidence to support an opinion.Part3 State a conclusion.Post r
29、eading：Write an argumentative letter about studying abroad.1.Write an argumentative letter about studying abroad and form a correct attitude towards it.2.Exchange your draft with a partner.Use the checklist to help you review your partners draft.Is the opinion clear?Does the writer provide clear rea
30、sons or evidence to support his or her opinion?Does the writer use connectors?Does the writer use correct grammar,punctuation,or spelling?Sample Letter:Dear Editor,Many people ask the question,“Why study abroad?After all,there are many great universities and schools in China that attract great profe
31、ssors both local and foreign.”I think that while this is true,this gets things lightly wrong.The question isnt that people think the quality of their local university is not adequate,but rather how studying abroad helps and benefits the individuals in their own study and career plans.By studying abr
32、oad,Chinese students get a better understanding of other cultures and countries,and learn to see themselves as global citizens.As a result,they can better understand Chinas place in the world and how they can contribute to world peace and development.In addition,overseas students can learn cross-cul
33、tural communication skills,which will help them understand how they can participate on the world stage.There are so many places in the world with hurting,needy people.With such skills and knowledge,they can better lend them a helping hand.Finally,when our students return home,they can share their ex
34、perience with others.There is a wide open world which they can contribute to,but only if they first learn about people from other countries,and their struggles and challenges.In conclusion,the best way to get is by giving,and the easiest way to be loved is by loving others.I hope everyone will agree
35、 that there is a wonderful world out there which can be made better by our presence,but they need to learn how they can contribute and help,and they can best do this through student.Best regards,Liu PingPost reading：Make a debate to exchange your view on studying abroad。1.Exchange your draft in your classroom to get more different ideas.2.Devide the whole class into two big groups and debate for the topic“Studying abroad:Is it a good or bad idea?”
