Unit 2 English Around the World
Teaching aims and demands:
a. Achieve language skills and related knowledge about the language of English;
b. Learn to communicate when in language difficulties:
c. Vocabulary in this unit:
the words and expressions listed on the teacher’s book
d. Grammar:
Direct and indirect speech
Lesson1
Step 1 Presentation
Get the students have an general idea about the differences between American and British English by playing a tape of various people’s talking. Ask them what countries they think these people come from.
Step 2 Warming Up
Get the students to look at the picture and ask the questions: What do you think Joe is looking for in the bathroom? Why can’t he find it?
Step 3
Ask the students to read the dialogue carefully in part 1. Then get the students to think: What is it that causes the misunderstanding between Joe and the landlady, Nancy? If necessary, explain some language points.
Step 4 Speaking