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Unit 5
Listening and Talking
By the end of the class, you will be able to
Listen to a talk about different kinds of English;
Gain useful expressions about asking for clarification and make a conversation on asking for clarification.
Distinguish the vocabulary difference between British English and American English;
Different kinds of English
British English
American English
Canadian English
Australian English
New Zealand English
Indian English
South African English
The most commonly recognized types of English are British English and American English.
Now let's listen to a talk about different kinds of English.
Listen to the first part of the talk.
What are different kinds of English mentioned
As many countries speak English as a first language, there are many different kinds of English: _________________________________
______________________________.
British English,
Australian English and many others
American English,
There are differences in _________, _____________ and _________.... However, these differences can cause _________ for non-native English speakers.
confusion
vocabulary
pronunciation
grammar
听力文本
As many countries speak English as a first language, there are many different kinds of English around the world: British English, American English, Australian English, and many others. Some English learners might ask, “Can English speakers from different countries all understand each other ”The answer is yes. People in these countries can usually understand each other with very few problems. There are differences in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar, but those are usually not big problems. However those differences can cause confusion for non-native English speakers. For example, a student who has learnt British English might not be familiar with the different vocabulary that an American might use. Listen to this conversation between a foreign language student and her American classmate.
□semester/term □restroom/toilet
□gas/petrol □subway/underground
They are different in vocabulary — using different words but referring to the same thing.
Listen to the second part of the talk. What are the two pairs of words that the student is confused by Tick them in the boxes.
◆According to part 2, how British English is different from American English
How to ask for clarification
Amy: Thank you very much for helping me with my English.
Betty:You’re welcome!When are you free to meet This semester, I’m free on Tuesday and Thursday after lunch.
Amy: _____________ ________________________________
Betty:You know, semester—half of a school year.
Amy:Oh, __________________
Betty:Yes, like a term. The British say “term”. We usually say “semester” here in America.
Amy: Got it! My first English lesson with you, haha Ok, let’s meet on Tuesday.Where shall we meet
Betty: Let’s meet at a coffee shop near my home. it’s very convenient to get there by subway.
Amy: __________ ________________________________
Bettty: Yes, the train that goes under the ground!
Amy: Ah, got it! Haha, my second English lesson—thank you!
I’m sorry
What does “semester” mean
you mean like a term
Do you mean the Underground
Subway
They are different in spelling.
Look at the pairs of words below. Which words are British English and which are American English Try to think of more pairs of words like these.
petrol sweet toilet honour mum flat
gas candy restroom honor mom apartment
◆According to this part, how British English is different from American English
英式和美式英语用词的一些常见差异及规律:
有些名词的词尾,英式拼写为-re,美式拼写为-er,
例如: metre-meter、theatre-theater、centre-center。
有些名词的词尾,英式拼写为-our,美式拼写为-or,
例如:labour--labor、honour-honor、favour-tavore。
有些词的词尾变化时,英式双写字母l,而美式则单写l,
例如:quarrelled-quarreled、traveller-traveler。
有些词的变化无规律,只是改变其中的某几个字母,
例如: grey-gray、 plough-plow。
同一概念在两种英语中用不同的词来表示,
例如: autumn-fall、railway-railroad、waistcoat-vest。
Role-play
What misunderstanding has happened
The same word may refer to different meanings or things.
◆According to this part, how British English is different from American English
Zhou Wei refers to , American English for .
Martin explains that pants refers to in British English.
pants
trousers
underwear
Can you find the words used to ask for clarification
Choose one or two pairs of words in Activity 3 and make a conversation.
A: Excuse me, do you know where
is the school restroom
B: ...
A: ....
Asking for clarification
Express lack of understanding
Could you say it in another way Can you clarify that for me Could you rephrase that When you say…, do you mean… I’m sorry but I’m not sure (that) I understand.
Sorry, I’m not sure (that) I know what you mean.
Sorry but I don’t quite follow you.
Example 1
A: Let's stop at the next station to get some petrol for the car.
B: Petrol Do you mean gas I don't understand what petrol is.
A: Oh, right! In British English, “petrol” is what Americans call “gas” — it's fuel for cars.
B: Got it. So am I right in saying “petrol” and “gas” mean the same here
A: Exactly! Just different words in different English varieties.
Example 2
A: Let's buy some sweets for the kids.
B: Sweets Does that mean candy I usually say “candy” for those.
A: Yep! “Sweets” is British English — Americans use “candy” for the same thing.
B: Oh, I see. So what you're really saying is we need to get candy
A: You got it! Just a fun language difference.

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