1、Unit 9 Learning Lesson 2 Language Learning Tips Talk about English learning Activity 1 1. How do you learn English? 2. What difficulties do you have? What tips do you know about learning English? to read simplified classic works to check the dictionary while reading to guess the meaning of an unfami
2、liar word to memorise grammar rules and do a lot of exercises Activity 2 Listen to an interview about effective ways of learning English. Which topics are mentioned? How to: increase knowledge of English learn new words use a dictionary learn grammar deal with unfamiliar words be a good learner 1. W
3、hy is it a good idea to read simplified classic literature and watch English films and programmes? 2. What does “learning words in context” mean? 3. What is a natural way to learn English grammar rules? Answer comprehension questions. Activity 3 Listen again. Complete the missing information. 1. Wha
4、t is Dr. Smiths advice on effective English learning? Dr. Smiths advice is to _ of English beyond the classroom. One way to do that is _. He recommends that you try _. The other way is to _. increase your knowledge by reading more simplified classic literature listen more Activity 3 2. What is his s
5、uggestion on learning words? Firstly, you should _. A lot of the time, youll be able to _ of an unfamiliar word without _. Also, you should learn _. For example, we say “open the book”, but “turn on the computer”. 3. What advice does he give on learning grammar? Just memorising the rules is _. His a
6、dvice is that when you learn a grammar rule, you should try to use it in _. By doing so, youll be learning grammar in a more natural way than from a grammar book. learn words in context guess the meaning looking it up words in chunks not helpful speaking and writing activities Activity 4 Pair Work:
7、Discuss the questions. 1) Do you find Dr. Smiths advice helpful? 2) What are other ways to learn English vocabulary and grammar effectively? Activity 5 Do you know the differences between British and American English? Can you list some examples? Spelling memorise vs. memorize Pronunciation Adult, do
8、ctor Vocabulary flat vs. apartment Activity 6 Listen to the programme and find out the differences between British and American English. Aspects Examples ways of pronouncing words water, tomato example, dancing in the classroom uses of words subway, underground, tube Activity 7 Listen, imitate, and
9、complete the sentences in the Talk Builder. Showing interest 1. We have different ways of pronouncing words. For example, Thats odd! _! Do they still mean the same thing? 2. I say “example” and “dancing in the classroom”, but Robert . _! How do people ? 3. We say “lift”, but Americans say “elevator”
10、. _! 4. The American “subway” is called the “underground” in the UK, or the “tube” in London. _! I never realised Wow They sound so different Ah Interesting They sound so different Ah/Wow Wow/Ah Interesting Can you add more expressions? Activity 8 Search online to find more differences between Briti
11、sh and American English. Resources you may use: 1) British English vs. American English: 24 differences illustrated language/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic 2) The differences in British and American spelling spelling/ Activity 9 Pair Work: Act out a dialogue between an expert and a learner talking about differences between British and American English. Thank You
