*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*
Some people say that children should learn a foreign language when they are at kindergarten, but others feel that it is better for children to do this when they are teenagers. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
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.
In many countries, old or traditional languages are dying out or being forgotten, especially by younger people. Is this an acceptable development which occurs inevitably, or is it something which we should try to prevent?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school. Use specific reasons and example to support your position.
The developement 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 disadvanges to having one having one language in the world
Some people believe hat all children should learn a foreign language from the time they start school, while others believe it is better to wait until a child is at secondary school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flatmates. 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 and explain how you feel
propose a solution and risk the landlord to take action
27.The advantages of the spread of English as a global language will continue to overweigh its disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to trav 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.el to or work in
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?
The chart below show the percentage of second language classes taken by Australian secondary school students in two different cities in 2017
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?
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 weigh the disadvantages?
The charts below show the number of French adults whose parents spoke a French regional language to them when they were children and the number who speak a French regional language to their own children
Having conversation with people in your homeland with a foreign language can create social and functional issues. The following essay is going to discuss why it is problematic to have a foreign dialect and say why this happening can cause serious problems.
Some school children have less natural ability to learn other languages. Therefore, it is not right to force these school children to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
living in a country where you have to speak a foreigen language can cause seriouse social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
some people beileve that it is essential to learn a foreign language in school, while others believes that it is not necessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the types of language train of employs in one Export Company and the reasons why they learn a foreign language
in some educational systems, children are requierd to study one or more foreign languages. in others, foreign language study is not a requirement. what are the potential of foreign language study? do you think the foreign language study is an important part of eduation?
some experts belive that it is better for childern to begain learning a foeign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. do the advantage of this outweight the diadvantages?
You have heard that your company is organising a language training abroad for a limited number of participants. Write a letter of interest
state your position in the company
explain why they should include you in the training
Explain how training could benefit you and your company.
Every year several Ianuages 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?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learining a foriegn language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages 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 extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?**
Use the information and language from this lesson to answer this The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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 somrone should learn a foreign language . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The charts below show the propotions of British students at one University in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English in 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In several years many languages die out. Some say it is not important because if we speak fewer languages life would be easier. Do you agree or disagree?
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 outweight the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Learning a new language at an early age is helpful for children. Is it moreб positive for their future aspect or have some adverse effects. Agree or disagree?
Some experts believe it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problrms. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people b we lieve thst government should 8mvtdt more in protecting minority languages, while others think that this would be a waste of valuable resources. Discuss both the views and give your own option.
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?
The chart belows 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.
some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both veiws and give your opinion.
Some people think that machine translation is highly developed in today's society. Therefore, it is not necessary for children to learn a foreign language. What's your opinion?
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.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to beign learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
Some people say thhat the only reason for learnig a foreign langua is in order to tavel 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.
living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can couse serious social problems, as well as practical problems. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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.
Around the world, children learn English as a second language at school. However, in some places, they also learn at kindergarten (pre-school care, when children are aged two to five). Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of learning English at kindergarten.
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.
Millions of people every year move to English-speaking countries 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 international language? Give reasons for your answer.
The diagram shows the estimated number of students of three world languages between 2030 and 2040
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