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, and make comparisons where relevant.
It has been believed that people who read for pleasure have developed imagination and good language skills than those who prefer to watch T.V. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people think that the world should speak one language, others argue that countries should have its own languages. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Language teachers should concentrate on giving feedback to students when they do good work, rather than on criticising bad work. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people believe that watching a movie is a better way to learn a foreign language than reading a book in that language. To what extent do you agree with this viewpoint?
As part of education, students should spend a period of time studying and living in a different country to learn a different language and culture. Do you agree or disagree?
Scientists say that in the future humanity will speak the same language. Do you think the advantages will outweigh the disadvantages?
some experts believe that it is better for children to beging learning a foreign language at primary school rather that secondary school. do you avantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think that it will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disasvantages to having one language in the world?
living in a country where you have to speak foreign language can cause serious social problem and practical problem. to what extern do you agree or disagree with this statement.
: All children should study a foreign language in school, starting in their earliest grades, To what extent do you agree or disagree with statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie charts below show the number of native speakers of different languages in Canada in 1996,2006 and 2016. Summatise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
“Children all over the world should learn to speak a single, universal language fluently in addition to their native language.”
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the proportions of biritish students at one university inn .england who were able to speak another languages in addiation to England in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information
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.
Every year several languages die out .some people think that it is important because life will be easier if there are few dialect. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. to what extents do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries, teaching a foreign language at primary school students is essential. Do you think the advantages of teaching a foreign language to young learners outweigh the disadvantage?
You have seen an advertisement for a weekend 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
Some people believe governments should spend money in saving languages of few speakers from dying out completely. Others think this is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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 ensure the survival of local languages and, if so how? give reason for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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.
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 ehy somrone should learn a foreign language . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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.
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?
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.
Some people say that the only reason for learning foreign language is in order to trawel or to work in foreign country. Others say that this are not only the reason why someone should learn foreign language. Discuss both this 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 languages other than English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
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. studying on your own taking lessons with a private tutor taking lessons as part of a class taking lessons online going to live in a country where the language is spoken Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that it is appropriate for children to learn a foreign language in primary school. Does the advantage of this outweigh its disadvantage?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Is it advantages or disadvantageous for the students?
you are a student at an english language school in brighton and are living in private accomodation with other flat mates. 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
. propose a solution
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 of people believe it is better for youngsters to learn a new language at primary school rather than at secondary school. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
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.
The graph below shows the percentage of New Zealand primary school students learning a second language learned for the years 2006 to 2014.
Several languages are in danger of extinct because these are spoken by small number of people. Some people say that government should spend public money on saving these languages, while other believe that it would be waste of money discuss both fuse and give your opinion.
Some people think government should spent money on languages that are dying and a few number of people uses them, some think this is a waste of resources. Discuss both views and tell what's your take on this issue.
ou 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 her/him to the party. In your letter:
- Explain the reason for the party.
- Give the date and time of the party.
- Suggest that the classmate could bring to the party.
The graph below she's the percentage of new zealand school children latching second language by language leading for three years 2006 to 2014.
Some people think that living in a country is essential to learn that country’s language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to Orr 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.
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
Your children are learning a foreign language at school, but they need some extra help. One of your friends suggested to contact a language tutor.
Write to the language tutor. In your letter:
•Explain why are you writing to him/her
•Explain what your children need help with
•Ask the tutor for his/her experience and suggestions to help your children to learn
The advantage provided by English as a global language will continue to outweigh the disadvantage. To what extend do you agree with this statement.
An international language would remove one of the main differences which separates people of different nationalities and this would lead to greater international understanding and co-operation. There should be one international language which everyone agrees to learn and speak. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that governments should spend public money on saving minority languages, Others, however, believe that would be a waste of public money. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people feel that learning a foreign language is an essential component of a child’s education. Others feel that learning a foreign language is often a waste of time that can be better spent on learning about technology and other more vocational subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some believe that the development of technology and improved software allow us to translate between languages automatically. Therefore, it is not necessary to learn foreign language anymore. Do u agree or disagree?
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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................. ,