In many non-English speaking countries, more and more parents are choosing to enrol their children in English medium schools. Why do you think this is happening? What are the advantages for children who study in English medium schools?
your English speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport write an email to your friend. in your email recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn explain how your friend could learn this sport suggest that you both learn this sport together
The table below shows the type of accommodation chosen by foreign students studying English in the city of Hamilton and other related information.
ou are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick.
Write to another classmate and invite her/him to the party. In your letter:
- Explain the reason for the party.
- Give the date and time of the party.
- Suggest that the classmate could bring to the party.
You have recently moved to a different house.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:
-explain why you have moved
-describe the new house
-Invite your friend to come and visit
You have recently changed your job and started working for a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:
•explain why you changed your previous job
•describe your new job
•tell him/her your other news
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. % of British students able to speak languages other than English 2000 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 10.0% 15.0% • No other language • French only • German only * Spanish only * Another language * Two other languages 20.0% 10.0% 15.0% 30.0% 10.0% 35.0%
An English-speaking friend of yours has written to you to ask you how your studies are going.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
tell your friend how you are preparing for the exam
tell him/her how you feel about it
tell him your expectations
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, ifso, how?
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays.
Write a letter to the director of the Museum
Learning English language in an English speaking country is easy, but not the only methodology. Do you agree or disagree?
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement program. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problem and your concerns
explain what you would like the Principal to do
Millions of people every year move to English-speaking countris such as Australia, Britain or America, in order to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important intenacional language? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
Write a letter to invite an English-speaking friend to watch a movie with you about your country. In your letter:
Include some background about the film
Explain why it might interest him/her
Suggest arrangements for watching the film
Nowadays, more and more foreign students are going to English-Speaking countries to learn the “international language – English". It is undoubtedly true that studying English in an English-speaking country is the best way, but it is not the only way to learn it. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
•Suggest how you could help her in her home
•Say why you would like to do this work
•Explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mrs Barrett,
Some people The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparson
The bar chart and table show information about students from abroad studying in four English-speaking countries in 2004 and 2012. (10.35pm)
ou and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter
• introduce yourself
• explain what is wrong with the furniture
• say what action you would like the landlord to take
You have recently started a job in a new company.Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter,
- Explain why you changed the job
- Describe your new job
- Tell him/her your other news
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Say how important new year is to people in your country
-Describe how new year is celebrated in your country
-Explain what you like about new year celebrations in your country.
The spread of a ‘global language’ such as English will threaten national languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
a new shopping centre has opened in your town, and you are going there on Saturday. Write a 120-word letter to your English friend Rosie
Mrs Barret, an English-speaking woman who lives in your hometown, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barret. In your letter
-Suggest how you could help her in her home
-Say why you would like to do this work
-Explain when you will and will not be available
As English is now the world language and an essential skill in business, English language instruction should begin in kindergarten. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
* Offer to find somewhere to stay
* Give advice about what to do
* Give information about what clothes to bring
One of your English-speaking friends has decided to spend a one week holiday in your town/city and has written to you asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-recommend somewhere to stay
-give advice about what to see and do in your area
-give information about what clothes to bring
The chart shows how many prcentages of students who could speak in some languages with english in Britain in 2000.
last year you attended an intensive English course at the Darwin College of English . Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports and assignments as quickly as possible .
Write a letter to the principal of the college and request him to send the copies of the required documents As you have lost the ori documents.
Mrs Barret, an English speaking woman who lives in your town has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barret.
In your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
Say why you would like to do the work
Explain when you will and will not be available
you have recently moved to different house.
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write a letterto an english -speaking friend.in your letter
Explain why you have moved.
Describe the new house.
invite your friend to come and visit.
The topic of this: Currently, most students are studying only mathematics and the world language, English. What do you think its advantages more than its disadvantages?
the graph below shows demand for electricity in england during typical days in winter and summer. The pie chart shows how electricity os used in an average ENglish home.
You are shifting out of your accommodation. You think your current place of residence is suitable for your English speaking colleague who is arriving next month. Write a letter to your colleague.
Explain why you are shifting out
Describe your accommodation
Explain why it is suitable for your friend
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about leaning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your email •Recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn •Explain how your friend could learn this sport •Suggest that you both learn this sport together.
An English-speaking friend is coming to study in your town next year and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Offer to find a place for him / her to live
Give advice about how to find a part-time job
Give information on where he / she can learn your language
The two bar charts below show the proportion of 14-to 16-year-old students studying a foreign language in an English speaking country, and the top three foreign languages. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in Englanfd who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
The charts below show the proportion of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Mrs. Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs. Barrett. In your letter
-suggest how you could help in her home
-say why you would like to do this work
-explain when you will and will not be available
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mrs. Barrett,
Mrs Barrett, An English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for some to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett, in your letter.
Suggest how you could help her in her home
Say why you would like to do this work
Explain when you will and will not be available
The charts below show the percentages of men and women aged 60-64 in employment in four countries in 1970 and 2000 Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant. You should examine my answer Please write in English language.
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to study English at the school
•describe the problems you had with the lessons
•suggest how the classes could be improved
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
You’ve received a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she accepts your
invitation to come and stay with you in Ukraine for a week. Write a letter to your penfriend and say
– when the best time to come is and why
– what tourist atractions there are in your area
– what activities he/she could enjoy during the visit
you have recently moved to a different house. write a letter to an English Speaking friend.
in your letter
Explain why you have moved
Describe the new apartment
Invite him or her to pay a visit
You were studying in an English speaking country and suddenly needed to go back to your home country leaving
your course incomplete. Write a letter to your teacher to
- Thank him
- Explain the reason you left without completing your course
- say during your course study what did you like most about this course.
Mrs. Barrette, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs. Barrette. In your letter suggest
how you could help her in her home
why you would like to do this work
when you will and will not available
you have recently moved to a different house.
write to your English speaking friend
-explain why you have moved
-describe the new house
-invite your friend to come and visit