高中英语 Unit2English around the world Warming up and reading课件 新人教版.pptVIP

Unit 2 English around the world Why can’t Mr. Obama understand Mr. Brown? From these we can see there are differences between British and American English. It’s important to have a good knowledge of English. Do you think the English spoken all around the world are all the same ? 1. When did English begin to be spoken in many other countries? 2. Which country has the largest number of English learners in the world? * * Do you want to come to my flat? Where? Is it beautiful? flat (B.E) = apartment (A.E) Shall we go to the pub to celebrate your birthday? Wow, the bar is a nice place. Wow, I want a tin of Coko, some sweets. What about you? Well, I want a can of milk tea, some Candy. Great. I like football match very much. Hey, let’s go and see a soccer game. It is very exciting. Oh no, the lift must be full of people this time. Time to go home. Let’s go to the elevator together. English Around the World the USA Canada New Zealand Australia South Africa the United Kingdom Ireland Do you know how many people use  English as their native language,  second language, or foreign language? number of speakers example countries working situation the native language the foreign language the second language 375 million 750 million 375 million USA, UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, New Zealand China and many other countries India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Philippines. government,schools, newspapers,TV Can you name some countries in which English is spoken? world Englishes American English British English Australian English Canadian English Singapore English African English Malaysian English Indian English 1. Which country do you think has the most English learners? 2. Look at the title of the following passage and guess what it is about. Then read it quickly. The Road to Modern English Fast-reading Answer the questions In the 17th century. China. TaskTwo: choose the right answer 1.English has/had the