1、Unit 5 Languages around the worldListening and Talking1.To summarize the differences between American English and British English by listening to the related information.2.To use expressions of asking for clarification by applying them into a conversation.3.To build up confidence in learning English
2、.Learning objectivesA surveyWhen you learn English,which confuses you most?Vocabulary?Grammar?Writing?culture?pronunciationlistening?English is the _ one with the most native speakers.thirdVarieties of Englishdialects 1.What are the different kinds of English mentioned?2.In what ways are these kinds
3、 of English different from each other?3.For who can these differences cause confusion?British English,American English,Australian EnglishVocabulary,pronunciation and grammarNon-native English speakersActivity 1:Listen to the first part of the talk and answer questions.新新 课课 讲讲 授授 semester/term restr
4、oom/toilet gas/petrol subway/undergroundActivity 2:Listen to the conversation between an American and her British friend.Tick the words that the student is confused by.Activity 3:Talking Which words are British English and which are American English?Which words are British English and which are Amer
5、ican English?British British American American Find more examples that show the differences amongTake notes of the examples as much as possible.Possible Example:The misunderstandings caused by the differences between AE&BE.AE:Mickey DsAustralia:MacsBE:bathroomAE:restroomAustralia:dummyBE:sweetsAE:ca
6、ndyAustralia:lolliesBE:swimming costumesAE:swimming suitsAustralia:swimmersBE:flatAE:apartmentAustralia:unitBE:biscuitsAE:cookiesAustralia:biccyBE:downtownAE:city centerAustralia:CBDBE:shopsAE:grocery storesAustralia:supermarketsBE:pepperAE:bell pepperAustralia:capsicumWhat differences can be found
7、between the BE,AE and Aus E?What differences can be found between the BE,AE and Aus E?DifferencesDifferencesBritish EnglishBritish EnglishAmerican EnglishAmerican EnglishAustralian EnglishAustralian EnglishPronunciationSpellingIntonationDifferent words Without obvious rWith obvious rbiscuitcookiesOh
8、!My God.More variousflatapartmentWill such differences be barriers in their communication?Very unique;simplerWith obvious rMore variousdummySuch differences can cause some misunderstandings in their communication but they can clear it up.In American English,“pants”refers to trousers.But the word“pan
9、ts”means underwear in British English.Activity 4:Role-play and Read the conversation.What misunderstanding has happened?What kind of interesting misunderstandings will happen in their communication?How can we clear it up?Ask for clarification(解释澄清解释澄清).Find out the expressions to ask for clarificati
10、on.You dont?Really?What does it mean?I knew what you mean by the way.Thats what I mean by pants.ConfusionClarificationMore expressions for clarification:Do you mean?Im sorry.Would you mind repeating?I beg your pardon.So am I right in saying?So what youre really saying isAssignment:make a conversatio
11、n Role-play1.Choose one or two pairs of words in Activities 3 and make a conversation.Use the expressions for clarification.Possible dialogueMartin:Hey,Zhou Wei,do you want to go shopping?Theres a sale at my favorite 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.
