College English（1） Unit 1 Some Strategies for Learning English,1. An English Song,ABC,2. Word-web,3. Blank-filling,4. Active Vocabulary and Passive Vocabulary,-,Before Reading,Global Reading,Detailed Reading,After Reading,Questions about the Song,5. Discussion,Before Reading_1.1,Before Reading,Global Reading,Detailed Reading,After Reading,ABC,Before Reading_1.2,Questions about the Song,How many years have you been learning English? What do you think of yourself as far as English learning is concerned? Are you satisfied with the progress you have made? Why or why not?,Before Reading,Global Reading,Detailed Reading,After Reading,Before Reading_2.,Word-web,Find as many words as possible about English learning.,Directions:,Before Reading,Global Reading,Detailed Reading,After Reading,English Learning,listening,speaking,reading,writing,English corner,electronic dictionary,BBC,VOA,Before Reading_4.,Even native speakers of a language have both an active and a passive vocabulary. Active vocabulary consists of the words you use frequently and comfortably in speaking and writing, while passive vocabulary consists of the words you recognize when you read and listen. Therefore, when you encounter a new word or expression that you want to learn, you have to decide whether you want to be able to recognize it again or to make it part of your “active” vocabulary.,Before Reading,Global Reading,Detailed Reading,After Reading,Active Vocabulary and Passive Vocabulary,Question: According to the passage, what is active vocabulary and passive vocabulary respectively?,Before Reading_5.1,Before Reading,Global Reading,Detailed Reading,After Reading,Discussion,1) Do you think it useful to learn English with the help of some strategies?2) What strategies do you think can be employed in English learning?,Make your own opportunities for practice in using the language inside and outside the classroom.,Before Reading_5.2,Before Reading,Global Reading,Detailed Reading,After Reading,Suggested Strategies:,1._,Specific ways:,Ask your teacher questions before, during and after class.,1)_,Speak to a foreigner.,2)_,Listen to an English radio program.,3)_,Watch an English movie.,4)_,Read an English article on the Internet.,5)_,Use English software.,6)_,Be willing to make mistakes in order to learn or communicate.,2. _,Use context to understand.,3. _,Globe Reading_main,1. True or False,2. Questions and Answers,Before Reading,Global Reading,Detailed Reading,After Reading,3. Multiple Choice,4. Discourse Analysis,5. Role Play,Globe Reading.1.1,Before Reading,Global Reading,Detailed Reading,After Reading,Directions:,Decide whether the following statements about the text are true or false.,True or False,Language learners should memorize all the new words.,While active words demand constant practice and memorization, words that do not often occur in everyday situations require just a nodding acquaintance.,F,( ),1.,Its impossible to cram too many words into your head at a time.,T,( ),2.,The meaning of a word and the way native speakers use it are equally important.,3.,T,( ),Globe Reading.1.2,Before Reading,Global Reading,Detailed Reading,After Reading,Listening to English occasionally will improve your ear and speaking skills.,One must listen to English on a regular basis.,F,( ),4.,Its important to catch every detail in English listening comprehension.,The first time one may not catch a great deal, but with each repetition one will get something more.,F,( ),5.,Language learners do not find many opportunities to practice oral English at school.,6.,Rehearsing aloud is a useful way to practice spoken English.,T,( ),7.,T,( ),Globe Reading.1.2,Before Reading,Global Reading,Detailed Reading,After Reading,Reading is the only reliable source of language input.,8.,There are various ways like keeping an English diary or writing to a pen pal to keep writing in English regularly.,Reading is the main and most reliable source of language input.,F,( ),9.,Reading and listening are more important in language learning than speaking and writing.,A balance between input and output is important.,F,( ),10.,T,( ),Globe Reading.2.1,Before Reading,Global Reading,Detailed Reading,After Reading,Questions and Answers,1) What is your definition of “language learning strategy”? 2) Can we treat all new words in the same way? If no, how to divide new words into different categories, which deserve different treatment? 3) What does the author want to tell us in Paragraph 4?Do you know the different meanings of the following two sentences?A) Besides Tom, everybody here has been to Beijing.B) Except Tom, everybody here has been to Beijing. 4) What should you do if you cannot understand very well the English conversation or passage in a tape? 5) If there is no partner, how could you practice speaking English?,