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C. Read the text. Which of the people: D. Discuss with a partner. What do you think
the words in bold mean?
1. lived abroad when they were learning a language?
2. is currently applying for jobs? 1. ...or were they a highlight of your
timetable?
3. liked a particular language more as they got older?
2. ...with four languages under my belt...
4. excelled in their language classes at school?
3. ...I hope to be in with a chance...
5. recommends talking to speakers of the language
when learning? 4. I was the teacher’s pet...
6. found they needed a purpose in order to enjoy a 5. All my friends would groan...
particular language? 6. ...but I was in my element!
7. took some time off during their studies for personal 7. I was struggling to cope with stress...
reasons? 8. ...and strike up a conversation with the
8. is going abroad very soon? person next to me.

E. Complete the following questions with the correct form of the verb phrases in exercise B on page 99.
Then discuss the questions with a partner.

1. Do you always on time? What happens if you give it to the teacher late?
2. Do you feel you’re in your English lessons? How could you improve more?
3. How do you feel about lists of new vocabulary? How do you study a new language?
4. Have you ever had to ? Did you pass it that time?
5. Do you know anyone who’s ? What did they do instead?
6. If you at your school, how does the teacher help you catch up?
7. Does your school have a good library? What resources do you use when you have to ?
8. Do you find it easy to ? If not, what other subjects are you especially good at?

F. Work with a partner and answer the questions below.

1. What other tips would you give someone who’s trying to learn a new language?
2. Do you think it should be compulsory to learn a second language at school? Why/Why not?
3. With technological developments in computer translation, do you think people will still need to learn
languages in the future? Why/Why not?

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