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.
Nowadays, the development of technology has allowed computers and mobiles to translate language automatically. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
People believe that not all school children have the natural ability to learn a new language schools should not force school children to study a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to study English at the school
•describe the problems you had with the lessons
•suggest how the classes could be improved
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in oder 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 of these views and give your 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
Parents are often over anxious to teach their children to speak. If children are 'slow-developers' parents will often allow psychologists and schools to intervene and give children speech therapy. Do you think development at different rates and so should be left to themselves to acquire language skills, or, is such intervation justified? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. 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 order to travel to or working 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.
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 media?
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
In some countries students are required to learn a foreign language but in other countries it is not necessary to do so. Discuss the benefits of each case and give your opinion.
Some believe that the development of technology and improved software allow us to translate between language automatically. Therefor, it is not necessary to learn foreign languages any more. Do you agree or disagree?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary schools. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
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 two bar charts 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. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that the only purpose for anyone to learn a second language is to travel or work abroad. Other argue that this is not the only purpose why someone needs to learn language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
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.
: 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 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
International marketing is sometimes seen as invasive and interfering with the country in question. Others argue that it is a necessary and economic form of education, along with the dissemination of ideas, language and culture. Discuss both points of view and then give your opinion.
You have seen and advertisement for a couple, who lives 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 this job
Say what else you could do for the family
Give your reason for wanting the job
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. Write at least 150 words.
It is believed that people who read for pleasure develop their imagination more and acquire better language skills compared to people who prefer watching television. 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 extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The development of toursim contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English become the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that people who read books can develop more imagination and language skills than those who prefer to watch TV. Do you agree or disagree?
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?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about the country as well as the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your son is learning a second language at school, but he needs some extra lessons.
Write a letter to a teacher asking for her help. In your letter
Explain why your son needs help
Ask the teacher about her teaching experience and methods
And suggest a possible schedule for the lessons.
Some experts believe that it it better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advaantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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.
Learning a new language at an early age is helpful for children. Is it more positive for their future aspect or have some adverse effects? Agree or disagree?
You are studying english at a private language school attended by many international students. you are planning for a surprise party who has been feeling particularly sick and homesick.
write to another classmate and invited him or her to the party. In your letter-
- explain the reasons for the party
- give the date and time of the party
- suggest what the classmates could bring to the party
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 problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statment?
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?
Some experts belive that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at a primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
Some people say that only reason for learning foriegn language Is in order to traveL to or work in foriegn country. Other say these are not the only reasons. Discuss both views and give your opinion
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?
You want to learn a language. A teacher who teaches this language lives near the area where you live.
Write a letter to the teacher. In your letter,
•say how you came to know about him/her
•explain why you want to learn this language
•ask what help he/she can offer
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? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
-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
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people think that all school students should learn a foreign language.Others,however,think that a student should be required to learn a foreign language if he or she does not have talent for it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well practical programs. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Many people use written language in a less formal and more relaxed way. Why? Does this development have advantages and disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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.