English – a Language of the

World.( 8th 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

Warming up.Let’s talk about

English – speaking countries.

English-speaking countries

•The United kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island

•The United States of America•Canada•Australia•New Zealand

Discover Britain Quiz

(do you know that…..)

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.

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

Speaking.•What is Language?

•A language is …..

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

Studying English

• HOW can we study English• WHERE can we study English

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

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

Travelling is the best way to study languages

What is the best way to study languages?

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

Grammar.•Past Simple•Past Continuous

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

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

Learning English has a beginning but no end