The bar charts below provide information about percentages of students who are proficient in foreign language in different countries.
Some people call for one unified language across the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend
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.
Learning English language in an English speaking country is easy, but not the only methodology. Do you agree or disagree?
Living in a another country where you have to speak aforeign language cancasue serious social problems as well as practical problem. what is your opinion?
Some people argue that small classes for language students is beneficial, whereas other says number doesn’t matter. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some experts opine that a new language should be introduced for all countries for international communication. Do you think the benefits of introducing a new international language will outweigh the problems?
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 reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlege or experience.
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 views and give your own oppinion.
In some schools, teacher teach a foreign language to student of primary language to student of the introductory cl ass. What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with this phenomenon? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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.
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?
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
DO YOU THINK THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS AN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE WILL BE LOST WITH GLOBALISATION OR ITS SIGNIFICANCE WILL INCREASE WITH GLOBALISATION? WHAT IS YOUR OPINION?
You want to learn a foreign language to help you in your work. A teacher near where you live is offering lessons in this language.
Write a letter to this teacher. In your letter:
say how you heard about the language lessons
explain how learning this language will help you in your work
ask some questions about the lessons.
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 people say that learning a foreign language is in order to travel to work in a foreign country.Others say that someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
English has become a need of the day and the local language are getting sidelined Give opinion and discuss your view.
Some experts believe that a second language should be taught at an early age. Do the advantages ouyweigh the disadvantages
The advantages brought by the spread of English as a global language will outweigh the disdavantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the view
Some people believe that the main reasons of learning a foreign language are travel and work , others said that there are many different reasons . Discuss both views and gives 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 outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your experiences.
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?
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?
Learnning new language is the best way to know the culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some experts believe that it is better for a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this 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 statements?
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?
Some people believe that language should be taught in small classes, while other people think the number of students in a language class does not matter. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Living in a country where you have tospeak 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 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
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.
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation 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 and explain how you feel
propose a solution and risk the landlord to take action
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
People are using a lot of online language translation app.Do the benefits of these outweigh the disadvantages?
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
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 people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in aforeign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn aforeign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
the chart below shows the number of French adults whose parents spoken regional language to them in childhood.
children are generally more successful in foreign language than adults. Thus, it is better to learn in childhood. Do you agree or disagree?
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
Many people use written language in a less formal and more relaxed way than in the past. Why is this the case? Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
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.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning it at adulthood? Many people believe that learning a language at childhood is much easier than at adulthood.
Many people believe children should begin learning a foreign language in primary school instead of secondary school. Do you think the advantages of learning a foreign language in primary school outweigh the disadvantages?j
Your mentor recommended you to learn a new language and gave you contact details of a teacher. Following his advice, you need to write a letter to the teacher and say:
What is your motivation to learn a new language
•How can the teacher help you
When you will be ready to start
Some people think that to learn a second language well it is neccessary to live in the country where that language is spoken. What is your opinion about this?
Some people believe that children should learn a foreign language at school from an early age, while others think it is better to start learning a new language as an adult. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think living in a country for a period of time is needed to learn the language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree.