Что такое социальный английский
«Social English»
I. Организационный момент. Введение в тему урока.
We can describe language by using words to talk about grammar (grammatical description). But we can also describe language by saying how it is used. This is the function of the language (functional description).
If I were you, I’d leave now (grammatical description: second conditional, functional description: giving advice).
What other functions of the language do you know?
So, at today’s lesson we’ll practise these functions and possible responses.
II. Повторение и обобщение теоретического материала.
Everyone is supposed to choose what to say. Our choice of words can be influenced by the situation we are in, by the person we are talking to, and by what we are talking about. Compare these different phrases for asking permission.
Asking permission from a friend:
Is it all right if I use the phone?
Asking permission from the same person, but about a more serious topic:
Do you think I could possibly phone Australia?
Asking permission from a stranger:
Do you mind if I open the window?
The first example was informal and friendly. The second two examples were more formal and polite. There are some rules about when to use an informal phrase and when to use a polite phrase.
Working in groups try to discuss and formulate 3-4 rules when we usually use polite language.
(We use polite language when we:
III. Развитие навыков чтения.
Of course, our choice of words depends on the situation, our relationship with the person we are talking to, and what we are talking about. We should respond in an appropriate way, informally or politely and in accordance with how the other person speaks to us first.
If we so not use polite forms, there is a risk that the other person will think we are being rude. We may not get the result from the conversation that we want.
Read the text and say:
What annoys the author, if it could really be a problem when you are in a foreign country, if you think it would be better when you do in Rome as the Romans do?
What pieces of advice would you give to the person?
In which way would you answer his very last question?
Say one thing, mean another
Do you ever get annoyed by people who say one thing but mean another? For example, they say you, “That’s very kind of you, I’d love to”, when you invite them to the cinema, but really they are thinking of an excuse so they can avoid you! People who ask for advice also annoy me. They say things like “What do you think I should do?” but then they don’t listen to what you tell them. Sometimes they don’t even let you answer, but answer themselves! This really gets on my nerves. Politeness is also a problem. When people ask you to open the window, they say “Excuse me, but could you possibly open the window for me?” I prefer to be more direct. Why shouldn’t we just say “Can you open the window?” or something like that? I’ve tried this a few times, but people either look annoyed, or they don’t do what I ask them to. I wonder why?
IV. Развитие навыков аудирования.
Now listen to the tape and try to explain why the man had poor experience in asking for information.
Asking for directions
Have you ever tried asking people for directions? I had to go to London on business recently, and I soon realized that I should have bought a street map. Whenever I followed the directions of passers-by, I got lost. “You can’t miss it”, they would say. “Carry straight on, it’s opposite the bank”. After walking for half an hour, I would realise that I must have gone wrong somewhere. “Could you tell me where the bank is, please?” I would ask someone. I ought to have known that this was a mistake. “Which bank do you mean? I think you should go back to the station…” I now see that I should have taken a taxi. After all, London taxi drivers have to pass a test on their knowledge of its streets. But of course whenever I thought of this, I could not find a taxi. In the end I found the solution. I went up to the first tourists I saw and asked if I could look at their tourist map. They turned out to be from Scotland and they gave me very detailed instructions. The only problem was that I wasn’t able to understand exactly what they said.
V. Активизация лексико-грамматического материала. Тренировочные упражнения.
1. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
a) I’m sorry I broke your keyboard.
I do apologize for breaking your keyboard.
b) Can you give me directions for the station?
Could you tell _____the station?
c) You must be thirsty, so can I offer you some tea?
You must be thirsty, so _____.
d) If I were you, I wouldn’t buy a dog.
e) I’m sure that Jack hasn’t left home yet.
Jack _____ home yet.
f) I suppose that this is Trafalgar Square.
This _____ Trafalgar Square.
g) Perhaps Jean’s plane was delayed.
Jean’s plane _____ delayed.
h) It was unnecessary for you to come early today.
You _____ come early today.
2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
a) What’s your opinion of Roger’s new book?
What do you think of Roger’s new book?
b) Thank you very much for your help.
I _____ for your help.
c) May I leave my bag here?
Is it _____ leave my bag here?
d) Let’s go to the beach tomorrow.
Why _____ to the beach tomorrow?
e) I like going sailing more than swimming.
f) Could you open the window?
Do _____ the window?
g) Is it all right if you take care of the children?
Do _____ care of the children?
h) I recommend going by train.
I think you _____ by train.
i) Excuse me, I can’t get past you!
Excuse me, you _____ way.
j) “You’ve passed your driving test, Ron! Well done!” said Carol.
Carol congratulated _____ driving test.
3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
a) Can I offer you a lift home?
Would you like a lift home?
b) What time does the next train leave?
Could _____ the next train leaves?
c) I think you should sell the car.
If I _____ the car.
d) Shall I mow the lawn?
Would _____ mow the lawn?
e) Am I going the right way for Downwood?
f) Do you have to make so much noise!
wouldn’t
I _____ so much noise!
g) Let’s go for a pizza.
4. Choose the most suitable response.
a) What do you think of my new car?
b) Do you promise to pay me back at the end of the month?
c) Can I use your phone?
d) Where do you suggest I stay?
e) Do you want beer or wine?
f) I can’t stop worrying about my exam tomorrow.
g) Janet, make us some tea, will you?
h) Would you mind moving your bag from the seat?
i) How kind, you really shouldn’t have bothered.
j) Is it all right if I use your bike?
5. Choose the most suitable response.
a) Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?
b) More coffee anybody?
c) I wish you wouldn’t smoke in here!
d) Well, it was nice talking to you, but I have to dash.
e) Could you tell me whether this train stops at Hatfield?
f) Shall I collect the tickets for you?
g) What would you do in my situation?
h) How do you do. I’m Bill Thompson.
6. Choose the most suitable expression for each situation.
a) You want to invite someone you have just met to go to the theatre with.
b) You are recommending a new restaurant to a friend.
c) Your boss suggests that you work overtime on Saturday, but you don’t want to.
d) You want to ask the waiter to bring you another drink.
e) You want someone to move out of the way.
f) You greet a friend you haven’t seen for a few weeks.
g) You are sitting on a bus and want the person in front of you to shut the window.
h) You want to know how to get to the station, and you ask a stranger.
i) You want some advice from a friend.
j) You ask your boss for permission to leave work early.
VI. Развитие умений диалогической речи.
Invite your friend/teacher to go somewhere. He accepts/refuses your invitation.
Introduce your friend to your parents/school teacher.
Ask the police-officer/stranger the way to the nearest café/theatre/bank.
VII. Заключительный этап урока. Подведение итогов.
What does “social English” mean?
“Social English” means learning about expected ways of behavior, knowing what sort of English to use in different situations, formal and informal.
Books. Reading.
The world of books is enormous. Speak about your reading preferences. ( Olympiad. Form 8-9)
I’m fond of reading. In my opinion, books are a source of emotional inspiration and romantic feelings. Reading is very useful, because books enrich our experience with that of other people. Besides, books help me to continue my education.
I’m sure that a reader lives a richer life than a non-reader. The time spent on a good book is never wasted. Reading is a rewarding pastime. Books tell us about the beauty of nature, space travel and faraway countries, adventures of brave and clever people, other worlds and planets. They teach us to be attentive to people, to respect our parents, to help them about the house, to understand life, to be friendly, hard-working, hospitable, kind, brave clever, optimistic… They teach us not to boast, not to be afraid of difficulties and a lot of other useful things.
In my childhood I enjoyed reading fairy-tales and admired their imaginary characters who fight for the good against the evil, for justice and love. Now I enjoy books of different genres: love and detective stories, thrillers and historical novels, works by classical and modern writers.
1.Speak about the role of books in our life
Books play an important part in people’s life. Reading is a huge source of information. Some people read for learning, some for relaxation and fun. The world of books is full of wonders. Together with the characters of the books you go by ship in the stormy sea, climb high mountains, fly into space and have a lot of adventures. A lot of people enjoy the beauty and wisdom of fairy-tales and fables and their imaginary heroes who fight for justice and love. Books teach us to be kind and clever, brave and honest, hardworking and helpful. They teach us to understand the beauty of nature, to take care of it, to love our homeland
2.Give advice to your friend what type of book to choose.
Books can be of different genres: love and detective stories, thrillers and historical novels. While reading historical novels and adventure stories you can learn a lot about some important historical events in the past, about famous political figures and people’s life in old times. But books give us an insight not only into the past but also into the future. Dreams about future are widely shown in science-fiction books. Personally I enjoy books of different genres, but fantasy is my favorite one.
3.Who is your favorite writer?
My favorite writer is… He is a famous modern writer. I like the language of his books, his ability to create different images and to find the right words to describe his characters. The plot of his books is always exciting because there are lots of adventures. The author manages to hold the reader’s attention from start to finish. His language is both impressive and colorful. His stories are usually fascinating, entertaining and well-written. The book I like best is…
The role of reading.
Books make up a significant and necessary part of people’s life. They are our best friends. The world of books is full of wonders. Reading books you can find yourself in different lands, countries, at seas and oceans. Together with the characters of the books you go by ship in the stormy sea, climb high mountains, fly into space and have a lot of adventures. You can’t but enjoy the beauty and wisdom of fairy-tales and fables and their imaginary heroes who fight for the good against the evil, for justice and love. They teach us to be clever, brave and honest, to be hardworking and helpful. Books help us to be true friends, they teach us to understand the beauty of nature, to take care of it, to love our homeland. So it’s hard to overestimate the role of books in our life.
I can’t but mention their great educational significance. They surely help us to enrich our knowledge in different subjects. Reading historical novels and adventure stories I learn about some important historical events in the past, about famous political figures and people’s life in old times. But books give us an insight not only into the past but also into the future. Dreams and fantasies about future are vividly depicted in science-fiction books. Of course I enjoy reading them. When I come across some unknown words I usually consult an encyclopedia, because, as you know, in gives all sorts of useful information on every branch of knowledge.
Besides, there are books that bring up people, make them more humane, elevate their mind and soul. These books are a source of spiritual and emotional power. Reading them I find answers to different problems I face in my life. They are my dearest teachers and advisers.
And finally, there are books which hold up people’s spirits in the tragic moments of their lives, make them forget the troublesome realities of life, help them to cheer up and amuse themselves.
Some people nowadays think that with the rise of television and computer we don’t need books any more. But I don’t agree with them. I’m strongly convinced that a book is one of the greatest wonders in the world. It gives us a unique chance to link up with authors who lived hundreds and thousands of years ago. Thanks to books we can talk to people who lived in different ages and countries. Through reading books we can hear their voices, thoughts and feelings. A book is a faithful and undemanding friend; it can be put aside and taken up again at any moment.
So you can’t but agree that life without books would be boring and joyless.
Princess Diana
Of all important people of the twentieth century, without doubt, the one who had the most positive influence was Diana, Princess of Wales.
She was an extraordinary woman, who led a very active life. Being a caring and loving mother she also devoted much of her life to organizing charity events which not only raised money to help the poor but also made the public more aware of the problems the less fortunate face every day. Helping AIDS sufferers, disabled children, patients in hospitals she showed that no matter who or what the person is, we should be kind, considerate and helpful towards everyone. She is definitely a person not to be forgotten
Peace on our Planet
There are a lot of people who devoted their lives to the struggle for peace. Some of them have been recognized throughout the world and have received the Nobel Prize for Peace. Mother Teresa is one of them. She started her own
Jimmy Carter was the thirty-ninth president of the United States. He founded the Carter Centre. The aim of the Centre was to resolve conflicts, promote democracy, protect human rights and prevent disease and other problems
Another urgent problem we face nowadays is terrorism. Some countries have lived with terrorism for a long time. There are certain organizations in Spain or America who have used bombings and assassinations of officials and politicians. But today we face a new type of terrorist threat that is determined to kill thousands of ordinary people. London, Madrid, New York, Moscow have become deadly targets of terrorism. The terrorist attacks are becoming more and more destructive and cause a great worry. Of course they can’t be ignored either.
But I think that not only well-known politicians but also common people can help to keep peace. They can organize and participate in peace rallies, propagate peace by all possible means, meet and make friends with people of different countries and cultures to share and develop the ideas of peace. Parents should teach their children tolerance and respect for human life, explain to them how to solve their problems peacefully.
The people of the world should unite their efforts and solve such long-lasting problems as terrorism, drug trafficking, organized crime, nationalism and ethnic tensions and provide a happy peaceful life on our planet
Holidays.
Jobs
People tend to think that some jobs can be done by women or men only. I personally think that jobs should be open to both sexes. Women may have the same qualifications and experience as men. But unfortunately, employers are often skeptical about having women in more responsible posts. Maybe they think that women can leave to have babies
Holidays
If I were celebrating a special occasion, I would chose to go to a restaurant rather than have a party at home. In restaurants you can expect to enjoy varied and high quality food and drink. You don’t need to spend the whole day cooking and washing up.
Home.
There are many steps you could take to prevent a fire from starting in your house. Firstly, if you smoke you should ensure that all cigarettes are extinguished properly. You should never smoke in bed as you could fall asleep with a lit cigarette in your hand and this could be fatal. I think that electrical appliances should be unplugged at night. Gas fires should always be properly turned off.
Clothes
Shopping
The main factor which influences me when I go shopping for clothes is the price. I don’t see the point in paying large sums of money on a designer item of clothing when you can buy something for half the price that looks just as good. I also pay attention to the color of the garment I want to buy and try to match it with clothes I already own.
Young and Old
Young people are much more carefree as they have fewer responsibilities than older people. Older people tend to prefer peace and quietness whereas young people usually seek adventure and excitement. They go out and socialize a lot more than older people. The latter tend to be a lot wiser and careful when making decisions. Finally, young people tend to be more mobile than older people who have usually settled in one place
But very often the young and old have a lot in common. It depends on their personality
Computers
Computers have made a big difference to how children spend their leisure time. Before computers they might have read books or played imaginary games with their friends like cowboys and Indians. Now, they’d prefer to play computer games which they find more exciting
I think computers are great. They have made people’s lives easier and revolutionized the workplace. Any kind of information is more accessible and at the touch of a button you can find something out that before might have taken hours
Money
Sometimes I do the national lottery but usually just for fun. I never win anything. If I won a lot of money I would definitely go on an exotic holiday, but after that I’d put some money in the bank and let it gain interest, so that I would always have money if I needed it. Also I’d donate some money to charity so that other people could benefit from my good luck.
социальный
1 социальный
2 sociable
3 social
4 socializing
5 societal
См. также в других словарях:
социальный — ая, ое. sociale adj. Связанный с обществом, с жизнью и отношениями людей в обществе; общественный. Социальный прогресс. Социальная обусловленность явлений. БАС 1. Они <татары> до совершенной своей привычки к вольности и к новому образу… … Исторический словарь галлицизмов русского языка
СОЦИАЛЬНЫЙ — (лат. socialis, от socius товарищ). 1) касающийся общества, принадлежащий к нему, общественный. 2) основанный на началах социализма. Словарь иностранных слов, вошедших в состав русского языка. Чудинов А.Н., 1910. СОЦИАЛЬНЫЙ лат. socialis, от… … Словарь иностранных слов русского языка
социальный — общественный Словарь русских синонимов. социальный см. общественный Словарь синонимов русского языка. Практический справочник. М.: Русский язык. З. Е. Александрова. 2011 … Словарь синонимов
СОЦИАЛЬНЫЙ — СОЦИАЛЬНЫЙ, социальная, социальное (лат. socialis общественный). 1. прил., по знач. связанное с жизнью людей в обществе, их отношениями в обществе или к обществу, общественный. Социальные науки. Социальная психология. Социальные законы.… … Толковый словарь Ушакова
СОЦИАЛЬНЫЙ — СОЦИАЛЬНЫЙ, ая, ое. 1. см. социум. 2. Общественный, относящийся к жизни людей и их отношениям в обществе. Социальная среда. Социальное положение. Социально (нареч.) опасен. Социальное обеспечение (государственная система материального обеспечения … Толковый словарь Ожегова
СОЦИАЛЬНЫЙ — (от лат. socialis общий, общественный) название всего межчеловеческого, т.е. всего того, что связано с совместной жизнью людей, с различными формами их общения, в первую очередь того, что относится к обществу и общности, что имеет общественный и… … Философская энциклопедия
социальный — общественный Относящийся к явлениям и процессам, непосредственно связанным с разными общностями людей и их взаимоотношениями … Словарь по географии
социальный — прил., употр. сравн. часто Морфология: нар. социально 1. Социальным называют то, что связано с процессами, жизнью и отношениями людей в обществе. Социальная сфера, инфраструктура. | Социальное явление. | Социальная справедливость. | Социальная… … Толковый словарь Дмитриева
социальный — ▲ связанный (с) ↑ общественный процесс социальный связанный с жизнью общества. социально (# опасный элемент). межчеловеческий … Идеографический словарь русского языка
социальный — носить социальный характер • обладание решать социальные вопросы • решение решить социальные проблемы • решение … Глагольной сочетаемости непредметных имён
социальный — Через нем. sozial из франц. sосiаl (под влиянием сочинения Ж. Ж. Руссо Соntrаt sосiаl ( Общественный договор ), 1762 г.; см. Клюге Гётце 570) … Этимологический словарь русского языка Макса Фасмера
social
1 social
work семейная общественная работа social бытовой
светский;
social evening вечеринка
собрание, встреча (членов общества и т. п.)
собрание, встреча (членов общества и т.п.)
светский;
social evening вечеринка
welfare патронаж (с благотворительными и воспитательными целями) ;
social evil проституция
welfare патронаж (с благотворительными и воспитательными целями) ;
social evil проституция
welfare социальное обеспечение welfare: social
социальное обеспечение;
общественное (социальное) благополучие social
2 social
social event — неофициальная встреча; встреча друзей
social drinking — выпивка в компании, дружеская попойка
social director of a hotel — администратор отеля, ведающий культурным обслуживанием
social plants — растения, растущие группами
3 social
social drinker / smoker — тот, кто выпивает / курит только в компании, за компанию или изредка
He is on the social. — Он живёт на пособие.
4 social
5 social
6 social
7 social
The Social Democrats held office then. — В правительстве в то время были социал-демократы.
He was social with his fellow travellers. — Он был очень общителен со своими попутчиками
8 social
9 social
10 social
11 social
social system — обще́ственный строй
social drinker — тот, кто обы́чно пьёт в компа́нии
12 social
13 social
14 social
15 social
16 social
We met socially. — Мы встречались в компаниях/не по работе; Мы где-то познакомились
17 social
18 social
19 social
20 social
См. также в других словарях:
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