Unit 2English around the world 高一英语必修1单词知识讲稿.ppt

How many years have you learned English? Pre- reading Test for “English” 1.Which country has the most English learners in the world? A. Singapore B. China C. Malaysia D.Netherlands B 2.When does English have the most speakers_________. A. now B. in the time of Shakespeare C. in the 12th century A 3.English is only spoken in Britain? (T/F) F America, Australia, Canada, New Zeeland and Britain India, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia and China (Native language） （Foreign language） The development of English Skimming Main idea Paragraph 1 The spread of the English language in the world. Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3, 4 Paragraph 5 Native English speakers can understand each other even if they dont speak the same English All languages change when cultures meet and communicate with one another. English is also spoken as a foreign or second language in South Asia and South Africa. The passage mainly tells us_____ A a brief history of the English language B the difference between British English language and American English. C the different kinds of the English language in the world. A Careful reading Para 1 Development of English the end of the 16th century the next century today People England Many other countries More people speak in more countries Para 2 A British person say “flat”, but what does an American call it? Apartment The differences between British English and American English. vocabulary spelling pronunciation autumn fall typhoon tornado I think I guess colour color centre center traveller traveler dance [da:ns] dance[d?ns] not [not] not [na:t] Br E Am E Br E Am.E They can understand each other. Para 3-4 Why has English changed over time? All languages change when cultures meet and communicate with one another. Par