Mistakes

Some useful language ● What is a generalization? – To make general principles or opinions usually about a large group ● Why do we make generalizations? How do we use generalizations in English?

● Usually: Americans usually prefer coffee to tea ● Often: Americans often prefer coffee to tea. ● Tend to: Americans tend to prefer coffee to tea. ● In general: In general, Americans prefer coffee to tea. ● Most/Many: Most American prefer coffee to tea ● On the whole: On the whole, Americans prefer coffee to tea ● The majority of: The majority of Americans prefer coffee to tea. ● Rarely: Americans rarely prefer tea to coffee ● Few: Few Americans prefer tea to coffee.

Qualifying Generalizations ● What does qualifying a generalization mean? – To point out the limits of a generalization ● When should we qualify generalizations? – Maybe when our generalizations could make us seem rude or ignorant or when there are notable exceptions

● Generally..., but...: Generally Americans drink coffee, but some prefer tea. ● Most..., but...: Most Americans drink coffee, but some prefer tea. ● Usually..., but...: Americans usually prefer to drink coffee, but some prefer tea ● Often..., but...: Often Americans prefer to drink coffee, but sometimes they prefer tea.

The Encounter: Mistakes ● Listen to the encounter ● Write down any questions you have or words you don't understand

Mr Schmidt

Why do you think Mr. Schmidt never corrects mistakes? ● Make a list of possible explanations. – Make sure one explanation is generous to Schmidt and one is harsh – After listing three ideas, go back and decide which is most likely

Language Practice ● Make five generalizations about what Chinese students believe about the best way to learn English – Be ready to share

Discussion Questions ● How do you feel about English teachers correcting your mistakes? ● What is more important, speaking perfectly or communicating? ● How often do you want (should you) be corrected? ● What kind of correction do you find to be helpful?

Ping Pong Debate ● Should English teachers try to correct all of their students' errors? ● Groups will debate the affirmative and negative sides of the issue

School Interview ● Differences between Chinese and Western students ● Your school newspaper has asked you to interview a Western culture expert about the differences between western and Chinese students – In small groups, write a list of important questions

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