English - a language of the world»
«English - a language of the world»
The aims of the lesson practice our conversational skills; revise the material we’ve learnt lately; practice speaking about the necessity of learning
The aims of the lesson
practice our conversational skills;
revise the material we’ve learnt
lately;
practice speaking about the necessity of learning English
Welcome to our talk “English
Welcome to our talk “English As a World Language”
We are going to talk about : -
We are going to talk about :
- Countries
- Languages
- The English language
Who doesn’t know foreign languages doesn’t know anything about his own”
“Who doesn’t know foreign languages doesn’t know anything about his own” I. Goethe
«Кто не знает чужих языков, не имеет понятия и о своём» И. Гёте
"Knowing many languages - means to have a lot of keys to one lock "F. Voltaire
«Знать много языков - значит иметь много ключей к одному замку » Ф. Вольтер
English - a language of the world
English - a language of the world
The English language has official status in 58 countries and it is used in 101 countries.
Remember the names of the countries and the nationalities
Remember the names of the countries and the nationalities
England – the English
China – the Chinese
Ireland – the Irish
Scotland – the Scottish
Germany – the Germans
Australia – the Australians
Russia – the Russians
France – the French
The USA – the Americans
How many people speak English?
How many people speak English?
Chineese 907 mln
English 456 mln
Hindi 383 mln
Spanish 362 mln
Japanese 126 mln
Russian 293 mln
French 123 mln
Arabic 208 mln
German 119 mln
English is the native language in:
English is the native language in:
NEW ZEALAND
GREAT BRITAIN
Australia
Canada
The USA
What is your favourite English word?
What is your favourite English word?
Why people do study English?
Why people do study English?
The ease of communication . English is the mother tongue of over 400 million people and second language for over 1 billion people on the…
The ease of communication.
English is the mother tongue of over 400 million people and second language for over 1 billion people on the planet. The number of English learners grows
The possibilities of the Internet
The possibilities of the Internet.
As you know, English is the main language of the Internet, and the most of the information presented on it.
Reading books and newspapers in the original
Reading books and newspapers in the original
The language of music Songs become more interesting when listening them knowing what they sing
The language of music
Songs become more interesting when listening them knowing what they sing.
Language policy, trade and business
Language policy, trade and business.
Diplomats and politicians from different countries use English to communicate with each other.
The language of sky and sea. The
The language of sky and sea.
The English language is called the language of the sky and the sea. Every pilot and ship's captain must speak English to communicate with each other.
Travelling English is necessary for communication with people when you are abroad
Travelling
English is necessary for communication with people when you are abroad
English is the language of politicians
English is the language of politicians.
2. English isn’t the language of rock and pop music.
3. English is called the language of the sky and the sea.
4. 90 percent of all international business letters are written in English.
5. Every pilot and ship’s captain must not speak English to communicate with each other.
True or False statements
For me, learning English is____________»
«For me, learning English is____________»
Complete the sentences.
Use the words in the box if you like
A pleasure, a hobby, an opportunity, a necessity, a problem, a pain, a nightmare |
You’ll be able to answer the questions: -
You’ll be able to answer the questions:
- Why do you and your friends learn English?
- Why is English very important for you?
Answer the questions: 1)What languages do you speak? 2)Are you proud to be
Answer the questions:
1)What languages do you speak?
2)Are you proud to be Russian?
3)How can you describe the Russians?
4) Australians speak German, don’t they?
5)Can you nameEnglish-speaking countries?
7)What do you know about personal characteristics of the English?
8)Why is it important to learn English ?
Match the words and their definitions: 1
Match the words and their definitions:
1. an official language | a) a means for solving world problems caused by misunderstanding |
2. a foreign language | b) a language spoken in many countries |
3. a widespread language | c) the language spoken at the present time |
4. a mother tongue | d) the language of communication in a country which is also used in government, schools, etc. |
5. a modern language | e) the first language you learned as a child |
6. an international language | f) a non-native language taught at school, university, etc. |
Check the task 1. an official language d) the language of communication in a country which is also used in government, schools, etc
Check the task
1. an official language | d) the language of communication in a country which is also used in government, schools, etc. |
2. a foreign language | f) a non-native language taught at school, university, etc. |
3. a widespread language | b) a language spoken in many countries |
4. a mother tongue | e) the first language you learned as a child |
5. a modern language | c) the language spoken at the present time |
6. an international language | a) a means for solving world problems caused by misunderstanding |
The game “Who Knows More?” Complete the sentences using the facts about the languages
The game “Who Knows More?”
Complete the sentences using the facts about the languages.
“Superstar” | “Genius” |
The Chinese language is… | British English is spoken… |
In Scotland people speak… | English is the official language in many |
English is the world’s top | Half of the world’s periodicals… |
The official languages are… | Computers… |
American English is spoken.. | In our country the Russian language… |
Learning English. Why? to get a better job useful when you travel to communicate with people from all over the world to understand films and…
Learning English. Why?
to get a better job
useful
when you
travel
to communicate with people from all over the world
to understand films and songs in English
to study it at the university
to study abroad
to understand films and songs in English
to study it at the university
to live in an English-speaking country
English 5. to study it at the university 6
useful when you travel
2. to get a better job
3. to communicate with people from all over the world
4. to understand films and songs in English
5. to study it at the university
6. to study abroad
7. to do business
8. to live in an English-speaking country
9. to like the language
10. to enjoy watching films
The most popular reasons for learning English
Reasons for learning English Reasons again learning
Reasons for learning English | Reasons again learning English |
Reasons for learning English Reasons again learning
Reasons for learning English | Reasons again learning English |
Learning English is interesting and exciting | Learning foreign languages takes much time |
When you listen to songs in English, its better to understand the words | When people listen to songs in English, they enjoy the music and they don’t need words |
Watching English and American films in the original is more interesting | More interesting films are translated into Russian |
English is necessary for communication with people when you are abroad | When you are abroad as a tourist, the guide explains everything in Russia. |
THE CORRECT ANSWERS:
I can read, I can write I can speak
I can read, I can write
I can speak English too,
I love learning English!
And what about you?
LET`S WRITE DOWN YOUR HOMEWORK
LET`S WRITE DOWN YOUR HOMEWORK
Составить собственное монологическое высказывание
“I study English because…”
Thank you for the lesson! Good bye!
Thank you for the lesson!
Good bye!
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