1. Changing English Since the Second World War
Study Tips for Unit 6

2. Changing English Since the Second World War
Theme of the unit in Chinese
本单元介绍科技与信息时代的英语。介绍英语作为世界科技语言、空中交通语言的特殊地位及其在世界娱乐业和信息高速公路中的地位。
Main Points of the unit
The unit is titled Changing English Since the Second World War. The major topics are the features of scientific English and the English of international air traffic control, the role of English in world entertainment as well as applications of technology to ELT.

3. Changing English Since the Second World War
Work should be done in your preview section:
1. Read the unit objectives before you start to work on the tasks.
2. Keep a diary of your learning, note down the difficult
terms/concepts.
3. The concepts/terms you need to know are listed in the Self-
reflection Report (which can be used as preview guidelines).
4. Get yourself ready for class discussion.
5. Read the “Activity Summary” carefully and write your own
summary when you finish an activity / the unit.

4. Changing English Since the Second World War
At the end of the unit, make sure that you understand:
What is meant by the following: Sea-speak, Police-speak, Jargon, slang?
Why is English currently the language of science? What are the features of scientific English?
What are the features of the English of International Air Traffic Control?
What are the approaches to ELT methodology?

5. Changing English Since the Second World War
Assignments:
1. Self-study Report should be submit to your tutor before the first tutorial session of the unit.
2. Use reference materials such as dictionaries to help you
understand the new language in the unit.
3. Make an effort to speak when class discussion is held.
4. Your contribution to the online conference will be
highly appreciated.