Урок з англійської мови для 11-го класу на тему “Learning English with TED Talks”

Урок з англійської мови для 11-го класу на тему

“Learning English with TED Talks”

Автор: вчитель англійської мови
Якімцева Валентина Олександрівна

Topic: Learning English with TED Talks
 

Objectives:

• to develop listening skills;
• to improve English communication skills;
• build up vocabulary;
• to develop critical thinking;
• broaden general knowledge of the world;
• acquire public speaking skills.

Procedure

1. Greetings
2. Aim
   T: Today we are going to discuss the importance of learning English nowadays and  new resources of learning.
    
3. Brainstorming
   1.Why is it very important to study English nowadays?
   2.Why are you studying English?
   3.Is learning English easy for you?
   4.How long have you been learning English?
   5.What do you think about the idea that a language gets rusty if it is not practiced?
   6.Can you follow TV programs on satellite television?
   7.Сan you understand songs in English?
   8.What helps you to achieve good results in learning English?
    
4. Listening

Let’s Begin…

Jay Walker explains why two billion people around the world are trying to learn English. He shares photos and spine-tingling audio of Chinese students rehearsing English - "the world's second language" - by the thousands.

1. New vocabulary

• determine the future – визначати майбутнє
• grueling test – виснажливий тест
• to witness something - стати свідком чогось
• a turning point – критична точка, переломний момент

2. Before you watch:
   1. What is a mania?
   2. What types of mania do you associate with the following:
   a) Justin Bieber;
   b) Barcelona FC;
   c) 700 calories/day;
   d) “Lower taxes, higher salaries!”;

3. Watch TED Talk video - The world's English mania - Jay Walker

Watching and listening

Jay Walker, an entrepreneur and inventor, is going to give a talk on the world's ‘English mania’. Answer the questions.

1. What kinds of mania does he mention?

2. How do Chinese students practice English?

3. How many people are trying to learn English worldwide?

4. In which grade do Chinese students start learning English by law?

5. Why do people choose to learn English?

6. How long does the Chinese Gaokao exam last?

7. How many students in China have already taken Gaokao?

8. What other universal languages does Walker mention?

9. English is becoming the language of ….

10. What does English represent, according to Jay Walker?

4. After you watch

1. Match the adjectives with their definitions

Do you remember what these adjectives describe in Jay Walker’s speech?

5. Homework

Use the adjectives to write a short summary of the talk you have watched (60- 80 words).
 

6. Summary