Unit-9-Learning-a-Language.ppt

Unit 9 Learning a Language,Part I Listening & Speaking Activities Part II Reading & Language Activities Part III Extended Activities,Part I Listening & Speaking Activities,Brainstorming Listening Speaking,Brainstorming,Expressions for language accent, dialect, pronunciation, syllable, intonation, tone, rhyme, stress, grammar, syntax, structure, context, vocabulary, phrase, word, lexicon, morpheme, prefix, suffix, slang, idiom, jargon Expressions for assessing language behavior appropriate (appropriateness), accurate (accuracy), proper, fluent (fluency), erroneous, meaningful, logical, nonsense, make no sense, comprehensible, readable, to the point, redundant, repetitive, wordy, concise, precise, formal, informal Expressions for using a language express, read, scan, listen to, translate, interpret, summarize, paraphrase, outline (vt.),Expressions for types of language use poetry, sonnets, fiction, nonfiction, novel, story, news reports, document, script, lyrics, summary, essay, composition, dissertation/ thesis, autobiography, biography, note, memo speech, conversations, dialogue, monologue, lecture, interview, presentation Expressions for types of language users writer/author, reader, translator, interpreter, poet, scriptwriter, playwright, copywriter, reporter, journalist Expressions for learning a language: rote learning, review, preview, revise, make notes, repeat, communication, interaction, input, intake, output, language aptitude, learning strategies,Listening,Listen and answer the following questions: 1. Why is Li studying a foreign language? -Li felt from his middle school days that he had a talent for language, both the mother tongue and English. But later he questioned his decision and language aptitude. Despite his doubts he has become more interested in and fascinated by learning a new language. 2. What is his attitude toward learning vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation? - He doesnt think they are difficult. 3. What, according to Li, is the most difficult aspect in learning English? And why? -He finds what stands in his way when learning English is the special use of certain words, i.e. idioms. They are not easy to understand although they consist of familiar words; and there is a huge body of idioms for learners to master.,4. How does Li define the term “idiom”? -An idiom is an expression whose meaning cannot be derived from the meaning of the individual words in the expression. 5. How did he misunderstand a British student the other day? - Li was told that the British student watched a football match and got a kick out of it. Li thought he was hit by the ball or kicked out of the stadium by a football player. Actually the British student meant he had got a lot of fun from watching the match. 6. Which area of language is Li going to study in the future? -Li is interested in cultural studies, which he thinks is a neglected but very important area, because he believes that it is mainly the cultural aspects of language rather than the other linguistic aspects that determines successful communication.,Do you know what these idioms mean?,kick the bucket euphemism - die be the top dog / wear the pants e.g. Mr. Brown has been our top dog for 25 years, but hes retiring. Three of our senior executives are fighting for his job and nobody knows wholl end up as new top dog. The old man still owns the shop and comes to work. But his son wears the pants now. mad money e.g. The other day we ran out of gas sixty miles from home. I had forgotten my wallet. But we were lucky - my wife remembered she had her mad money, so we were able to buy gas to get back home. be on thin ice e.g. Young man, unless you start turning in your assignments on time and pull up your test scores, I have to tell you that you are on thin ice in this class. Right now youre very close to failing.,a fat cat e.g. I hate to see fat cats showing off all their money, but I would sure love to be one myself. But I guess my only chance of being a fat cat is to win ten million dollars in the lottery. poker face e.g. I never know whether my boss likes my work or not - he is a real poker face! rain check e.g. Id love to go out with you, Ben. Im sorry Im busy tonight, but Id like a rain check. have a heart e.g. Charlie, I know Ive owed you the hundred bucks for a long time. But, have a heart: give me a little more time because I really dont have it right now. cross my heart e.g. “Billy, cross my heart, it wasnt me who broke your bicycle.“ rub elbows with e.g. If you travel across America by bus, you rub elbows with all sorts of people. Youll meet older retired people, young students and others who ride the bus because its cheaper than flying.“,How do you learn English ?,Choose several questions from the following list and interview your partner about them: 1. When did you start learning English? 2. Do you enjoy English learning? 3. Do you think you have a talent for learning a language? 4. Why did you choose English as your major at college? 5. What is the most difficult aspect in learning English? Why? How do you intend to deal with it? 6. How do you mana