The table below shows the kinds of second languages Korean students learned and the line graph describes how many Korean students went overseas to study between 1980 and 2005.
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.
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）
The bar charts below provide information about percentages of students who are proficient in a foreign language in different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Learning a foreign language offers an insight into how people from other cultures think and see the world. The teaching of foreign language should be compulsory at all primary school. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Several languages die every year. Many people feel this is a positive trend and that a world with fever languages promotes harmony and understanding between people. Analyse both sides and provide your opinion.
Applying for a Job
You have decided to apply for a job as a Spanish instructor that was advertised in the April edition of the magazine Teaching Professional. This ad was posted by Mr John Sullivan, director of the Spanish department at The Language Institute of Great Britain in London, England. In your letter to Mr Sullivan:
explain why you are writing
describe your qualifications and experience
explain how they can contact you
Living in a country where you have to speak a foregin language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical preoblems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevent examples from own knowledge or experience.
School should not force students to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
The infographics below show employment statistics for UK residents by English language proficiency in 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning your father language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweight disadvantages?
The table illustrates the 6 languages which are the most popular in the world with the number of people use it.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement? *Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.*
Learning English at school is often viewed 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 take steps to ensure the survival of local languages, and if so, how?
These days, many people are choosing to learn languages online. What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning a language online?
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 experience
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in oreder to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by a very small number 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
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extend do you agree or diasagree with thus statement?
Some countries require students to study foreign languages, while others think it is not necessary. Discuss both cases and give your opinion.
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 savings these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinions.
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, manya 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?
All children should study a foreign language in school, starting in the earliest grade. 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
Scientists predict that all people will choose to talk the same global language in the future. Do you think that this a positive or negative developmen?
You have seen and advertisement from a couple who live in australia for some one to teach their two children your language for a year
write a letter t the couple . in your letter explain why you think you would be suitable for the job .
What else you could do for the family and give your reason for wanting the job
İn order to learn alanguage well,we should also learn about the country as well as cultures and lifestyle of people who speak ths language.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Olhers 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 foregin language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays, more and more foreign students are going to english speaking countries to learn the international language english. It undoubtedly true that studying english in english speaking county is the best way, but it is not the only way to learn it. Do you agree or disagree with the above statment?.
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.
You are travelling next month to stay with a family you do not know as part of a language training course.
Write a letter to the family to introduce yourself. In your letter,
-Say when and how you will be arriving
-Tell the family a little about yourself
-Ask about the type of food that the family eats.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foregun language is in order to travel ro ot work in foregin country. Others say that these are not the only reason why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from yours knowledge or experience.
Some people think that government should invest in saving local languages while others think its a waste of money. Discuss both views and your opinion.
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 outwiegh the disadvantages?
Some people say that learning a foreign language is only useful for travelling or working in another country. Others believe there are other reasons to learn a second 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 graph below shows the percentage of New Zealand primary school students learning a second language learned for the years 2006 to 2014.
Some people say when you move to a new country, you have to learn the language and culture of that country. Others say it is better to stick to your old traditions. Discuss both opinions and state yours.
Some people think government should spent money on measures to save languages with few speakers from drying out completely. Others think this is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some beliee that the development of technology and improved software allow us to translate between languages automatically. Theref0r, it is not necessary to learn foreign languages any more. Do you agree or disagree
The quality of computer language translation has improved significantly in recent years. Therefore, it is not necessary for children to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
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?
The pie chart shows the number of people who were using different languages online. The table shows the average number of people online each year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
To get a good job today it is more important for children to study mathematics and foreign languages than art and music. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The development of tourism contributed English to 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 advantageous and disadvantages of having one language in the word?
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.
Living in a country where have to speak foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problem. to what extent do you agree or disageree with this 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, if so,how? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the adv intaantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You have received an important document in a foreign language and you need it translated quickly. One of your friends knows this language. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
- Tell him why the document is important.
- Explain why you need it translated urgently.
- Suggest to your friend how you will get the document to him.