It is often said “when is Rome, do as the Romans do”. Do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they are visiting? Do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?
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 language and so, how?
10.Some people think that language school be taught in small classes, while other people think the number of students in a language class does not matter. Discuss both views and give your opinion. language schools important for - enhance their skills and help in further studies not important - instead spend time on their subject of interest
As computers translate quickly and accurately, some people think that learning foreign languages is a waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Speaking more than one language is important these days. Therefore, children should start learning a second language during their school time. Do you agree or disagree?
you are a student at an english language school in brighton and are living in private accomodation with other flat mates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. the landlord's workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
write a letter to the landlord. in your letter:
. state your reason for writing
. describe the problems
. propose a solution
In some countries, schools are teaching foreign languages for primary school children. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages ?
You have seen an advertisement for an evening course to study a foreign language. Write a letter to the institution offering the course.
In your letter,
– ask for details of the course
– ask if the course teachers are qualified native speakers
– request that the institution sends you their brochure
You should write at least 150 words.
Some schools start teaching a foreign language in primary school years. Do the advantages of teaching foreign languages to young children outweigh its disadvantages?
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
say what else you could do for the family
give your reasons for wanting the job
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Olhers say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well practical programs. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
People are using a lot of online language translation apps. Do the benefits of this outweigh the disadvantages?
some experts believe that it is better for chileren to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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%
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extend do you agree or diasagree with thus statement?
A few languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the use of others is rapidly declining. Is it a positive or negative development?
People are using a lot of online language translation apps are the advantages more than the disadvantages of such services. Nowadays masses have been using huge range of web applications for translating languages.
Some people say that soon we will never again have to learn a foreign language because computers will be able to translate all languages into English. What are the advantages and disadvantages of computers being able to do this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Other say that these are not the only reason why some should learn a foreign language. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both views and give your own oppinion.
Every yeay several language die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages n the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can case serious social problems, as well as practical problems. to what extent do you agree or disagree with thia statement?
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, if so, how? You should give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge to support your response.
Every year several language die out. Some people think this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages. To what extent do u agree or disagree with this opinion.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?”
The chart below show the percentage of British student at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign kanguage at primary school rather than secondary school. do th advantages of this outwigh the disadvantages?
Several languages are in danger of extinct. These are spoken by small number of people. Some people say that government should spend public money on saving these languages while other believe that it would be wasted of money discuss both who and give your opinion.
Scientists say that in the future humanity will speak the same language. Do you think this is a positive or negative social development?
The advantage provided by English as a global language will continue to outweigh the disadvantage. To what extend do you agree with this statement.
Your workplace requires an interpreter to translate from one language to another during meetings. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
recommend someone to act as an interpreter;
explain why the person is qualified for that role;
say how the person can be contacted.
Your mentor recommended you to learn a new language and gave you contact details of a teacher. Following his advice, you need to write a letter to the teacher and say:
What is your motivation to learn a new language
•How can the teacher help you
When you will be ready to start
The table below gives information about the languages that high school students spealc at home in one school district in the USA. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and malce comparisons where relevant.
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think that it will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disasvantages to having one language in the world?
High stakes English language tests, such as the IELTS, are increasingly being delivered on the computer. Do the advantages of computer-based testing outweigh the disadvantages?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages ot this outweigh the disadventages?
The only good way to learn a foreign language is by studying with a native teacher. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 comparision where relevant.
Some experts believe that a second language is better to be taught from an ealry age rather that older age. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Many people use written language in a less formal and more relaxed way. Why? Does this development have advantages and disadvantages?
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
•explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
•say what else you could do for the family
•give your reasons for wanting the job
Some people believe that people who read books for pleasure can develop more imagination and language skills than those who prefer to watch TV. To what extent 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
in many countries, younger people are forgetting their old and traditional languages. is this accepted? discuss both sides of this issue?
The graph below shows the percentage of New Zealand primary school students learning a second language by language learned for the years 2006 to 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than a secondary school. Do the advantage of this outweigh the dis advantage?
The diagram shows the relationship between a numbers of different languages. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some educational systems, children are required to study one or more foreign languages. In others, foreign language study is not a requirement. What are the potential benefits of foreign language study? Do you think foreign language study is an important part of education? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Living in a county where you have to speak foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?