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English – a Language of the World.

English – a Language of the World. ( 8 th form) УМК О.В. Афанасьева, И.В. Михеева ( VII) Учитель : Рябова Елена Владимировна. Some facts from the history of English. -The language we are learning -Why we learn it -Where we use it -Where and by whom it is spoken.

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English – a Language of the World.

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  1. English – a Language of the World. ( 8th form) УМК О.В. Афанасьева, И.В. Михеева (VII) Учитель: Рябова Елена Владимировна

  2. Some facts from the history of English

  3. -The language we are learning-Why we learn it-Where we use it-Where and by whom it is spoken

  4. Warming up.Let’s talk about English – speaking countries.

  5. English-speaking countries • The United kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island • The United States of America • Canada • Australia • New Zealand

  6. Discover Britain Quiz(do you know that…..)

  7. Listening.American food and drink. • say what you think about American food and drink; • say why you think that: • 1) American food is part Italian, part British, part German, etc. • 2) much famous food in America is “fast food”; • 3) there are usually “salad bars” inside fast food restaurants; • 4) restaurant people bring “doggy bags” to those who can’t finish all the food on their plates; • 5) Americans now have a light breakfast.

  8. Have a break!

  9. Reading. • Read the text “What is Language?” and choose the right statements among those given after the text.

  10. Speaking. • What is Language? • A language is …..

  11. English language • a language of business, science • it's the official voice of the air and sea • a language of tourists • a language of communication • a language of foreign literature • a language of foreign culture • a language of computers and Internet

  12. Studying English • HOW can we study English • WHERE can we study English

  13. How to study English • The easiest way to learn a foreign language is: • to have a good textbook • to have a good teacher • to go to an English – speaking country • to have an English – speaking pen friend • to chat on the Internet • to phone your friends abroad • to read English books and youth magazines • to read labels and instructions on everything you buy • to watch videos and films in English • to listen to the radio and TV musical programmes

  14. Where to study English • at school • at special English courses • travelling around the world • living in an English-speaking country • communicating with native speakers • with the help of Internet

  15. Travelling is the best way to study languages What is the best way to study languages?

  16. Why do we study English • to communicate with people of the world • to understand films and songs in English • to study at a university (college) • it is useful when you travel • it gives a chance to meet new people • to do business • to get a better job

  17. Grammar. • Past Simple • Past Continuous

  18. Writing. • Complete the text, use a (an), the or zero article. Write the text down.

  19. Homework. • Write a short story. • Why do people learn foreign languages as you see it?

  20. Learning English has a beginning but no end Good luck!

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