Many local languages today are dying out due to the rise of language like English. Is this a positive or negative development?
Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter:
explain why you have gone to live in the new city
describe the place where you are living
invite your friend to come and see you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The bar chart and table show information about students from abroad studying in four English-speaking countries in 2004 and 2012. XX
You are shifting out of your accommodation. You think the place 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
- Why is it suitable for your friend?
An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your IELTS studies are going.
Write a letter telling your friend how you are preparing for the test. In your letter:
say what progress you are making
explain how you are preparing for the test
say which section you are finding the most difficult
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Studying the English language in an English-speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn language. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The best way to learn English is to study with native teachers.” What do you think about this opinion? State your point and give reasons and examples to support your answer.
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 friend. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
Some people believe that the best way to learn English is to study with native teachers. What do you think about this opinion?
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 would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
You are going to teach English to your friend's child. Write a letter to your past English teacher to ask if you can borrow some books from him/her. In this letter :
Say how well you know your friend.
Describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has.
Explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
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.
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.
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 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
The advantages of the spread of English as a global language will continue to outweigh its disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English- speaking friend. In your letter
- explain why you changed jobs
- describe your new job
- tell him your ither news
The two bar charts below show the proportion of 14-16-year-old students studying a modern foreign language in an English-Speaking country and the top three popular foreign languages
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.
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?
The charts below show the percentage of Irish students at one university who spoke an additional language to English from 2000 to 2010.
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work and a developing country.
Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter,
-Explain why you want to do voluntary work
-State what your skills and experience are
-Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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 the landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You have a recently started work in a new company
Write a letter to an English-Speaking friend. In your letter
explain why you changed jobs
describe your news job
tell him her your other news
Mrs Barrett, an English speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help 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 and explain when you will and will be available
Learning English language in an English speaking country is easy, but not the only methodology. Do you agree or disagree?
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
● explain why you changed jobs
● describe your new job
● tell him/her your other news.
User 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?
Some people believe that standardized English exams, like IELTS, are just big business to make money. Others however, think that standard English exams are important for society. Which do you believe and why ? Give explanations and examples to support your opinion
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,
The given pie charts show the proportion of British students able to use languages other than English. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Studying the English language in an English speaking ountry is the best but not the only way to learn the language. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The charts below show the proportions of British student 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.
Write a letter to your English-speaking friend whom you visited recently. In your
letter
- Tell him/her how wonderful the experience you had in his country was.
- Invite him to visit your country
- Tell him what you can do for him during his vi
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,
Do you think the significance of English language as an international language will be lost with globalization or its significance will increase with globalization? What is your opinion?
You live in an English-speaking country and you want to do some
voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country.
Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which
organizes such trips.
In your letter:
● Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
● Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
● State what your skills and experience are.
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
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 are about to move to an English-speaking country to study. You have a friend living there and you want to find a part-time job. Write a letter to your friend
- Explaining your scholar plans,
- Your reasons to get a part-time job,
- Suggest how he/she can help you finding a job.
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.
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.
The graphs below show the average exam marks achieved by students at english, japnese and italian language courses in a university. The passing marks are 50 and maximum marks are 100. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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
LEARNING ENGLISH AT SCHOOL IS OFTEN SEEN AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN LEARNING LOCAL LANGUAGES. IF 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, IF SO, HOW? GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE ANY RELEVENT EXANPLE FROM YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE
You were studying in an English-speaking country and suddenly had to go back to your home country
your course is incomplete. Write a letter to your teacher
- Thank you
- Explain the reason why you did not finish the course
- tell me what you liked most about this course while studying the course
The graph below shows the demand for electricity in England during typical days in winter and summer. The pie chart shows how electricity is used in an avarage English home. Summarise the information by selecting ad reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language 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 langua
ge in the world?
yoy 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