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UNIT 1Life is a learning curveUNIT 1Life is a learning curveUnit 1 Life is a learning curveWrapping upFun timeUnit 1 Life is a learning talk about learning/teaching methods4Learning objectivestalk about learning experiences1listen for signal words for listing2give and respond to advice3talk about learning/teachingOpening 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 gain second-hand experience by reading booksOpening upRead the following qOpening 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 following qOpening upRead the following 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.Opening upRead the following qListening to the worldSharingListeningViewingListening to the worldSharingLListening to the worldSharingSharing1 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 difficultListening to the worldSharing1Listening to the world3Watch Part 2 and check the true statements.SharingSharing1A2B3C4D5E6F7G8HListening to the world3Watch PListening to the world4Watch Part 3 and fill in the blanks.SharingSharingAA：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 capoeira,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 movementsListening to the world4Watch PListening to the world4Watch Part 3 and fill in the blanks.SharingSharingCC:5)_was the most difficult thing.Learning to driveDD:Well,I learned some Sanskrit,and thats got um,6)_ two more than Latin.Its quite difficult 7)_.nine casesby most standardsListening to the world4Watch PListening to the world3Watch Part 3 and fill in the blanks.SharingSharingEI think I found 8)_ very hard at school.FrenchFUm,I learned to play the trumpet at school.That was pretty difficult.Er and maybe learning to drive.I 9)_ learning to drive.hatedListening to the world3Watch PListening to the worldSharingSharing3 Watch Part 3 and fill in the blanks.Listening to the worldSharing3Listening to the worldListening to the worldListening 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 yoga 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.SharingSharingListening to the world5Work inListening to the world5 Work in pairs and discuss the question.3 What do you enjoy learning most?Why?SharingSharingI enjoy learning how to use new technology,because new technology makes my life convenient and comfortable.Listening to the world5Work inListening to the worldSharingListeningViewingListening to the worldSharingLListening to the worldListeningListeningListening skillsListening to the worldListeninListening to the worldListeningListeningListening skillsListening to the worldListeninListening to the world2 Listen to a radio program and rearrange the following expressions.ListeningListeningWHILE you listene-c-a-g-d-h-b-fListening to the world2Listen Listening to the world3Listen to the radio program again and complete the table.ListeningListeningWHILE you listen1)speak2)saying the wrong thing3)practice speaking/talking to himself4)making mistakes5)native speakers6)pronunciation7)listening skills8)listening and readingListening to the world3Listen Speaking for communicationRole-playRole-play1 Read the statements.Then listen to a conversation 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 for eight hours the night before an exam.Speaking for communicationRoleSpeaking for communicationRole-playRole-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 RSpeaking for communicationRoleSpeaking for communicationRole-playRole-playSpeaking skillsSpeaking for communicationRoleSpeaking for communicationRole-playRole-playSpeaking skillsSpeaking for communicationRoleSpeaking for communicationRole-playRole-play3Look at the pictures and read the conversations 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 toSpeaking for communicationRoleSpeaking for communicationRole-playRole-play5 Role-play the situations.Situation 1What should I do about my son?B:How was your weekend?A:I spent the whole 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 right.Speaking for communicationRoleSpeaking for communicationRole-playRole-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 asking her to sell the clothes she never wears?A:Thats a good idea.Speaking for communicationRoleSpeaking for communicationRole-playRole-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.Speaking for communicationRoleFun timeEnjoy Ellen DeGeneres Commencement Speech at Tulane University.Fun timeEnjoy Ellen DeGeneres
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