1、 B1Welcome Unit Reflect on your learning styles and strategies Listening and talking Lead-in Since youve been a student for many years, what is your most effective way of learning? work in groups listen to the teacher and take notes watch videos use flash cards make mind maps keep a learning diary L
2、istening Task1 Since youve been a student for many years, what is your most effective way of learning? work in groups listen to the teacher and take notes watch videos use flash cards make mind maps keep a learning diary Task 2 Listen to their conversation again and take notes on their learning stra
3、tegies. 1. Why does Amy like group work? 2. How does Li Ming organize his thoughts? 3. Does Li Ming like to keep a learning diary? Why or why not? Because she is an outgoing person, so she likes to discuss things. Talking to others helps her remember things. Li Ming organises his thoughts by making
4、mind maps. Yes, she does. Because it helps him plan his learning and what he needs to review for exams. Task 3 Discussion and talking 1. What is Li Mings learning style? What are the typical learning strategies does a visual learner like to use? Li Ming is a visual learner. A visual learner learns b
5、est through visual information. listen to the teacher and take notes; use flash cards; make mind maps keep a learning diary Task 3 Discussion and talking 2.What is Amys learning style? What are the typical learning strategies does an auditory learner like to use? Amy is an auditory learner. An audit
6、ory learner learns best by hearing lectures and instructions. discuss with others Reflect on your learning strategies Task 1 How do you learn English? Rate the learning methods below. 1. I have learning goals and make plans for my English studies . 2. I exchange learning experience with my classmate
7、s. 3. I take notes while listening and reading. 4. I read English newspapers and magazines. 5. I write down new words in my notebook and review them often. 6. I use dictionaries to check for new words. 7. I like to write about what I read or hear in English. 8. I like to watch movies in English. Tas
8、k 2 What other effective methods do you use when learning English? I listen to songs in English. I keep a diary in English. I talk with native speakers when possible. . Work in pairs. Share your ideas with your partners and discuss the questions. 1.What learning strategies do you and your partners s
9、hare? 2.What is the best strategy for you to learn new words? How about grammar? 3.What is the best way for you to improve your reading skills? How about writing? We both use the Internet to learn English, by listening to English songs and watching clips from English TV shows. The best strategy for
10、learning new words is to learn from context, and then use them all the time in communication. The best strategy for learning grammar is through constant use in speaking and writing. The best way to improve reading skills is through extensive reading and reading for pleasure. The best way to improve
11、writing skills is by keeping an English diary and writing in it every day. Summary Learn to think about you own learning styles; Reflect on your learning strategies; Try new learning methods. Assignment According to what youve learned in this class, write down your new ideas about methods to learn English. Thank you!
