Multilingual Identity

	CHINESE	THAI	ENGLISH
In which social domains of the author´s life was each language used?
Who did Minfong Ho learn each language from?
How did she learn this language?
To which part of the body does the writer relate each language?
What problems did she have with each language?
What expressions might she use to describe her relationship with each language?
What does the writer wish to convey by these expressions?

Do/ Get / Make

Do/ Get/ Make

TED Talks and Language Learning

Watch the following TED talks and think about your own opinion. You can put English subtitles on to help your comprehension.


TED Talk - English Mania

TED Talk - Importance of multiple languages

Answer the following questions in your notebooks (Justify and develop your answers):
a) What is your opinion of the English Mania TED talk? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this attitude?
b) Do you agree of disagree with the speaker in the talk, "The Importance of multiple langauges"? Explain and justify your opinions.

Useful expressions:

As far as i´m concerned ..

According to this video, it seems that ...

Many people may claim that …, but others argue that …

Some people refuse to accept that …

We’re always told that …

We should ask whether …

We can’t always blame … on/for …

While there are ….

It’s true to say that

In some ways, … / In many ways, …

This doesn’t necessarily mean that…

It’s not necessarily true to say

Even if there are some occasions when …

Personally

In my eyes

I´m not expert but ...

Article about Game of Thrones

Emmys and Game of Thrones

Homework for Monday 21st September

1) How is humour created in “Me Talk Pretty”? Use and explain quotes to support your ideas.

2)In what ways can you, as a language learner, identify with the narrator?

3) Learn vocab for a test on Monday

Me Talk Pretty Vocab



4) Walk one of the following TED talks and make notes in your notebooks/word document abou the content for a discussion in Monday´s lesson

TED Talk - English Mania

TED Talk - Importance of multiple languages

"Me Talk Pretty ..." Homework for Friday 18th September

Answer the following questions in as much detail as you can using quotations to support your ideas. 

1) How does the narrator/writer feel about learning a new language?

2) What are your first impressions of the teacher? Use quotes to support your ideas.

Advanced article usage: a/an, the, or nothing? :)

How to use articles - Advanced rules and exercises

Welcome to Year 11 Diploma Program IB English

IB English Core Topics

• Communication and media
• Global Issues
• Social Relationships

IB English Optional topics

•  Cultural diversity
•  Customs and traditions
•  Health and Lifestyle
• Leisure
• Science and Technology

Content and Topics

Term 1

•Social Relationships: Language Learning, Linguistic Dominance,Bilingualism/Multilingualism and Identity

•Communication and Media: Internet, censorship, dystopia

Term 2

•Science and Technology: Scientific/Technological Advancement and Ethics

Novel: Ishiguro Never Let Me Go

Term 3

•Global Issues: Immigration and Migration