Many people, including adults, find it overwhelming to speak or make a presentation in front of an audience. It is therefore argued that this skill should be taught in school.
Why is this skill important? To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Studying the english language in an english-speaking country is the best but not the only wat to learn the language.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You are going to move out of your apartment in a English-speaking country. Your landlord is a very good person, who has assisted you a lot during your stay. Meanwhile, your friend would like to rent the flat after you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter,
•Let your landlord know that you will be leaving
•Thank you landlord for his/her help
•Tel him/her about your friend
Mrs Barrett,An english speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours in a day next summer.Write a letter to mirs Barrett
suggest how could you help her in her work.
say why you like to do this job.
when you will and not be will avaible.
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?
Write a letter to your English-speaking friend whom you visited recently. In your
letter
- Tell him/her how wonderful the experience you had in his country was
- Invite him to visit your country
- Tell him what you can do for him during his visit.
You have recently moved to a new city.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
Explain why you moved
Describe your new city
Tell him/her other news
The charts below show the propo时ions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
Being Being able to speak a foreign language can be helpful in many situations in life. Some people believe that children should begin studying a foreign language in primary school while others believe children should not start until secondary school.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your studies are going. Write a letter to the friend: tell your friend how you are preparing for the exam. tell him/her how you feel about it. tell him your expectations.
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
Write an email to your friend. In your email
•recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
•explain how your friend could learn this sport
• suggest that you both learn this sport together.
Write at leasr 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows:
Dear ...............,
You are renting a house in an English-speaking country, and the landlord has been helpful during your stay. Now your friend is interested in renting your place. Please write a letter to your landlord to inform your friend that you will be moving out.
Tell your landlord that you are leaving and explain why.
Thank you landlord for being helpful
Recommend your friend as a prospective tenant.
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?
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?
1. You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
o explain why you changed jobs –
o describe your new job –
o tell him/her your other news –
You have recently moved to a different house.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
explain why you have moved
describe the new house
invite your friend to come and visit
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
You have recently started a job in a new company.Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter,
- Explain why you changed the job
- Describe your new job
- Tell him/her your other news
Many people cannot speak or present well in public, an idea is to start the training from school.
State if it is important to speak well in public.
Do you agree or disagree
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
You should write at least 150 words.
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English-speaking friend is coming to study in your town next year and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
1. Offer to find a place for him / her to live.
2. Give advice about how to find a part time job.
3. Give information on where they can learn your language.
You are getting married. Write a letter to an English speaking friend to invite him/her to the wedding. In your letter:
- Describe who you are going to marry
- Tell what will happen on the wedding day (the schedule)
- Explain why it's important for him/her to be at the wedding
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 disargee with this statement?
Mrs Barret an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barret. In your letter
•Suggest how you could help in her home
•say why you would like to do this work
•explain when you will and will not be available
Living a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause seious social problems, as well as as pratical problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people feel that it is difficult to do a public speech or presentation.
Therefore, it is a good idea for children to learn to do speeches as early as possible.
What is the importance of public speech in life?
Do you agree or disagree that children should be taught public speaking skill at school?
The chart below shows the promotions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English in 2000 and 2010.
Summarise and write the information in about 150 words making relevant comparisons
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
-explain how your friend could learn this sport
-suggest that you both learn this sport together
Some people find it difficult to present a speech/presentation in the public. Therefore it is suggested that public speaking should be taught in schools.
Do you think it is important to know how to speak well?
Do you agree or disagree with the view?
Mrs Barrett, an English speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for somene to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. in your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter: explain why you changed jobs; describe your new job; tell him/her your other news.
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
say how important New Year is to people in your country
describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
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 vou agree or disagree with this statement?
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in Englanfd who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
You were studying in an English speaking country and suddenly needed to go back to your home country leaving
your course incomplete. Write a letter to your teacher to
- Thank him
- Explain the reason you left without completing your course
- say during your course study what did you like most about this course.
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.
When people learn a foreign language, all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are equally important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People find it very difficult to speak in public or to give a presentation before an audience. Do you think public speaking skill is really very important? Give reasons. Some people say that public speaking should be taught at school. Do you agree or disagree?
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project helshe is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
◦ say how important New Year is to people in your country
◦ describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
◦ explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
Speaking more than one language is important these days. Therefore, children should start learning a second language during their school time. Do you agree or disagree?
Millions of people move to English-speaking countries such as Australia, Britain, or America, in order to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important international language? Give reasons for your answer
You are interested in attending a short course at a college in an English speaking country.
Write a letter to the college administration. In the letter:
• mention what course you would like to attend
• give details about your educational background and work experience
• say why you choose this college
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
● explain why you changed jobs
● describe your new job
● tell him/her your other news.
The table shows a breakdown of the most popular languages taken by native English speakers studying at the UK Centre for the Foreign Language Learning in 2020.
Summarise the charts by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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 relevent.
People face a lot of difficulty in giving a speech or presentation in public. If the children are being taught in schools, about how to give speech in public, would it be better.
How important is it to learn how to speak in public?
Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give relevant examples
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently moved to a new home. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:
explain why you have moved
describe the new house
invite your friend to come and visit.
You have recently moved to a new city.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
Explain why you moved
Describe your new city
Tell him/her other news
Began your letter as: Dear…
You have recently moved to a different house.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
•explain why you have moved
•describe the new house
• invite your friend to come and visit
Write about the following topic:
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 knowledge or experience.