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课件网) Unit 2 BRIDGING CULTURES Listening and speaking Talk about Chinese language learning abroad Learning objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: 1.获取和整合听力材料中介绍孔子学院的相关信息。 2.分享在孔子学院学习汉语的体会，增强学生传播汉语文化的意识。 3.分析和理解英语句子中的弱读现象。 Why do you think they learn Chinese What do you think is their biggest challenge in learning Chinese What method do you think they would adopt to learn Chinese Why do you learn English What’s your biggest challenge in learning English What’s your method of learning English Lead in 1.What do you know about Chinese language learning abroad 2. How do people from other countries learn about Chinese culture By visiting the museum 1 3 2 By visiting China By attending a Confucius Institute 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. Activities in a Confucius Institute Tai Chi Chinese Calligraphy Chinese Painting Chinese Cooking Erhu (traditional Chinese instrument) Confucius Institute Pay attention to the setting 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. Who are the speakers What is their relationship What are they talking about Pre-listening Learning tip Aisha Khan in the Confucius institute 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... 1. Apart from Chinese language, Aisha’s teacher also taught her _____. Chinese Kungfu B. Chinese idioms C. Chinese culture 2. At the beginning, the institute had _____ students and teachers. only a few B. many C. none 3. It is important to learn Chinese language and culture because the _____ between China and Pakistan has increased. A. conflict B. trade C. communication 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 center for _____. You can learn and practice fascinating Chinese traditions. Knowledge of the Chinese language and culture i ... ...
