Introduction to English 2- SDVSTO0A

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Introduction to English

What do you remember from last time..?

Last time

Introduce yourself

Socrative quiz

Goal:

Finish Identity map -> Questions? 
Hand in today!

Explore  what language means

Why/when do wé use English?

- To communicate to other speakers who do not share your language.
- To understand the movie we are watching.
- To chat when gaming.
- To express emotion.

Think about these and answer them for yourselves on paper. 

Who uses English in the world?

When do we use English?

What people speak English the most?

How is a language formed/ shaped?

It's a language, you use language. It is a tool. It is not a thing you can physically touch. It does not have to look perfect, like when you are forming and shaping it, like a sculpture. You have to be able to use it as a tool. A way to communicate a message, right?

What is a Language?

Different accents, dialects, official, non official, slang, creole, other varieties. 
 
Used by people to communicate. Not by machines. Language is spontaneous, always moving, never the same. Language is determined by the people who use it! People decide what ends up in dictionairies or not even: What language is used in a region or country. 

 

All users of English have to speak and write like someone from and English speaking country

1. agree
2. disagree

All users of English have to learn how to speak and write the same way

1. agree
2. disagree

America's official language is English

1. true
2. false

America 'uses' English But it isn’t a national language. America doesn't have an official language. 

The majority of English speakers live in America and Great- Britain

1. False
2. True

America 'uses' English But it isn’t a national language. America doesn't have an official language. 

Where do people speak English?

The UK government classifies the following overseas countries as majority native English speaking:

Antigua and Barbuda

Australia

The Bahamas

Barbados

Belize

Canada*

Dominica

Grenada

Guyana

Ireland

Jamaica

New Zealand

St Kitts and Nevis

St Lucia

St Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

United Kingdom

United States of America

Attitudes towards language need to change

- Communication is possible without perfect grammar. 
- Students do not need to speak English like a native.
(I dont even speak like I write for school in my first language) 
- You should always tickle your brain tho! Laziness does not do any good to the brain.
- Challenge youself, but have realistic expectations of yourself! 

One thing you got from this sesh

Did yoúr attitude towards English change during this sesh? why?

Goal:

Finish Identity map -> Questions? 
Hand in today!

Explore  what language means
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Next time: 
* Present Identity map
* Discuss personal qualities