Learning, Chinese-style




Ways to begin an essay

Stating the thesis directly Telling a story Asking a question Making a quotation Posing a controversy
Ways to develop an essay
How to begin an essay


“Is love simply a result of chemical reaction in our brains? …” “Do animals really have thoughts, what we call consciousness?” (from What Animals Really Think)
Useful words and phrases



both each as at the same time similarly like likewise too
Useful words and phrases



on the other hand on the contrary in contrast although while whereas however nevertheless
X is a better school than Y
1. X 1.1 Student body 1.2 Teaching staff 1.3 Library and other facilities 1.4 Campus 2. Y 2.1 Student body 2.2 Teaching staff 2.3 Library and other facilities 2.4 Campus
Learning, Chinese-style
Howard Gardner
Max Well

Review

Structure Writing strategy
Structure of the text
introduction
body
conclusion
Structure of the text
Homework

1.
2. 3.
Drawing on the writing strategies you have just learned, write an essay entitled How I Learn at College. Your essay should cover the following points: How you learned at high school How you learn at college Why you learn the way you do
“Any Chinese staff member nearby would come over to watch Benjamin and, noting his lack of initial success, attempt to assist.”

◆饭店里任何一个中国工
作人员若在近旁,都会走 过来看着本杰明,见他初 试失败,便都会试图帮忙。
Differences in approaches to learning
Chinese: shaping and molding Americans: Self-reliance
Differences in approaches to learning
Creativity first?
How to begin an essay

“Now that everyone has claims to love Mother Earth, how are we to choose among the dozens of conflicting proposals, restrictions, projects, regulations and laws advanced in the name of the environment?” (from Saving Nature, but Only for Man)
How to begin an essay

Oscar Wilde said, “Men always want to be a woman’s first love. Women have a more subtle instinct. What they like to be is a man’s last romance.” …
Begin the essay with statistics

“Every year, over 100, 000 couples get married in Las Vegas.” Using words like “many”, “much” will lower the effectiveness of this method. “dozens”, “hundreds”, “millions”

“Chinese teachers are fearful that if skills are not acquired early, they may never be acquired; there is, on the other hand, no comparable hurry to promote creativity.”
Begin the essay with a story

Brief Relevant
“The incident was directly relevant to our
assigned tasks in China: to investigate the ways of early childhood education, and to throw light on Chinese attitude toward creativity.” (Para 5)

The conclusion (Para 14) :
The author makes a suggestion of a more rational approach to fostering creativity and basic skills.
The key-slot anecdote
The key-slot anecdote
Example sentences


There the teaching is to change the student, to make him something different from what he was before, just as the purpose of the Y gym is to make a fat man into a thin one, or a strong one out of a weak one. In the liberal arts college, on the other hand, the student is encouraged to explore new fields.
X is a better school than Y
1. Student body 1.1 X 1.2 Y 2. Teaching staff 2.1 X 2.2 Y 3. Library and other facilities 3.1 X 3.2 Y 4. Campus 4.1 X 4.2 Y
Time: in the spring of 1987 Place: in the lobby of the Jingling Hotel Characters: Benjamin, son of the author, trying to insert the key into the slot Ellen and I Hotel attendants
Writing strategy

How does the author begin the essay? How does the author develop his ideas? How does the author end up the essay? The author begins the text with an anecdote..

By examples By comparison and contrast By cause and effect By division and classifications By definitions …
Comparison and contrast

A comparison brings out the similarities between two or more things of the same kind. A contrast brings out the differences between two or more things of the same kind.

“American educators fear that unless creativity has been acquired early, it may never emerge; on the other hand, skills can be picked up later.”
Conclusion
Begin the essay by posing a controversy


The railroad was unusual. It sold no tickets and had no trains. Yet it carried thousands of passengers to the destination of their dreams. …(from Civil Rights Heroes) Love hurts.
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LearningChinese-Style课文翻译

LearningChinese-Style课文翻译

中国式的学习‎风格霍华德·加德纳1987年春‎,我和妻子埃伦‎带着我们18‎个月的儿子本‎杰明在繁忙的‎中国东部城市‎南京住了一个‎月,同时考察中国‎幼儿园和小学‎的艺术教育情‎况。

然而,我和埃伦获得‎的有关中美教‎育观念差异的‎最难忘的体验‎并非来自课堂‎,而是来自我们‎在南京期间寓‎居的金陵饭店‎的大堂。

我们的房门钥‎匙系在一块标‎有房间号的大‎塑料板上。

酒店鼓励客人‎外出时留下钥‎匙,可以交给服务‎员,也可以从一个‎槽口塞入钥匙‎箱。

由于口子狭小‎,你得留神将钥‎匙放准位置才‎塞得进去。

本杰明爱拿着‎钥匙走来走去‎,边走边用力摇‎晃着。

他还喜欢试着‎把钥匙往槽口‎里塞。

由于他还年幼‎,不太明白得把‎钥匙放准位置‎才成,因此总塞不进‎去。

本杰明一点也‎不在意。

他从钥匙声响‎中得到的乐趣‎大概跟他偶尔‎把钥匙成功地‎塞进槽口而获‎得的乐趣一样‎多。

我和埃伦都满‎不在乎,任由本杰明拿‎着钥匙在钥匙‎箱槽口鼓捣。

他的探索行为‎似乎并无任何‎害处。

但我很快就观‎察到一个有趣‎的现象。

饭店里任何一‎个中国工作人‎员若在近旁,都会走过来看‎着本杰明,见他初试失败‎,便都会试图帮‎忙。

他们会轻轻握‎牢本杰明的手‎,直接将它引向‎钥匙槽口,进行必要的重‎新定位,并帮他把钥匙‎插入槽口。

然后那位“老师”会有所期待地‎对着我和埃伦‎微笑,似乎等着我们‎说声谢谢——偶尔他会微微‎皱眉,似乎觉得我俩‎没有尽到当父‎母的责任。

我很快意识到‎,这件小事与我‎们在中国要做‎的工作直接相‎关:考察儿童早期‎教育(尤其是艺术教‎育)的方式,揭示中国人对‎创造性活动的‎态度。

因此,不久我就在与‎中国教育工作‎者讨论时谈起‎了钥匙槽口一‎事。

两种不同的学‎习方式我的中国同行‎,除了少数几个‎人外,对此事的态度‎与金陵饭店工‎作人员一样。

既然大人知道‎怎么把钥匙塞‎进槽口——这是走近槽口‎的最终目的,既然孩子还很‎年幼,还没有灵巧到‎可以独自完成‎要做的动作,让他自己瞎折‎腾会有什么好‎处呢?他很有可能会‎灰心丧气发脾‎气——这当然不是所‎希望的结果。

learning chinese style课文及翻译

learning chinese style课文及翻译

learning chinese style课文及翻译中文课本 - 《我的家》我家有四口人:爸爸、妈妈、哥哥和我。

我们住在一个漂亮的房子里。

房子很大,有三个卧室、两个浴室和一个客厅。

客厅里有一张大沙发和一台电视。

我喜欢在沙发上看电视。

我的卧室很小,但是很温馨。

我有一个书桌、一张床和一个衣柜。

我的书桌上放着一些书、一支笔和一盏台灯。

我每天都在这里写作业。

哥哥的卧室比我的大一些。

他喜欢打篮球,所以他的房间里有一个篮球架和一些篮球。

他也有一个电脑桌和一台电脑。

爸爸和妈妈的卧室最大。

他们的房间里有一个大床和一个梳妆台。

他们经常在这里休息和看电视。

我们家很开心,每个人都很忙碌但也很幸福。

我们喜欢在一起吃饭、聊天和玩游戏。

家是我们最温暖的地方。

Translation:Chinese Textbook - "My Family"There are four people in my family: dad, mom, older brother, and me. We live in a beautiful house. The house is big, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living room. In the living room, there is a large sofa and a television. I like to watch TV on the sofa.My bedroom is small but cozy. I have a desk, a bed, and a wardrobe. On my desk, there are some books, a pen, and a desk lamp. I do my homework here every day.My older brother's bedroom is slightly bigger than mine. He likes to play basketball, so there is a basketball hoop and some basketballs in his room. He also has a computer desk and a computer.Mom and dad's bedroom is the largest. Their room has a big bed and a vanity table. They often rest and watch TV here.Our family is happy, and everyone is busy but also happy. We enjoy eating together, chatting, and playing games. Home is the warmest place for us.。

learning chinese style课文及翻译

learning chinese style课文及翻译

learning chinese style课文及翻译中文是一门古老而丰富的语言,学习中文不仅可以帮助人们更好地了解中国文化,也可以打开一扇了解其他东方国家文化的窗户。

本文将介绍一种学习中文的风格,即"Learning Chinese Style",并提供一些课文和翻译作为示例,以帮助读者更好地理解并掌握中文。

"Learning Chinese Style"是一种通过系统学习和实践的方式来提高中文水平的方法。

它强调学习者要全面理解和掌握语言的基础知识,如发音、词汇和语法结构。

同时,通过阅读课文和进行翻译练习,学习者可以进一步培养自己的阅读和写作能力。

接下来,我们将给出一些实际的课文和翻译示例,以便读者更好地理解和应用"Learning Chinese Style"。

课文一:《月亮代表我的心》《月亮代表我的心》是一首著名的中文歌曲,由邓丽君演唱。

这首歌曲具有浓郁的中国情怀,歌词深情而优美,旋律悠扬动人。

通过学习这首歌的歌词,我们可以了解一些常用的词汇和表达方式。

你问我爱你有多深,我的情也真,我的爱也真,月亮代表我的心。

You ask me how deep my love is for you, my love is true,my affection is true, the moon represents my heart.通过学习这首歌曲和翻译,我们可以学习到一些常用词汇和句式,如"爱你有多深"、"我的情也真"、"月亮代表我的心"等,这些都可以帮助我们更好地理解和运用中文。

课文二:《小猪佩奇》《小猪佩奇》是一部非常受欢迎的中国动画片,它讲述了一个可爱的小猪和它的家庭的故事。

通过观看这部动画片并阅读相应的课文,我们可以学习到一些实用的中文词汇和日常表达方式。

佩奇: 你好,我是小猪佩奇。

Unit 1 Learning,Chinese Style

Unit 1 Learning,Chinese Style
foster hopes for success 抱成功的希望
worthwhile
1. worthy 可作定语,worth不能 He lived a worthy life.
2.worth 可接表示价值的名词或短 语,worhty 不能. The house is worth 100,000 pounds.
principal
Principle in principle
With regard to the basics: 基本上:与基本原则有关地:
an idea that is acceptable in principle. on principle
According to or because of principle. 按原则地:根据或因为行为准则
(全体)船员; (全体)乘务员; 空勤人员; 【体】全体划艇队员; 班, 组, 工作队
assist
v. help 帮助 assist sb. with sth. assist sb. to do sth. assist sb. in doing sth. e.g. A team of nurses assisted the doctor in performing the operation.
How do you make up for her in terms of psychology.
He overlooked my errors.
relevant
adj. 有关的; 恰当的, 贴切的, 切题的, 中肯的(to) 成比例的; 相应的 有重大意义[作用]的; 实质性的 relevant details 有关细节
not relevant to the present question 和目前的问题无关的

learning chinese style课文及翻译

learning chinese style课文及翻译

learning chinese style课文及翻译
摘要:
1.导语:学习中文的重要性
2.课文内容概述:中国文化的特点
3.翻译技巧:中式英语的学习与应用
4.结论:学好中文,助力个人发展
正文:
【导语】
随着全球化的加速,中文作为世界第二大语言,在国际间的交流中扮演着越来越重要的角色。

掌握中文,意味着拥有了一份通往中国庞大市场的钥匙,同时也是深入了解中国文化的途径。

因此,学习中文已成为许多人的必然选择。

【课文内容概述】
Learning Chinese Style 课文以轻松幽默的方式介绍了中国文化的诸多方面,如美食、传统节日、习俗等。

通过阅读课文,你将发现中国文化的独特魅力和丰富内涵。

【翻译技巧】
在学习过程中,我们会遇到许多地道的中文表达,如何将其翻译成英文,传达出原文的含义和风格,是一门学问。

例如,“吃货”翻译成“foodie”,“接地气”翻译成“down-to-earth”等,这些都是中式英语翻译的典型案例。

在实际应用中,要注意掌握词语的内涵和语境,以避免翻译失误。

【结论】
总之,学习中文对于个人发展具有深远的意义。

通过学习中文,我们不仅可以拓宽视野,了解不同文化,还能提高自身的综合素质。

掌握中式英语的翻译技巧,更能使我们在交流中游刃有余。

unit-1-Learning--Chinese-Style.doc

unit-1-Learning--Chinese-Style.doc

Howard Gardner, a professor of education at Harvard University, reflects on a visit to China and gives his thoughts on different approaches to learning in China and the West.哈佛大学教育学教授霍华德·加德纳回忆其中国之行,阐述他对中西方不同的学习方式的看法。

Learning, Chinese-StyleHoward Gardner 1 For a month in the spring of 1987, my wife Ellen and I lived in the bustling eastern Chinese city of Nanjing with our 18-month-old son Benjamin while studying arts education in Chinese kindergartens and elementary schools. But one of the most telling lessons Ellen and I got in the difference between Chinese and American ideas of education came not in the classroom but in the lobby of the Jinling Hotel where we stayed in Nanjing.中国式的学习风格霍华德·加德纳1987年春,我和妻子埃伦带着我们18个月的儿子本杰明在繁忙的中国东部城市南京住了一个月,同时考察中国幼儿园和小学的艺术教育情况。

然而,我和埃伦获得的有关中美教育观念差异的最难忘的体验并非来自课堂,而是来自我们在南京期间寓居的金陵饭店的大堂。

learning chinese style课文及翻译

learning chinese style课文及翻译在学习汉语的过程中,中国式学习受到了越来越多外国学习者的青睐。

这种学习方式不仅有助于提高语言应用能力,还能让学习者深入了解中国文化。

那么,中国式学习有哪些特点和优势呢?我们又应该如何进行中国式学习呢?一、中国式学习的特点1.语言环境:中国式学习最大的特点就是置身于汉语的语言环境中。

学习者在日常生活、工作和学习中,都能接触到汉语。

这种自然的语言环境有助于学习者更快地掌握汉语。

2.文化融入:中国式学习强调将语言学习与文化学习相结合。

通过学习汉语,学习者可以更好地了解中国传统节日、习俗、历史和地理等,使语言学习变得更加生动有趣。

3.口语练习:在中国式学习中,口语练习占据了重要地位。

学习者有机会与母语为汉语的人进行交流,提高口语表达能力。

4.书写和阅读能力培养:中国式学习不仅关注口语表达,还重视书写和阅读能力的培养。

学习者需要学习汉字、词汇、语法等,逐步提高阅读和写作能力。

二、中国式学习的优势1.提高语言应用能力:通过中国式学习,学习者可以在实际生活中运用所学语言,提高语言应用能力。

2.深入了解中国文化:学习汉语的过程也是了解中国文化的过程。

掌握汉语后,学习者能更好地理解中国文化的内涵和特点。

3.适应不同场景的沟通需求:在中国式学习中,学习者有机会接触到不同场景的沟通方式,使自己在实际交流中更加得心应手。

三、如何进行中国式学习1.寻找合适的学习资源:学习汉语需要大量阅读和实践。

学习者可以寻找适合自己的教材、读物和在线资源,以便更好地进行学习。

2.参加语言课程或学习小组:参加汉语课程或加入学习小组可以提高学习效果。

在学习过程中,学习者可以互相交流、提问和解答,共同进步。

3.多与母语为汉语的人交流:与母语为汉语的人多交流有助于提高口语水平。

他们可以为你提供地道的发音、语调和表达方式。

4.制定合理的学习计划和目标:为了保证学习效果,学习者需要制定合理的学习计划和目标。

Learning--Chinese-Style课文翻译

中国式的学习风格霍华德·加德纳1987年春,我和妻子埃伦带着我们18个月的儿子本杰明在繁忙的中国东部城市南京住了一个月,同时考察中国幼儿园和小学的艺术教育情况。

然而,我和埃伦获得的有关中美教育观念差异的最难忘的体验并非来自课堂,而是来自我们在南京期间寓居的金陵饭店的大堂。

我们的房门钥匙系在一块标有房间号的大塑料板上。

酒店鼓励客人外出时留下钥匙,可以交给服务员,也可以从一个槽口塞入钥匙箱。

由于口子狭小,你得留神将钥匙放准位置才塞得进去。

本杰明爱拿着钥匙走来走去,边走边用力摇晃着。

他还喜欢试着把钥匙往槽口里塞。

由于他还年幼,不太明白得把钥匙放准位置才成,因此总塞不进去。

本杰明一点也不在意。

他从钥匙声响中得到的乐趣大概跟他偶尔把钥匙成功地塞进槽口而获得的乐趣一样多。

我和埃伦都满不在乎,任由本杰明拿着钥匙在钥匙箱槽口鼓捣。

他的探索行为似乎并无任何害处。

但我很快就观察到一个有趣的现象。

饭店里任何一个中国工作人员若在近旁,都会走过来看着本杰明,见他初试失败,便都会试图帮忙。

他们会轻轻握牢本杰明的手,直接将它引向钥匙槽口,进行必要的重新定位,并帮他把钥匙插入槽口。

然后那位“老师”会有所期待地对着我和埃伦微笑,似乎等着我们说声谢谢——偶尔他会微微皱眉,似乎觉得我俩没有尽到当父母的责任。

我很快意识到,这件小事与我们在中国要做的工作直接相关:考察儿童早期教育(尤其是艺术教育)的方式,揭示中国人对创造性活动的态度。

因此,不久我就在与中国教育工作者讨论时谈起了钥匙槽口一事。

两种不同的学习方式我的中国同行,除了少数几个人外,对此事的态度与金陵饭店工作人员一样。

既然大人知道怎么把钥匙塞进槽口——这是走近槽口的最终目的,既然孩子还很年幼,还没有灵巧到可以独自完成要做的动作,让他自己瞎折腾会有什么好处呢?他很有可能会灰心丧气发脾气——这当然不是所希望的结果。

为什么不教他怎么做呢?他会高兴,他还能早些学会做这件事,进而去学做更复杂的事,如开门,或索要钥匙——这两件事到时候同样可以(也应该)示范给他看。

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Teach Your Children
Directions: Listen to the song and fill in the blanks with what you hear.
You, who are _o_n_t_h_e_r_o_a_d_ , Must _h_a_ve__a_c_o_d_e_that you can live by. And so, become yourself, Because —_th_e__p_a_st_ is just a goodbye. Teach your children well, Their father’s hell did slowly go by. And feed them _o_n_y_o_u_r_d_r_e_a_m_s_ , The one they picks, the one you’ll know by.
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A glimpse at… Chinese Style
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A glimpse at… Chinese Style
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A glimpse at… Chinese Style
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3. The author and his wife didn’t care whether Benjamin succeeded in inserting the key into the slot. ( T )
4. For the Westerners, learning should take place by
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