A point:
Practice “练习” n. 例:get a lot of practice
v. Practice sth. / doing sth. 例:Do you often practice playing the piano?
Step 4 Practice
Look at the sample conversation in 2c. First read, and then practice in pairs.
Step 5 Exercises
完成句子:
1. I study _________ (通过制作词汇表的方式).
2. Do you ever ___________ (和朋友一起练习对话)?
3. The best way to learn new words is _____________ (通过看英语杂志的方式).
4. He often __________ (犯错误).
5. You should __________ (练习说) English as much as possible. 第四课时
Step 1 Revision
Get the students to say out the learning challenges and solutions.
Step 2 Reading
First ask the students to look through the passage to find out the challenges the writer had:
a. He couldn’t understand every word.
b. He couldn’t always make complete sentences.
c. He found English grammar was difficult.
Then study the passage.
Some points:
1. first of all = at first
2. it doesn’t matter “不要紧, 没关系” = Not at all. / That’s all right.
3. I was also afraid to speak in class ..
be afraid to do sth “害怕做某事” 例:Don’t be afraid to speak in class. of doing sth Don’t be afraid of speaking in class.
of sth “害怕某事”
(that) 从句 “恐怕 ” I’m afraid (that) he can’t come now. Read the passage after the tape.
Scan the statements below the passage and write “T” of “F”.
Step 3 Writing
3b. Let the students write the letter themselves then check the answer.