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D. Answer the questions.

1. What three reasons does the text give for learning a different language?
2. What is an advantage of learning a language in the country where it’s spoken?
3. How do apps help you memorise a new language?
4. How can having online lessons help if you’re a very busy person?
5. What might be an issue with attending a language exchange?
6. How does the text suggest using sticky notes?

E. Which way of learning might suit these people?

1. “I’m learning French at school, but I’m finding it really difficult. What I really need is some extra
speaking practice and a bit more confidence. Unfortunately, there don’t seem to be any language
schools around here offering French.” – Yasemin, 13
2. “I live in a small village but go to high school in the city, so I spend a lot of time every day on the bus.
I’d like to use the time to do something new, like learning Klingon or High Valerian – I love sci-fi and
fantasy!” – Kurt, 15
3. “I’ve just finished secondary school, but I’m not sure what I want to study at uni – possibly languages
but I don’t speak any well enough, yet. My parents have suggested I travel a bit and get some life
experience, which would be fun.” – Jean-Luc, 17

4. “I really want to learn Italian, but there aren’t any schools in my area, and I tried an app, but I didn’t
enjoy using it. My parents have said they’ll give me some money for classes if I can find a teacher, but
there doesn’t seem to be anyone locally.” – Jana, 14
5. “I’ve just started university and don’t have a lot of money to spend on my hobbies. There are lots of
international students at my uni, and I like the idea of interacting with people from other cultures.”
– Annalise, 18

F. Complete the questions with the words from exercise B on page 19 and discuss them with a partner.

1. Do you get much opportunity to with English speakers?

2. How easy do you find it to new words and phrases in English?
3. What areas of English do you want to improving this year?
4. When you give a presentation in English, do you write long notes or just to help you?

5. How important is it to be a of English in the job you want to do?
6. What is your main for learning English?
7. How important do you think is when you’re learning a language?

8. Do you prefer lessons where only the is spoken or lessons where students can speak
their own language, too?

G. Discuss with a partner.
1. What might be the advantages of having an English teacher who was born in an English-speaking
country?
2. What are the benefits of having an English teacher who learnt English themselves?

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