Задачи урока:
Образовательные:
- формировать обобщенные знания по теме и оперировать ими;
- расширить лингвистический кругозор;
- ознакомить учащихся с особенностями характера британцев, поведения в определенных жизненных ситуациях;
Развивающие:
- развивать умения выделять главное, развивать мышление, память;
- развивать самостоятельность, эмоции;
- совершенствовать навыки связной речи;
- практиковать учащихся в умении знакомить людей, задать допустимые этикетом вопросы
Воспитательные:
- создать условия для формирования у учащихся уважения, интереса к культуре и народу страны изучаемого языка, поддержание интереса к учению;
- содействовать эстетическому воспитанию;
- развивать коммуникативные навыки;
ХОД УРОКА
1. Организационный момент.
Teacher: Good morning dear pupils. Glad to see you. I hope you are alright today and are ready to work hard at our lesson.
So many countries, so many customs. Each nation has its own peculiar life style. What is usual in one country may seem odd in another. The roots of peoples’ behavior can sometimes be found in their past. Even the geographical position and climate have shaped distinctive traditions and manners.
E.g. in Russia, a country with a severe climate, it is natural to serve hot tea with lemon, while in Great Britain they offer you tea with milk and no sugar.
So let’s observe some customary things of Russia and Great Britain in order to let you feel at ease everywhere.
2. PHONETIC DRILL
Teacher: Let’s pronounce correctly the words you need to discuss this topic. Listen and repeat.
[t] [i] [ei] introduce English Labour traditional Englishman Lake District stereotypes Englishness changeable tea freeze behavior
Thames
tradition
Scotland
3. WARM -UP
Teacher: What do you think a typical Brit is like?
Pupil 1: He is believed to be snobbish and dull.
Pupil 2: He is a tea-drinker and talks of the weather and constantly reads ”The Times”.
Pupil 3: And , of course, there’s cricket.
Teacher: Our knowledge of foreign countries is based on stereotypes. Some stereotypes are true; some are not. Now you’ll listen to the text and then we’ll discuss it.
4. LISTENING
Teacher: Well, listen to the text and answer the questions.
THE NATION OF TEA- DRINKERS?
Traditional English tea? This is a myth. The legendary ‘Earl Grey’ is far from being No.1 in England. Well, it is definitely popular among tourists in Oxford Street; but it is difficult to imagine an English person buying it at Sainsbury’s. Different Indian teas are in major demand in England as well as all over Europe.
Moreover, tea is not the primary drink for modern British. Nowadays, they also don’t necessarily drink it at 5 o’clock. Freedom of choice rules the cuisine-an English person would choose between tea and coffee in the morning, tea and water at lunch, and they would have some juice with dinner. Children ask parents for a glass of Coke; young people, sharing the latest fashion for a healthy way of life, take a bottle of pure water. Tea seems to be in the shadows.
The stereotype is to some extent correct-the English usually do drink tea with milk and no sugar.
Questions.
- What is the name of the famous English tea?
- Is it as popular in England as among tourist visiting this country?
- Do the English necessarily drink it at 5 o’clock?
- Why does tea seem to be in the shadows?
5. READING
Teacher: Now, let’s read the text and do the task.
LONG LIVE THE KING, LET IT BE!
Britain is believed to be a country of old traditions and customs. The unique system of government proves this statement-Britain is a monarchy. The Queen is the official head of state.
The recent scandals of the Royal family have diminished its role and influence over the people. The voices of abolition are becoming more and more powerful. The forthcoming abolition of the monarchy won’t be a surprise. Britain is yearning to become more liberal.
Talking about the Royal family is taboo. British people consider it to be bad form. The recent Royal wedding was ignored by the majority of people- they didn’t watch the ceremony on television, nor discuss it at the dinner table. While the wedding was big news abroad, the I-do-not-care approach dominated in Britain. Being ignorant of the monarchy is becoming trendy.
Old traditions are lapsing; new rules and principals are being introduced. The stereotypes are failing. That is inevitable-the modern world is a single whole. The main task of coming generations is to get accustomed to the new reality and establish intercultural relations on the new basis. Culture studies are progressing.
Living in the country the language of which you study, certainly helps to learn more about its culture. Staying at one place is good; traveling around the country is definitely better. Traveling broadens ones horizons and helps to more quickly get rid of notorious stereotypes. Visiting different parts of the United Kingdom( England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) helps to mark differences within the country. Modern Britain is different even from the past-war country. Yet recent changes are deeply rooted in British history.
New words:
Diminish - уменьшить Establish - установить Abolition - отмена Broaden - расширить Trendy - модный Notorious - печально известный Accustom - приучить Past – war - послевоенный
Take True-False test
- The system of government shows that Britain is a republic.
- Some recent facts from the Royal family’s life increased its role.
- Talking about the Royal family is very popular nowadays.
- The recent Royal wedding was ignored by many people.
- Knowledge of the language doesn’t help a person to learn more about its culture.
6. SPEAKING
ROLE-PLAY
Class splits into 2 groups: A and B. Each group chooses a spokesperson , who gives a description of a stereotype.
Group A – English people
Group B- Russian people
Example: They are thin and silent. Their behaviour is calm and quiet . Their clothes are reserved- grey and brown tweed suits. They eat porridge, bacon and eggs, smoke pipes and ride in red buses.
DISCUSSION
WHOLE-CLASS work
Teacher:
- Are these descriptions fair? realistic? up-to-date?
- What are the positive and negative qualities of these nationalities?
Words to help
Hard-working/lazy/active
Don’t like foreigners/open and friendly/hospitable
Have/don’t have (good) sense of humor
Honest/dishonest
Talk a lot/reserved
Polite/rude
Greedy/generous
Big eaters/small eaters