1、UNIT 1Life is a learning curve.Unit 1 Life is a learning curveOpening upListening to the worldSpeaking for communicationFurther practice in listeningWrapping upLearning objectivesFun time.talk about learning/teaching methods4Learning objectivestalk about learning experiences1listen for signal words
2、for listing2give and respond to advice3.Opening upRead the following quotes about learning.Do you agree with them?Why or why not?We learn by doing.AristotleI partly agree with the quote because it is not the only way of learning:We gain first-hand experience by interacting with the environment;We ga
3、in second-hand experience by reading books.Opening upRead the following quotes about learning.Do you agree with them?Why or why not?A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.Albert EinsteinYes.It is dangerous for a person who knows a little about something thinks he knows it all.Opening upRead the fol
4、lowing quotes about learning.Do you agree with them?Why or why not?The best way to learn is to teach.AnonymousYes.Going through the process of trying to explain something to others will help you understand,absorb and consolidate what you have learned.Listening to the worldSharingListeningViewing.Lis
5、tening to the worldSharing1 Watch a podcast for its general idea.The podcast is mainly about the things people are learning at the moment and the most difficult thing they have ever learned.2Watch Part 1 and fill in the blanks.1)new things2)At the moment3)quite difficult.Listening to the world3Watch
6、 Part 2 and check the true statements.Sharing1A2B3C4D5E6F7G8H.Listening to the world4Watch Part 3 and fill in the blanks.SharingAA:The most difficult thing 1)_is Mandarin Chinese.I did it in evening classes a few years ago and I 2)_ it really,really difficult.I have ever learnedfoundBB:Probably capo
7、eira,which is a Brazilian dance,martial art,fight thing.Its 3)_of all these things.And yes,that was very difficult because there were lots of unusual 4)_ to learn.a combinationbody movements.Listening to the world4Watch Part 3 and fill in the blanks.SharingCC:5)_was the most difficult thing.Learning
8、 to driveDD:Well,I learned some Sanskrit,and thats got um,6)_ two more than Latin.Its quite difficult 7)_.nine casesby most standards.Listening to the world3Watch Part 3 and fill in the blanks.SharingEI think I found 8)_ very hard at school.FrenchFUm,I learned to play the trumpet at school.That was
9、pretty difficult.Er and maybe learning to drive.I 9)_ learning to drive.hated.Additional NotescapoeiraA Brazilian folk dance created by descendants of slaves from Angola.It combines elements of dance,music,and martial arts,known for quick and complex moves using power,speed,and leverage for leg swee
10、ps.Listening to the worldSharing3 Watch Part 3 and fill in the blanks.Additional NotesSanskritone of the oldest,and also the most famous and culturally important Indic languages.It was used by the refined and cultured members of ancient Indian society,and continues to be used today in religion and c
11、ertain types of high discourse.Sanskrit is of tremendous importance for Hindus because many Hindu religious texts are written in it.Listening to the world.Listening to the world5 Work in pairs and discuss the question.1 What are you learning at the moment?Do you enjoy learning it?Why?I am learning y
12、oga at the moment.I enjoy it because it helps improve my flexibility,strength and balance.2 Whats the most difficult thing youve ever learned?Why?The most difficult thing for me is learning to drive,because I was overwhelmed with all the things I was asked to do at the same time.Sharing.Listening to
13、 the world5 Work in pairs and discuss the question.3 What do you enjoy learning most?Why?SharingI enjoy learning how to use new technology,because new technology makes my life convenient and comfortable.Listening to the worldSharingListeningViewing.Listening to the worldListeningListening skillsAddi
14、tional TipsListening for signal words for listing Listen for the total number of items at the beginning Listen for words and expressions that signal the beginning,following and end of the listingu e.g.the last,the final,lastly,and finallyl Listing items with equal valueu e.g.to begin with,to start w
15、ith,furthermore,moreover,in addition,besides,whats more,the last but not the least,lastly,finally.Listening to the worldListeningListening skillsAdditional TipsListening for signal words for listinglWords and expressions indicating importanceu expressions:above all,the most important/obvious/notewor
16、thyuAdjectives:main,vital,significant,chief,central,principal,primary,major,distinctive,and the est forms of adjectives.Listening to the world2 Listen to a radio program and rearrange the following expressions.ListeningWHILE you listene-c-a-g-d-h-b-f.Listening to the world3Listen to the radio progra
17、m again and complete the table.ListeningWHILE you listen1)speak2)saying the wrong thing3)practice speaking/talking to himself4)making mistakes5)native speakers6)pronunciation7)listening skills8)listening and reading.Speaking for communicationRole-play1 Read the statements.Then listen to a conversati
18、on and check the true statements.1 Both of the speakers agree that studying with friends is more motivating.2 The woman thinks that talking to someone while reading notes helps her concentrate.3 Eating a lot before an exam always makes the man feel sleepy in the exam.4 The woman always try to sleep
19、for eight hours the night before an exam.Speaking for communicationRole-play2Read the table.Then listen to the conversation and write G for giving advice and R for responding to advice in the right column.1 G 2 R 3 G 4 R 5 G 6 R 7 R.Additional TipsGiving and responding to adviceGiving and responding
20、 to advice in an appropriate way are useful and important speaking skills.Speaking for communicationRole-playSpeaking skillsExpressions for giving advice Why dont you?My(main/personal)recommendation/suggestion/is/would be If that happened to me/If I were in your place/if I were you/In that case,Id r
21、ecommendDo you think it is a good idea?The sooner youthe better.might work/would probably work/is worth a try.If you ask me/The way I see it,it probably would have been better(not)to have.Additional TipsSpeaking for communicationRole-playSpeaking skillsExpressions for responding to advice Thank you,
22、Ill take that into consideration.Thanks.That sounds good/interesting.I hadnt thought of that before.Thank you so much for offering that advice.Thank you for the advice.Ill tryMaybe youre right.Thanks for saying that.Speaking for communicationRole-play3Look at the pictures and read the conversations
23、below.Then fill in the blanks using the words in brackets.1 you should eat;a good2 should not spend;Youre3 Why dont;am not sure thats4 its a good;suppose to.Speaking for communicationRole-play5 Role-play the situations.Situation 1What should I do about my son?B:How was your weekend?A:I spent the who
24、le weekend tiredB:Why dont you ask your son to give you a hand?A:He needs to study B:I think you should let him do some housework.A:You are right.But misses lessonsB:I think you should have a talk with him.A:I agree with you.He went out B:If I were you,Id talk with him as soon as possible.A:You are
25、right.Speaking for communicationRole-play4 Role-play the situations.Situation 2My flatmate is driving me crazy!B:Many expensive clothes Has she got lots of money?A:She borrowed money from me B:Has she paid you back?A:No B:I think you really need to have it back?A:I think so,but how?B:Have you tried
26、asking her to sell the clothes she never wears?A:Thats a good idea.Speaking for communicationRole-play4 Role-play the situations.Situation 3Should I help my friend find a girlfriend?A:Bob is getting even fatter.B:I think he should go to the gymA:Right.Also,Bob buys takeaway meals.B:Then perhaps he should try to change his diet.A:Good idea.Bob likes watching TV.B:I really think he should change his way of living.A:Exactly.I think he probably should change his job.B:Thats a good idea.Fun timeEnjoy Ellen DeGeneres Commencement Speech at Tulane University.