Some people believe that schools should teach foreign languages for primary school children. Is this a positive or negative development?
You are currently trying to improve your knowledge of a language which is not your original
language. You have a friend who speaks this new language perfectly. Write to your friend.
Explaining why you want to learn this new language
Asking him/her for suggestions on how to learn more quickly
Proposing that you meet your friend to talk about these steps
Begin your letter ‘Dear
Do not write any addresses
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?
You want to learn a language. A teacher who teaches this language lives near the area where you live.
Write a letter to the teacher. In your letter,
say how you came to know about him/her
explain why you want to learn this language
ask what help he/she can offer
Some people believe that a single language should be adopted globally to facilitate international communication and understanding. Others say that this would lead to a loss of culture and identity. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Every year several languanges die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in ther world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The graph below shows predictions about the number of people who will study three major world languages between 2020 and 2030. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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 these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The advantages brought by the spread of English as “a global language” will outweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some people think that language teaching should take place in small classes, while others believe that the number of students in a language class does not matter. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that machine translation is highly developed in today's society. Therefore, it is not necessary for students to learn a foreign language. What's your opinion?
The technology generates language translation software, decreasing the importance of learning more languages. 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 comparisons where relevant.
All Children should study a foreign language in school, starting in the earliest grades. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Parents are often over anxious to teach their children to speak. If children are 'slow-developers' parents will often allow psychologists and schools to intervene and give children speech therapy. Do you think development at different rates and so should be left to themselves to acquire language skills, or, is such intervation justified? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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
ome 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 these views and give your own opinion.
children are generally more successful in foreign language than adults. Thus, it is better to learn in childhood. Do you agree or disagree?
Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To whatt extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
some people say that the only reason for a foreign languages 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 languages. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
ome people say that only reason for learning a foriegn language is inorder to travel to or work in a foreign country.Others says that these are not the only reason why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your opinion?
You want to improve your knowledge of foreign language which can help you at work
Write a letter to a foreign language teacher and say
Where did you hear about the teacher
Why do you want to learn a foreign language
Ask some questions about the course cost
Some people think it is better for children to being to learn a foreign language at primary school than at secondary school. What’s your opinion? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that children should start to learn foreign language at a very early age . Do you agree or disagree?
Scientists say that in the future humanity will speak the same language. Do you think this is a positive or negative social development?
It's been seen that reading for pleasure develops imaginations and better language skills than to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 comparison where relevant.
Some people argue that to learn a language properly, a person needs to learn about the country, culture and lifestyle of the people who speak that language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think schools should focus only on teaching the content of core subjects such as maths, science and languages rather than developing students creative thinking skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The chart below shows 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 comparisons where relevant
*Some people say that the government should spend money on measures to save languages that are used by few speakers, while others believe that it is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion*
The chart below show the propotions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to aenglish,in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting the main features ,and make comparisons where relevant
Every year several langauges die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
because many children are not able to learn foreign languages, school should not force them to learn foreign languages. do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Some people believe that children should start learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small numbers of people. Some people say that governments should spend public money on saving these langugages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinions
: In many schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (eg. languages) and boys choose science subjects (eg. physics). What do you think are the reasons? Do you think that this tendency should be cha
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or working a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Students should spend a period of time studying and living in a different country to learn language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
This diagram shows the relationship among a number of different languages. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Some people think children are more successful in foreign language studies than adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign langauge is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reason why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both views and give your opinion
some people think that the world eventually have only one language. do you think the advantages of having one global language outweigh the disadvantages
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. to what extents do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foregin 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 these views and give your own opinion. first= statistics, only benefit second= like that, communicate
```Many people think that the world should speak one language, others argue that countries should have its own languages. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people think young people are suitable for learning foreign language. Some people think adults are more suitable. Discuss both and give you opinion.