(
课件网) Bridging Cultures Unit2 Listening and speaking By the end of this period, you will be able to: 1. listen for the gist of a conversation about Chinese language learning abroad by paying attention to the setting; 2. listen for the details about Chinese teaching organizations and students’ experiences; 3. make up a dialogue about Chinese language learning abroad. Learning Objectives 1.What do you know about Chinese language learning abroad Lead-in 2. How do people from other countries learn about Chinese culture By watching films, visiting China, attending a Confucius Institute, etc. Lead-in To meet the increasing demands for Chinese learning, the Chinese government decided to set up Confucius Institutes in foreign countries. The first Confucius Institute was set up in South Korea in 2004. Confucius Institutes adopt flexible teaching patterns to suit local conditions while teaching Chinese language and promoting cultural exchange in foreign schools, universities, communities, and enterprises. Lead-in Activities in a Confucius Institute Tai Chi Chinese Calligraphy Chinese Painting Chinese Cooking Erhu Lead-in Pay attention to the setting(背景) When you listen, always ask yourself, “Where is this probably happening " Understanding the setting will help you understand the type and content of the communication more clearly. Listening strategy Pre-listening 2. Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions. Where does this conversation take place A. In a university B. In the street C. In a radio studio 2. Who are the people speaking A. Interviewer and interviewee B. Teacher and student C. Friends 3. What are they talking about They are talking about _____ in the Confucius Institute in Karachi, Pakistan. Chinese language learning This morning we’re looking at Chinese language learning around the world. We’re pleased to welcome Aisha Khan, who is from the Confucius Institute in Karachi, Pakistan... While-listening 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 practise 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! Listen again and take notes. cultural barriers speak Chinese Chinese culture a few students and teachers Chinese activities trade between China and Pakistan Chinese companies While-listening 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 together in Ms Hu's home made Aisha feel like she was part of her family. Because she wanted to carry on Ms Hu's work. Because l ... ...
