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课件网) Unit 2 Bridging Cultures Using Language(1): Listening and speaking In this class, you will listen for the gist and details of a coversation about Chinese language learning abroad and infer the setting; identify textual features(语篇特征) of an interview such as opening, closing and expressions to show interest, confirm information and raise follow-up questions. make up an interview conversation to talk about Chinese language learning abroad. Learning objects Chinese Learning Fever Warming-up Q. How do people from other countries find out about Chinese culture By watching Chinese films By taking part in Chinese Bridge Activity 1 By attending a Confucius Institute /k n fju s/ Confucius Institutes The Confucius Institute is an organization that promotes Chinese language and culture around the world. The first one opened in 2004 in Seoul, South Korea. Now there are over 500 Institutes in dozens of countries. Cultural note Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions. 1. Where does this conversation take place Any clues 2. Who are the people speaking 3. What are they talking about Activity 2 1. Where does this conversation take place Any clues [The background music] This morning we’re looking at Chinese language learning around the world. We’re very pleased to welcome Aisha Khan, who is from... It appears to take place in a radio studio. [Opening] Activity 2 2. Who are the people speaking The male speaker ———_____ The female speaker———_____ a radio host a Chinese teacher named Aisha Khan 3. What are they talking about They are talking about Chinese learning in the Confucius Institute in Karachi, Pakistan. Activity 2 Listening strategy topic identities of speakers background sounds （背景） Activity 3 purpose function development reasons purpose Listen again and take notes by filling in the poster below Activity 3 Welcome 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 practice fascinating Chinese traditions. Knowledge of the Chinese language and culture is important because of increasing _____. Many students go on to great jobs in _____. Join us today to help break down language and_____ and bring the world together! speak Chinese Chinese culture Chinese activities Chinese companies cultural barriers a few students and teachers trade between China and Pakistan Activity 4 Answer the questions according to what you remember of the question. 1. What made Aisha feel like she was part of Ms Hu's family 2. Why did Aisha want to become a teacher 3. Why do students learning Chinese see it as beneficial to their future Activity 4 1. What made Aisha feel like she was part of Ms Hu's family 2. Why did Aisha want to become a teacher 3. Why do students learning Chinese see it as beneficial to their future Making and eating delicious dumplings tog ... ...
