Use the information and language from this lesson to answer this Writing Part 1 task. The chart below gives information about how people aged 25-34 are housed in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting on the main features,Do not give your opinion, just the facts and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people choose to travel abroad to learn foreign language insteat of studying in their hometown. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this.
When it comes to language education, there are differing opinions. Some believe that small class sizes are ideal for language learning, while others contend that the number of students does not impact the learning experience significantly. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.（文化）
Nowadays it is possible to use computers and mobile phones for automatic language translation, and there is no need for human translator and interpreters. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
in many countries, younger people are forgetting their old and traditional languages. is this accepted? discuss both sides of this issue?
In some schools, teacher teach a foreign language to student of primary language to student of the introductory class. What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with this phenomenon? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below gives information about the languages that high school students speak at home in one district
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.
Some people say that the only reason (Motivation) 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 these views and give your own opinion. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The lie chart below shows the proportions of british students at one university in england who were able to speak other languages on addition to english, in 2000 and 2010.
Some say it is better to learn a foreign language in a primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some say the world would be a better place with fewer languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
The graphs shows the annual income of language-related jobs in US dollars in five cities
Compared to past, more people are now trying to learn a foreign language to increase their chances of landing a better job in their native country or to have better opportunities to work abroad. To what extent do you agree with this point of view?
The line graph shows the monthly download trends of four popular language learning apps from January 2013 to mid-2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information about the languages that high school students speak at home in one school district in the USA
learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local language 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 all children should learn second language from the time they start school, while others believe that it is better to wait until a child is at secondary school. Discuss both views and give Your 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?
People believe that not all school children have the natural ability to learn a new language. This means is not right to force all school children to study a foreign language. Do you agree or disagree ?
These days many parents want their children to study a second language such as English. Do you think it is important for younger children to study a new language? Do you think schools should teach every student in primary school a second language?
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
developement of tourism contribute the english becoming the mosr promimnent language in the world . some people think that this willl lead to english becoming the only anguage to be spoken globally. what are the advantages and diaadvantages ?
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. Is this a positive or negative development?
You attended a language course, and felt that it did not meet your expectations.
Write a letter to improve the quality of the course for future learners
Explain why you were not satisfied from the course
Suggest some ways to improve, such as teaching methods, materials and the structure of the course
Explain how these changes will improve the course for future learners
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 visit? Do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?
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.
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.
Several languages die every year. Many people feel this is a positive trend and that a world with fewer languages promotes harmony and understanding between people. Analyze both sides of this argument and provide your opinion.
A second language is regarded as essential to success in the modern world. It should be compulsory for all children to study a second language as soon as they start school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Inviting a friend
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
explain the reason for the party
give the date and time of the party
suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
With the popularity of English growing by the day it is becoming a global language. Many people now neglect their own mother tongue and prefer to learn English. What are the problems that could arise if everyone adopts English as a language? Offer some solutions to this problem.
Nowadays it is possibe to use computers and moblie phones for automatic language translation, and there is no need for human translators and interpreters. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Every year several language die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer language in the world. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause seroius social problems ,as well as practical problems .to what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people call for one unified language across the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend
As computers can translate quickly and accurately with the development of technology, learning foreign languages is a waste of time. 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 programme. 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.
Children are generally more successful in foreign language studies than adults.Thus,it is better to learn languages in childhood. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiance
You've got a new job in Germany and want to improve your German. A friend of yours also went to language school last year to study German.
Write a letter to your friend asking them about their experience. In your letter
⚫ give your friend your news
⚫ ask them if they would recommend the school
invite them to Germany
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people will think this lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they spoken by very small numbers of people. Some people say that government should spend public money on saving thise languages, while other believes that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some believe that thge development of technology and improved software allow us to translate between languages automatically . Therefore , it is not necessary to learn a foreign language any more . Do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts below show the number of native speakers of different languages in canada in 1996,2006,2016.
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
All children should study a foreign language, starting in the earliest grades. To what extent do you agree or disagree to this statement ?
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
Writing The pie charts below show the number of native speakers of different languages in Canada in 1996, 2006, and 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Percentage of native speakers in Canada in 1996 17% 60% English French Non-Official Languages 23% Percentage of native speakers in Canada in 2006 20% 22% 58% English French Non-Official Languages Percentage of native speakers in Canada in 2016 22% 21% 57% English French Non-Official Languages
The two bar charts below show the proportion of 14 to 16 - year old students studying a foreign language in an English spoken country and the top 3 foreign languages.