Unit 2Learning English Is Not Easy------Some Advice andSuggestions
Unit 2 Learning English Is Not Easy -Some Advice and Suggestions
Main PointsI,Leading InIL, Text AII.Text BVocabulary PracticeIV.Practical Writing
Main Points Ⅰ. Leading In Ⅱ. Text A Ⅲ. Text B ●Vocabulary Practice Ⅳ. Practical Writing
LeadingInTopicsfor Discussion1.When did you start learning English?2.How didyou feel when you mademistakes in your Englishlearning?.3.How can you improveyour listeningskillsin English?·4. What do you think of the importance oflearningEnglish?
Leading In • Topics for Discussion • 1. When did you start learning English? • 2. How did you feel when you made mistakes in your English learning? • 3. How can you improve your listening skills in English? • 4. What do you think of the importance of learning English?
ReferenceMaterialWe all know that some students are better at learning aforeign language than others. Why is so?And what makesa good language learner? Here offers some strategies ofgood language learners.They will help you master someeffectiveways of learning English.The first is the ability to develop an active learning strategy.In otherwords,good language learners have the ability to set goalsSecondly.good language learner are able to see the language as a formalsystem,with its own rules and relationships between forms and meaningsThe third is to develop a social strategy for learning.This means thatgood learners knowthey will make mistakes.However,they will try totalk native speakers of the language and overcomedifficulties in theirlanguagelearning.Eventually,they becomefluentin thelanguage
Reference Material We all know that some students are better at learning a foreign language than others. Why is so? And what makes a good language learner? Here offers some strategies of good language learners. They will help you master some effective ways of learning English. The first is the ability to develop an active learning strategy. In other words, good language learners have the ability to set goals. Secondly, good language learner are able to see the language as a formal system, with its own rules and relationships between forms and meanings The third is to develop a social strategy for learning. This means that good learners know they will make mistakes. However, they will try to talk native speakers of the language and overcome difficulties in their language learning.Eventually, they become fluent in the language
Thefinal factorisemotional.Alllanguage learners willhaveemotionalproblems while theyare learning.In spiteof this,a goodlearnerwill cope effectivelyand will cultivatepositive attitudestowards themselves,toward languagelearning in generaland towards thetarget language,ciotvand
The final factor is emotional. All language learners will have emotional problems while they are learning. In spite of this, a good learner will cope effectively, and will cultivate positive attitudes towards themselves, toward language learning in general, and towards the target language, society and culture
Text AIf you Don't MakeMistakes,You Won't Learn!Isn't it frustrating:it isalwaysthesamemistakesthatpreventyoufromgetting that better mark inyour English tests.How canyou unlearn those mistakes?Don'ttrytoo muchatatime.Instead,concentrateon just one typical mistake.Gothroughtheexplanationsandexercisesinyour grammarreferenceor textbook.When readingEnglishtexts,lookoutforthat specific grammaraspect
Text A If you Don’t Make Mistakes, You Won’t Learn! • Isn't it frustrating: it is always the same mistakes that prevent you from getting that better mark in your English tests. How can you unlearn those mistakes? • Don't try too much at a time. Instead, concentrate on just one typical mistake. Go through the explanations and exercises in your grammar reference or textbook. When reading English texts, look out for that specific grammar aspect
Tips on Learning EnglishBacklog AnalysisUnlearn typical English mistakesEnglish GrammarEnglish Gap-filling exercisesEnglish Grammar in textsVocabularyStudy English every DayLearn English through ReadingLearn English through FilmsLearn English through SongsLearning StrategiesTargets Motivation is half the workDon't overdo it!Treat yourself to something_goodStudy English with friends
Tips on Learning English Backlog Analysis Unlearn typical English mistakes English Grammar English Gap-filling exercises English Grammar in texts Vocabulary Study English every Day Learn English through Reading Learn English through Films Learn English through Songs Learning Strategies Targets Motivation is half the work Don't overdo it! Treat yourself to something good Study English with friends
1.Learning a language means learning a skill, not acquiringknowledge. You test your command of a foreign languagebyyourabilityto perform in it,not byhowmuch youknowabout it. Performance refers to your ability to understandspeak, read and write. Knowledge refers mainly togrammarrules and vocabulary.2. Avoid reading anything that is too difficult for you.Readingshould be a pleasure, so the texts should be within yourrange.3. If you read enough, you will find that you will acquire alarge vocabulary without needing to turn to the dictionaryall thetime4. If you are reading an argument, make notes on the points“"for"and “against". You will soon get into the habit of notonly reading in English, but thinking in English as well.Thinking in a foreign language is an indispensablerequirementof fluency.5.You should readaswidely as you can一
1.Learning a language means learning a skill, not acquiring knowledge. You test your command of a foreign language by your ability to perform in it, not by how much you know about it. Performance refers to your ability to understand, speak, read and write. Knowledge refers mainly to grammar rules and vocabulary. 2. Avoid reading anything that is too difficult for you. Reading should be a pleasure, so the texts should be within your range. 3. If you read enough, you will find that you will acquire a large vocabulary without needing to turn to the dictionary all the time. 4. If you are reading an argument, make notes on the points “for” and “against”. You will soon get into the habit of not only reading in English, but thinking in English as well. Thinking in a foreign language is an indispensable requirement of fluency. 5. You should read as widely as you can. 6.The best way to read an article is to read it
8.Remember, there are twokinds of vocabulary:receptive andproductive.Receptive vocabulary refers to the words you can recognizeand understand but can't necessarily use.Productive vocabulary refers tothe words vouknow and can use with confidence9.It'stotally pointless learning grammar forits own sakeIO.Sentence structure is the way we show the relationship between ideasand eventsI1 The most important thing to do with a dictionary is really to use it.above all when you are reading.Use it till you know your way round itand enjoy what it offers you12. Reading a newspaper is the very best thing you can do to improveyour English13.Have to discount your native language14. Listening comprehension is the key to the command of any foreignlanguage15.Any communicative or practical use ofEnglishis better than study ingrammar for its own sake. ... Whatever you do, don't study grammarisolation
8. Remember, there are two kinds of vocabulary: receptive and productive. Receptive vocabulary refers to the words you can recognize and understand but can’t necessarily use. Productive vocabulary refers to the words you know and can use with confidence. 9. It‘s totally pointless learning grammar for its own sake. 10. Sentence structure is the way we show the relationship between ideas and events. 11. The most important thing to do with a dictionary is really to use it, above all when you are reading. Use it till you know your way round it and enjoy what it offers you. 12. Reading a newspaper is the very best thing you can do to improve your English. 13. Have to discount your native language. 14. Listening comprehension is the key to the command of any foreign language. 15. Any communicative or practical use of English is better than study in grammar for its own sake. . Whatever you do, don’t study grammar isolation
Language points for Text A1.manage:vsucceed in taking,using,or doingThey are not sure whether they can manage to control thissituation.变成2.turn into:changein formor natureHis bitter experience has turned him into a stronger person.停车场3.parkinglot请求4.ask for:makea request for somethingThe workers are asking for another increase in pay给某人教训5.teachsomeonealessonHisfailurein the examhastaughthima lesson6.beafraidof害怕做某事7.dare to do something胆敢做某事8.take a leaf out of someone's book :follow other's example学习某人
Language points for Text A 1.manage:v. succeed in taking , using, or doing They are not sure whether they can manage to control this situation. 2.turn into : change in form or nature 变成 His bitter experience has turned him into a stronger person. 3.parking lot 停车场 4.ask for: make a request for something 请求 The workers are asking for another increase in pay. 5.teach someone a lesson 给某人教训 His failure in the exam has taught him a lesson. 6.be afraid of 害怕做某事 7.dare to do something 胆敢做某事 8.take a leaf out of someone’s book : follow other’s example 学习某人 Father asked his youngest son to take a leaf out of Mary’s book