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Evolution of English Language Worldwide

Explore the history and spread of English from Britain to various countries. Learn differences between British and American English, impact of invasions, and reasons for learning English. Discover how the language evolved over centuries.

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Evolution of English Language Worldwide

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  1. Unit 2 English around the world 段卓娜

  2. How many countries use English as their native language? • Britain (England) • America ( USA ) • New Zealand • Australia • Canada

  3. Guess which of the following words is Britain English and which is American English. • elevator /lift • petrol /gas • rubber / eraser • in a team / on a team (A.E.) (B.E.) (B.E.) (A.E.) (A.E.) (B.E.) (B.E.) (A.E.)

  4. Several Invasions of England • The Anglo---Saxons (German)(BC55---AD410) • Viking and Danish invasions (AD800---AD1150) • The Norman conquest (French)(AD1066)

  5. Listening • Pay attention to the pronunciation of the new words and phrases.

  6. Skimming （泛读） • 阅读标题。 • 阅读每段的开头部分。 • 阅读加粗的单词和词组。 • 注意图片和图表。 • 阅读最后的小节。

  7. main idea of each paragraph • Para.1: Many people all over the world speak English. • Para.2: Native speakers can understand each other even if they don’t speak the same kind of English. • Para.3: Why has English changed over time? • Para.4:Finally by the 19th century the language was settled. • Para.5:English is now spoken widely in South Asia.

  8. Scanning ( 寻读 ) • 针对某个问题找文字信息。 • 涉及数字问题只看有数字的段落。 • 跳过与问题无关的段落。

  9. Read the passage carefully and decide whether the statements are true or false. (F) • 1.English had the most speakers in the 17th century. • 2. English developed when new settlers and rulers came to Britain. • 3. language frequently change. • 4. The language of the government is always the language of the century. • 5. English is one of the official languages used in India. • 6.This reading describes the development of the English language. (T) (F) (F) (T) (T)

  10. Discuss this question in pairs. 1: Why do people learn English?

  11. Why do people learn English? • People can use computers and the internet to learn foreign language. • People can travel in foreign countries. • People can learn in western universities. • People can make friends with foreigners. • People can listen to English broadcast and watch English movies.

  12. Homework:1:Writing: Write a passage using your opinions. 2:Make a timeline of the development of English, using the passage to help you. • During the 5th century AD: English was based more on German: • Between about AD800 and 1150: • By the 1600s: • 1620: • From the 18th century: • 1765—1947: • By 19th century:

  13. Thank you Goodbye

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