English around the world Unit 2 English around the world

Reading & Speaking Read the dialogue on page 15 and find out the different British and American English words. Amy (American) Lady (British) subway left keep going straight two blocks right underground left-hand side go straight on two streets right-hand side

Difference Between Am. English and Br. English vocabulary autumn fall I think I guess colour color centre center traveller traveler spelling pronunciation dance [da:ns] dance[dæns] not [not] not [na:t]

British English American English lift (电梯) elevator petrol (汽油) gas flat (公寓) apartment autumn fall underground(地铁) subway vocabulary university(大学) college rubbish(垃圾) garbage dustbin(垃圾箱) trash can holiday vacation fortnight(两星期） two weeks football soccer trousers pants pants underpants toilet bathroom ground floor first floor

Do you know how to spell the following words in American English? theatre, centre theater,center colour,honour,labour color,honor,labor traveller traveler fulfill fulfil program programme tyre tire realise, apologise realize,apologize smelt,spelt smelled, spelled

American president Bush American English British Prime Minister Gordon Brown British English American president Bush

Pre-reading There are a number of different Englishes in the world. How did they come out(出现)? Why has English changed over time? What will world Englishes be like in the future?

The Road to Modern English Reading The Road to Modern English ?

Guess the subjects mentioned in this passage A .development B. British English C . American English D. changes E. Ancient English F. English spoken in Asia G. English spoken in Africa H. English spoken in Europe

The structure of the passage ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ② ③ ④ ⑤

Main idea The history of English spreading all over the world. Para 1 Native language speakers can understand each other even if they don’t speak the same kind of English. Para 2 All language change when culture communicate with one another. Para 3-4 English is spoken as a foreign language or second language in Africa and Asia. Para 5

Reading skills 1、略读或跳读（找重点词、关键句理解文章大 致内容。） 2、如何找主题句或关键句 （1）顺承式段落多在第一句 1、略读或跳读（找重点词、关键句理解文章大 致内容。） 2、如何找主题句或关键句 （1）顺承式段落多在第一句 （2）转折式段落常是第二句带有 however/but的句子。

The road to modern English Timeline The road to modern English AD 450-1150 The English was spoken in England. It was based more on _________than the English we speak at present.

The road to modern English Timeline The road to modern English AD 450-1150 The English was spoken in England. It was based more on _________than the English we speak at present. AD 800-1150 Because the people who ________ England spoke first _______and later__________, English became _________ like German. In the 1600s ________________ made use of a wider ______________than ever before. In 1620 Some British settlers moved to ___________. In the 18th century Some British people were taken to _________. 1765-1947 English was spoken in India as well as in Africa and Asia. It became the language for _______________ and ______________ in India. By the 19th century The English language was settled. Two big changes: Samuel Johnson wrote his __________. Noah Webster wrote _____________________________________________ and gave a separate identity to ____________ English spelling. Now English is spoken in _________, __________, __________, __________ ________and so on.

The road to modern English The English was spoken in England. It was based more on _________than the English we speak at present. AD 800-1150 Because the people who ________ England spoke first _______and later__________, English became _________ like German. In the 1600s ________________ made use of a wider ______________than ever before. In 1620 Some British settlers moved to ___________. German ruled Danish French less Shakespeare vocabulary America

Australia government education dictionary American In the 18th century Some British people were taken to _________. 1765-1947 English was spoken in India as well as in Africa and Asia. It became the language for _______________ and ______________ in India. By the 19th century The English language was settled. Two big changes: Samuel Johnson wrote his __________. Noah Webster wrote ____________________________________________________ and gave a separate identity to ____________ English spelling. Now English is spoken in _________, __________, _________, __________ ________and so on. Australia government education dictionary The American Dictionary of the English Language American India Singapore Malaysia South Africa China

or English had the most speakers in the 17th century. English developed when new settlers and rulers came to Britain. Languages frequently change. The language of the government is always the language of the country. English is one of the official languages used in India. This reading describes the development of the English language.

Ms Wang is a shop assistant. One day a foreigner comes to her shop: Ms Wang：“Hello.”  Foreigner ：“Hi.”  Ms Wang ：“You have what thing？”  Foreigner ：“Can you speak English？”  Ms Wang :“if I not speak English, I am speaking what?” Foreigner ：“Can anybody else speak English？” Ms Wang: You yourself look. All people are playing,  no  people have time, you can  wait, you wait, you not wait,  you go！” Foreigner “Good heavens. I want to speak to your head.” Ms Wang :Head not zai. You tomorrow come！”

Debate: Since there are British English , American English, Canadian English and so on, will Chinese English develop its own identity?

Homework Read the passage at least 2 times by yourself. Underline the important phrases and sentences. P11 Learning about language.

Discussion: Some people say that Chinese is a much better language, so it is more important for us to master it and it is not so necessary to master foreign language. Do you agree with this opinion? And why?

How much do you know about the English language? It is an international language and widely used. It is the official language of many countries and the UN. It plays an important role as a first or second language. It is learned by people in many non-English speaking countries.