(
课件网) Explore Languages around the World Unit 5 Languages around the world What do the quotes suggest or imply Yes. The importance of learning a foreign language. Let’s Explore Languages Around The World! How many languages are there in the world 7117 Do you know these countries and their official languages Japan Japanese Egypt Arabic(阿拉伯语） Denmark Danish Korea Korean ①. What's the main topic of this speech A.The official languages of the UN. B. Learning a foreign language. C. One American girl. ②. What's the speaker's attitude towards foreign language learning Listen for main ideas opinion/feeling A. objective (客观的) B. supportive C. doubtful (怀疑的) Learning English is very useful, but it is wise to learn at least one other foreign language, if possible. Listen for details 1. How many languages are there in the world 2. How many UN’s official languages are there 3. How many billion people speak the UN’s official languages as their native or second language nearly 7000 languages six around 2.8 billion They are spoken by around 2.8 billion people as their native or second language. United Nations 4. Why do many students choose to study one of the UN official languages As they think it means better job chances in the future. The UN has six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, and Spanish. Many students choose to study one of the languages that are spoken at the UN. Reference: Pronouns(it, they, she. etc.) refer to something or somebody mentioned earlier. Pay attention to the context to help you understand what the pronouns refer to. Students Language(s) they choose Reasons many students One of the languages that are spoken at _____ better _____ an American girl _____ Her _____ were from Denmark. another young lady _____ She had _____ from _____ the UN job chances Danish French grandparents friends French spoken countries Why do you learn English job family friends Listen again and sum up the reasons Listen for details Speaking Think about other language(s) you want to learn and why. My father is doing business with Russians. I’d like to learn Russian so I can help him in the future. Perhaps I should study French. I think it sounds beautiful, and I know it’s used in many countries. I like watching Japanese cartoons, so I’d like to learn Japanese. Post-listening Family Personal interest Personal development Pair work Sample1 A: What language do you want to study B: I really want to study... Because if I learn.... I will... What about you A: My choice is... because... Sample 2 A: Which language do you want to learn B: I will choose... to study. The reason is that... And you A: I would like to learn... because... Which other language would you like to learn Why Peer Assessment(同伴评价） 1. Content 内容(4 points) Does the conversation cover（包含） tasks assigned 2.Language(3 points) Do both students use clear and fluent(流利的） language 3.Manner(3 points) Are ... ...
