Explain why the air collision controversy was difficult to resolve. Create a list of words that mean different things in different languages. Argue a potential compromise between China and the United States regarding the air collision incident.
Students use listening and speaking strategies for different purposes.
Ask students to think of words they use that mean very different things in different contexts. Also ask them to recap the events that have occurred between China and the United States since April 1. 2. Discuss the implications of nuances in language, from everyday use to diplomatic use. Ask students why they think it is important that interpreters know all the nuances of the languages they translate. Also ask them if they know of any words that translate differently from American to British English, if English is their primary language, or from different dialects of their language.