1、unit 2 Listening and speakingunit 2 Listening and speakingTalk about Chinese language learning abroad 1.What are the young people doing in the photo?What are they?2.Where is this photo taken?In China or in a foreign country?3.What do you think foreigners will act as Chinese language beginners?4.Do y
2、ou know more details about Chinas Confucius Institute?To meet the increasing demands for Chinese learning,the Chinese government decided to set up Confucius Institutes in foreign countries.The first Confucius Institute was set up in South Korea in 2004.Confucius Institutes adopt flexible teaching pa
3、tterns to suit local conditions while teaching Chinese language and promoting cultural exchange in foreign schools,universities,communities,and enterprises.Brief introduction of Confucius Institutes 1 1Why is it important to pay attention to the setting of a listening text?When you listen,always ask
4、 yourself,“Where is this probably happening?“Before-Listening Discussion2 2What do you need to pay more attention to when you are listening for the setting?Pay attention to the settingWho are the speakers?What is their relationship?What are they talking about?It will help us better understand the ty
5、pe and content of the communication.1 12 2Where does this conversation take place?Who are the people speaking?2.Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions.While Listening(1)3 3What are they talking about?It appears to take place in a radio studio.A radio host and a Chinese teacher
6、 named Aisha Khan.They are talking about Chinese learning in the Confucius Institute in Karachi,Pakistan.This morning were looking at Chinese language learning around the world.Were pleased to welcome Aisha Khan,who is from the Confucius Institute in Karachi,Pakistan.1 12 2Whats the purpose of the p
7、oster?What kind of information is included in it?4.Skim the poster and answer the question:It introduces a Confucius Institute in Pakistan to recruit new students.Purpose FunctionHistory&Development Reason Purpose 5.Listen again and take notes by filling in the poster below.While Listening(3)Welcome
8、 to the Confucius Institute.Learn to _ and all about _!Our institute has grown!We started with _ but now we have many more.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 g
9、o on to great jobs in _.Join us today to help break down language and _,and bring the world together!speak ChineseChinese culturea few students and teachersChinese activitiestrade between China and Pakistancultural barriers Chinese companies输入标题输入标题输入标题输入标题输入标题输入标题点击输入说明文字点击输入说明文字点击输入说明文字点击输入说明文字点击输
10、入说明文字点击输入说明文字TapescriptHost:This morning were looking at Chinese language learning around the world.Were very pleased to welcome Aisha Khan,who is from the Confucius Institute in Karachi,Pakistan.Good morning,Aisha.First,tell us how you came to speak Chinese so well!Aisha Khan:Morning.Well,because I
11、 had a great teacher,Ms Hu!She is the best Chinese teacher in my city.Host:So what makes her such a great teacher?Aisha Khan:Well,apart from language,she taught us about Chinese culture,and we came to love it.Host:Oh,really,what sort of things did she teach you?Aisha Khan:Well,once she taught us how
12、 to make dumplings.She said that during Chinese New Year,families usually sit together and make dumplings.Eating those delicious dumplings together in Ms Hus home,we felt like family!输入标题输入标题输入标题输入标题输入标题输入标题点击输入说明文字点击输入说明文字点击输入说明文字点击输入说明文字点击输入说明文字点击输入说明文字TapescriptHost:She sounds like a great teache
13、r.I bet shes a great inspiration,too.Is that why you became a teacher yourself?Aisha Khan:Absolutely.She knew the important role language and cultural exchange would play in the future.I wanted to carry on her work,so I joined the institute as a teacher.Host:Has the institute changed a lot since the
14、n?Aisha Khan:Yes.At first,we only had a few students and teachers.Now we have many more.The institute is also a centre for Chinese activities,like a bridge into China.Host:So why do you think its been so successful?Aisha Khan:Well,I think learning Chinese has become important for many people,and Chi
15、nese culture is famous around the world.Host:It is,isnt it?I believe its importance has grown because trade between China and Pakistan has increased.输入标题输入标题输入标题输入标题输入标题输入标题点击输入说明文字点击输入说明文字点击输入说明文字点击输入说明文字点击输入说明文字点击输入说明文字TapescriptAisha Khan:Definitely.And as Ms Hu believes,breaking down language an
16、d cultural barriers brings the world together.Host:Your students must also feel that learning Chinese is beneficial to their future.Aisha Khan:Indeed.Many students go to work at Chinese companies.Its great to see them go on to strengthen our connection with China.Host:You seem to love your job.Aisha
17、 Khan:Oh,certainly.Its very satisfying.Host:Oh,thats great to hear!Well,thanks for joining us.It was a pleasure talking with you.Carry on the good work!5.Imagine youre interviewing a student at a Confucius Institute in another country about his or her experience.Work with a partner to brainstorm wha
18、t the interviewer might ask and how the student might answer.R o l e P l a yHow many parts are included in an interview?What are they?This morning were looking at Chinese language learning around the world.Were pleased to welcome Aisha Khan,who is from the Confucius Institute in Karachi,Pakistan.Goo
19、d morning,Aisha,tell us how you can speak Chinese so wellMorning,because I haveSo what makes her such a great teacher?Well,Apart from language,she taught us about Chinese culture.Oh,really?What sorts of things she teaches you?Well.she taught us how to make dumplings.Has the institute changed a lot s
20、ince then?So why do you think its so successful?It is,isnt it?Thats great to hear!Well,thanks for joining us!Its a pleasure talking with you!Carry on the good work!introductiongreetingRaising questions/interview Closing/ending/expressing thanks and wishesWe are pleased to welcome.Thanks for joining
21、us.Tell us more about Thanks for your time.It was a pleasure talking with you.What was your biggest challenge?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?QuestionsAnswerschallenges learning tones/Chinese characters-achieve
22、mentsreading/speaking-interestscalligraphy or Chinese ancient poems-reasonsseek cooperation do business with Chinese-ways/methodsChinese music/Chinese TV drama/Chinese booksThen role-play the interview.Use the phrases and questions in the box to help you.1 12 2What problem is Lu Yao having?What may
23、be the cause of the problem?1.Read the conversation and answer the questions:P r o n u n c i a t i o n3 3How can he solve his problem?He is having a problem with an English listening task.He has trouble hearing the weak forms of the words which are not stressed.He should pay more attention to the we
24、ak forms,watch some movies,and study how the weak forms are used.2.Listen to the conversation above and underline the weak forms the speakers used.Then practise the conversation with your partner.语法填空练习About Confucius Institutes As Chinas economy and exchanges with the world have seen rapid (grow),t
25、here has also been a sharp increase in the worlds demands for Chinese learning.(benefit)from the UK,France,Germany and Spains experience in promoting their (nation)languages,China began (it)own exploration through establishing non-profit public institutions aim to promote Chinese language and cultur
26、e in foreign (country)in 2004:these were given the name the Confucius Institute.Confucius Institutes adopt flexible teaching patterns adapt to suit local conditions when (teach)Chinese language and promoting culture in foreign primary schools,secondary schools,communities and enterprises.growthBenefitingnationalitswhich/thatcountriesandteachingTips for learning Chinese quicklyRead the poster and try to write a summary on how to learn Chinese quickly for foreign beginners.拓展阅读拓展阅读
