Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following ways of learning a foreign language. State which you consider to be the most effective.
One of your pen friends wants to improve their English at a language school. they have never studied at a language school before and have asked for your advice on how to choose a good one. write a letter to your pen friend. advise them about the following the teaching method, the number of students in a class and the number of hours a week.
In an increasingly globalized world, communicating in English is becoming an essential skill. Some people argue that it should become an official language in Vietnam. This means English would be used in government, legal documents, education, and other official communications. The government of Vietnam should make English an official language. Do you agree or disagree? Write a persuasive essay in around 400 words.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rther than secondary school. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your experiences.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can indeed pose both social and practical challenges. Do you agree or disagree?
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.
You are currently trying to improve your knowledge of a language which is not your first language. You have a friend who speaks this language fluently. You have decided to write to this friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• explain why you want to improve your knowledge of this language –
• ask him/her for suggestions on how to learn more quickly
• propose that you meet your friend to talk about it
You urgently need a document translated into a different language. You have a friend who speaks that language.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
· explain what the document is
· explain why you need the document translated
· ask your friend if he/she will be able to help you
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 languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Every year several languages die out. Some poeple think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are few langauges in the world. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this option.
Some people believe that the only purpose for anyone to learn a second language is to travel or work abroad. Others argue that this is not the only reason why someone needs to learn a second language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
Around the world children learn English as a second language at school. However, in some places , they also learn at kindergarten. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of learning English at kindergarten?
Some people say that learning a foreign language is a very difficult task. What are the most difficult things about learning a foreign language? What is the best way to overcome them? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think children are more successful in foreign language studies than adults. To what extend 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. To what extend to you agree and disagree?
Some people think that all school students should learn a foreign language.Others,however,think that a student should be required to learn a foreign language if he or she does not have talent for it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The spread of a ‘global language’ such as English will threaten national languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will easier if there are fewer languages in the worlds. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The pie chart shows what languages used for web content as of May 2023. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your son is learning a second language at school he needs some extra lessons. Write a letter to a teacher ask for his help.
In your letter explain
Why yous son needs help
Ask the teacher about the teaching experience and method
Suggest a possible schedule for the lessons
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reason 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 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.
Nowadays, the development of technology has allowed computer programmes to translate languages automatically. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using machine translation in learning languages. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.
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 views and give your own pinion.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantage of this outweighs the disadvantages.Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Learning 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?
Will English Remain A Global Language Despite Globalisation? Do you think English will remain to be a global language despite globalisation?
Every year several languages 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Children are generally more successful in foreign language studies than adults. Thus, it is better to learn language in childhood. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Many people believe that learning a language at childhood is much easier that at adulthood. Do yo agree or disagree?
Some people think that english will be the only language to be spoken globally. what are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primaryschool rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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
Your friend is planning to learn a new language and has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, include the following points:
•Thank them for asking your opinion.
•Recommend a language you think would be useful for them to learn.
•Explain why you think this language would be beneficial.
•Offer to help them with their learning process if possible
It is important to use English language for the development of tourism.Some people thinks that this will lead to English spoken globally. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
Some people say that te only rason fr /earning a forign language Is In order to tvel to or wor in a freign countr. Other say that tese ar not the only rasons why someone should lear a frign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Currently, most students are studying only mathematics and the world language, English. What do you think its advantages more than its disadvantages?
In the circumstances of the present-day world, children should be given every encouragement to regard the learning of several languages as normal; to suggest the contrary seems both prejudiced and harmful. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
The chart shows men and women proficient in a foreign language in several countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan.
It’s believed that people who read for pleasure develop their imagination more and acquire better language skills compared to people who prefer watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The table data below shows the avarage band scores for students from different languages groups taking the IELTS General Test in 2010
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
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent laguage in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
Some feel government should invest in preserving minority language; while, others feel this is not good use of resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that computers can translate languages, so children need not study foreign languages anymore. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
children are generally more successful in foreign language than adults. Thus, it is better to learn in childhood. Do you agree or disagree?
Millions of people move to English speaking countries such as Australia, Britain or America to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important international language? Give reasons for your answers
Some believe that the development of technology and impreved software allow us totranslate between languages automatically.There fore, it is not necessary to learn foreign languages anymore. Do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think young people are suitable for learning foreign languages. Some Being celebrity -such as a famous film star or sports personality- brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being celebrity brings more benefits or problems
The technology generates language translation software, decreasing the importance of learning more languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree.