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?
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 important? Should students be taught public speaking at school?
Scientists say that in the future humanity will speak the same language. Do you think this is a positive or negative social development?
living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problrms. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people argue that in the modern world it is necessary to be able to speak at least two foreign languages. Others say that it is better to know one foreign language very well than to have poor command of two foreign languages. What is your opinion?
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 someone to help 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 and explain when you will and will be available
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 themeselves to acquire language skills, or, is such intervation justified? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Scientists say that in the future humanity will speak the same language. Do you think the advantages will outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below show the results of a survey of undergraduate students at a university in the UK who were able to speak languages other than English, in the years 2000 and 2010.
You urgently need a document translated into a different language. You have a friend who speaks that language.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
· explain what the document is
· explain why you need the document translated
· ask your friend if he/she will be able to help you
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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. barrette. 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
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
-ay why you would like to do this work
-explain when you will and will not be available
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
You have recently attended a marriage ceremony in your country. You have an English-speaking friend who you want to describe your experience of attending this marriage ceremony.
Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter,
•whose marriage ceremony it was
•give details of this marriage ceremony
•invite your friend to come and visit your country
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………..,
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
a photograph you submitted to your local art gallery has been selected to feature in an upcoming exhibition
write a letter to your english speaking friend
tell him about your good news
describe photograph
tell him to attend the exhibition
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreighn language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
our English-speakng 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 recommmend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn Explainn how your friend could learn this sport Suggest that you both learn this sport together
You recently attended a conference and thought one of the speakers was particularly good.
Write a letter to the event organizer. In your letter:
Tell them which conference you attended
Explain which speaker you particularly enjoyed and why
Suggest inviting them to future events
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
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?
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbour. You have not been able to speak to your neighbour about this. Write a letter to this neighbour. In your letter
*Explain the problem
*Suggest a solution
*Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
People find it difficult to speak in front of the public or to give a presentation. How important is to speak well in public. Do you think children at school should be taught public speaking?
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 in her home
-say why you would like to do this work
-explain when you will and will not be available
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mrs. Barrett,
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
As part of a class assignment you have to Millions of people every year 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.
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 ypu agree or disagree with this statement.
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 situation?
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. Berrett. 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
The two bar charts below show the propotion of 14 to 16-year old students studying a foreign language in an English speaking country and the top 3 foreign languages . Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
Your English speaking friend ask you to help with collectorate project your she is doing about celebrating new year in different countries write a letter to your friend in your letter say how important New Year it to people in your country describe how new year is celebrated in your country explain what you like about new year celebration in your country
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.
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 you should:
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
and say what action you would like the landlord to take.
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 spend about 20 minutes on this task.
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
offer to find somewhere for your friend to stay
give advice about what to do and see in your area
give information about what clothes to bring
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Maria,
Your English speaking friend has asked you for your help with the college project he she is doing our celebrating new year in different countries write a letter to your friend in your letter say how important new year celebration using your country describe how new year celebration in your country explain what you like about your celebration in your country
Mrs Barret, an English-speaking woman who lives in your hometown, 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 her in her home
- Say why you would like to do this work
- Explain when you will and will not be available
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.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social promlms, as well as practical promlems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised that someone will help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barett. 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.
Mrs. Barrette, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs. Barrette. In your letter suggest
how you could help her in her home
why you would like to do this work
when you will and will not available
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbour. You have not been able to speak to your neighbour about this.
Write a letter to this neighbour. In your letter
• Explain the problem
• Suggest a solution
• Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear....,
Some multinational companies aim to reduce travel costs by encouraging online meetings(e.g. Skype) instead of face-to-face discussions. Although this may save money, why might online meetings be less effective than speaking in person
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?
*Some people say that the government should spend money on measures to save languages that are used by few speakers, while others believe that it is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion*
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. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
One of your penfriends wants to improve his/her English in advance of moving to Sydney. Write a letter to your penfriend. Advise him/her about the following: listening skills, speaking skills and vocabulary.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,