Unit 1 How can we become good learners ?

Part 1 .Words and phrases.

n. textbook conversation [ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn] pronunciation sentence expression secret grammar note physics chemistry speed partner ability brain attention knowledge

v. discover repeat pronounce increase create connect review

adj patient born active

adv. aloud wisely

ask sb for help finish doing sth. at first word by word be afraid to do sth because of look up fall in love with take notes make mistakes depend on be interested in

pay attention to connect... with for example write down find out

Part 2. Grammar

1. - .How do you learn English ?

　- I learn by studying with a group.

2.- Do you learn English by reading aloud ?

-Yes , I do . It helps my pronunciation .

3.Match the questions and answers.

Questions Answers 1.How do you practice speaking ? a. By watching English programs. 2. How do you learn new words? b.By listening to a tape and repeating out loud. 3. How do you improve your writing? c. By having conversations with friends. 4. How do you practice listening? d. By taking notes, doing exercises and reading a lot. 5.How do you improve your pronunciation? e.By making word cards. 6. How do you learn grammar? f. By writing e-mails to my pen pals.

Part 3. Role-play the conversation.

Jack: Annie, I'm a little nervous. I have to finish reading a book and give a report next Monday.

Annie: That doesn't sound too bad.

Jack: But I'm a very slow reader.