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Learning to Communicate

白小明小明白Jonathon David White

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Mother says…

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So, How do I study English?

• Spelling

• Grammar

• Vocabulary 國立花蓮

高級中學

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So, How do I study English?

• Spelling

• Grammar

• Vocabulary

LifeEg. Stephen NT$80,000/month

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But first, Why language?

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So, How do I study English?

1. Choice2. Courage3. Circumspection4. Concern

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Choose the Environment!

如果你的朋友 都說華語， 你就沒有機會 提升你的 英語水平！

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Choose the Environment!Hello, my name is

Charity Grace. Do you want to go bike riding

together?

Hi, I'm Johann. I would love to be friends with you!

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Courage: Don't be shy!

Boy: "Teach me English, or else…"

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Courage

Girl: "My mother is a great cook…"

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Circumspection ( 智慧 )

• What do I talk about?

Physical and Mental Space

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Circumspection ( 智慧 )

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Concern (Show Interest)

• Observe– Eg. wife & lasers

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Concern (Show Interest)

• Observe– Eg. Wife lasers– In a taxi

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Concern (Show Interest)

• Observe

• Ask WH-questionsWho?What?Where?Why?When?How?…And you?

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Concern (Show Interest)

• Observe

• Ask WH-questions

• Take Action– Eg. CNY ( 過年 )

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Concern (Interest)

• Observe

• Ask WH-questions

• Take Action– Eg. CNY ( 過年 )

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Communication: Its up to you!

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Communication: Its up to you!

1. Choice: The Environment

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Communication: Its up to you!

1. Choice: The Environment

2. Courage: Approach Foreigners

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Communication: Its up to you!

1. Choice: The Environment

2. Courage: Approach Foreigners

3. Circumspection: Respect Culture

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Communication: Its up to you!

1. Choice: The Environment

2. Courage: Approach Foreigners

3. Circumspection: Respect Culture

4. Concern: Be Interested in Others