跟读练习: Contemporary Topics 2 Unit 2 Lecture with Powerpoint - 通过YouTube学习英语口语
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- All right, today's topic is English as a Global Language.
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- All right, today's topic is English as a Global Language.
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Now linguists use the term global language to refer to the use of English worldwide.
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for global communication.
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I know some of you, your first languages are Spanish or Chinese, but English is our common language here in the classroom.
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what's known as the lingua franca.
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It's the common language throughout the world right now, as well, isn't it?
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Professor Braj B.
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Khachru, an authority on the use of English called the current global use of English unprecedented.
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This means that in the history of the world, There has never been one language used by so many people.
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It just hasn't happened before.
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And it's important that we, as linguists, consider what it means for English to be a global language.
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Now, Today, I'm going to give you two contrasting points of view about English as a global language.
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One is that English is now used all over the world, and it's actually replacing other languages.
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Now according to this point of view, English will be used instead of other languages in the future.
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Eventually, so this argument goes, it will be the only language people speak.
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Now, the second point of view is
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that English will not truly become a global language
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and replace other languages because it's not the main language spoken by people worldwide in their daily lives.
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Supporters of this point of view acknowledge
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that people all over the world use English every day to communicate in certain domains like business or science or government. to do so.
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And this point of view is supported by linguist David Crystal,
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author of English as a Global Language and other books So let's examine some facts that support the first point of view.
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Now, first, English is clearly the dominant language of business, science, and international travel.
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When we need a common language, whether in airports or hotels We're at international meetings.
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It's English.
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If you take a taxi in Rome, and you don't speak Italian, the driver is more likely to use English than another language, right?
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Now, In addition, the European Union, uses English for both written and spoken communication.
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Scientists, Worldwide, use English.
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business schools in Europe.
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are now teaching their classes in English, even in France, a country that has fought very hard in the past to keep English out.
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I'm sure all of you can think of many situations where English is the common language.
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How about the internet?
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You use English there, don't you?
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Second, 75 countries use English as an official language in the government and in banks and so on.
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Now, for some countries, like England, English is the only official language.
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In other countries, like India, there's more than one official language.
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In India, Hindi and English are both official languages used to run the country.
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So to sum up, We know millions of people throughout the world need a common language to facilitate communication.
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That's clear.
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But right now, being proficient in English gives them an advantage in many situations.
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- Okay.
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Nevertheless, Does this mean that English will eventually replace other languages?
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With that question in mind, let's turn to the second point of view.
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why some people don't think English will replace other languages.
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Now first, according to recent data, more than a billion people speak some English, as a second or third language.
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However, English isn't their primary language, at home and with friends.
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And this is a key point.
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These people may use English for work or school each day, but nowhere else.
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Even in English -speaking countries, millions of people prefer to speak a language other than English all the time.
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For example, Spanish is very common in large cities like New York or LA.
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Second, I mentioned there are 75 countries where English is the official language, but this doesn't mean that everyone there speaks English.
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Not at all.
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Take India again.
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Most sources agree that less than half of the population actually knows some English.
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Third, people may only know the English required for a specific job situation.
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For example, the taxi driver in Rome that I mentioned earlier may only know phrases like, "Where are you going?" or "What is the name of your hotel?" And another example is with the airlines,
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pilots in Korea or China may only learn the English they need on the job.
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English doesn't replace Korean or Chinese for them.
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They don't use English instead of their first language.
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They use it in addition to.
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There are many situations worldwide like this, aren't there?
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It's evident that millions of people worldwide know only the English required for specific situations
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English isn't their main language in daily life.
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So, where does that leave us?
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Well, now that you've heard the reasons behind these two points of view about English as a global language, What do you think?
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Myself, I don't see it replacing other languages.
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I agree with David Crystal that language is a part of culture.
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As globalization continues, the use of English spreads,
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people will want to hold on to their own languages and cultures more than ever. Do you agree?
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I want you to think about these questions first With English as a global language, Do we need an international standard?
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a form that we all agree on.
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Question two.
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If yes, Which standards should we use?
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Or last question, is it okay to have different varieties of English, like Italian English or Japanese English? And why?
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Think these over.
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We'll see you next time.
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为什么要通过这个视频练习口语？
在今天的全球化时代，英语作为一种通用语言在各个领域变得越来越重要。通过观看并跟读这个视频，您能够在真实的交流场景中练习您的英语口语。借助英语影子跟读（shadow speech）方法，您可以模仿讲者的语音、语调和语速，这有助于提高您的口音和流利度。此外，这种方法还可以增强您的听力理解能力，使您能够更好地参与国际交流。
语法与表达在语境中的应用
在视频中，有几个关键的句子结构和表达方式非常值得学习：
- “Now, linguists use the term global language...”：这个句子展示了如何用现在时态简要介绍概念。
- “One is that English is now used all over the world...”：此结构用于引入两种不同观点时，帮助您组织思想。
- “To sum up...” ：这是一个总结常用的表达方式，适用于任何讨论结束时的总结。
- “Even in English-speaking countries...”：这个句子展示如何使用即便条件来强调观点。
通过模仿这些表达，您可以在英语口语练习中提高您的语言表达能力，使自己的语音更具专业性。
常见发音陷阱
在视频中，有些单词和发音可能对学习者来说比较棘手。例如：
- “global”：注意元音的清晰发音，避免变成“glo-ble”。
- “dominant”：在快速表达中，容易漏掉某个音节，应确保每个音节都发音清晰。
- “official”：有些学习者可能会在重音上出错，确保把重音放在第二个音节上。
通过结合shadowspeak技巧，您可以更好地掌握这些词汇的正确发音，从而提升您的整体英语口语能力。在后续的练习中，请利用这些工具和技巧，持续挑战自我，提高您的英语水平。
什么是跟读法？
跟读法 (Shadowing) 是一种有科学依据的语言学习技巧，最初开发用于专业口译员的培训，并由多语言者Alexander Arguelles博士普及。这个方法简单而强大：您在听英语母语原声的同时立即大声重复——就像是一个延迟1-2秒紧跟说话者的影子。与被动听力或语法练习不同，跟读法强迫您的大脑和口腔肌肉同时处理并模仿真实的讲话模式。研究表明它能显着提高发音准确性，语调，节奏，连读，听力理解和口语流利度——使其成为雅思口语备考和真实英语交流最有效的方法之一。