Задания части С по теме Learning foreign languages

Task 1

You have received the letter  from your English-speaking  pen-friend Jim.

My favourite subject is French. It is because our teacher. His lessons are fantastic. He is very kind and fair, but a bit strict at the same time.

What about you? Who is your favourite teacher? What foreign language do you study?  Do you like learning it? Why?

 Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.

 Write 100-120 words. Remember  the rules of letter writing

Task 2

You have received the letter  from your English-speaking  pen-friend Emily.

 We learn foreign languages at school. I learn German and it is one of my favourite subjects.  But I have been learning German for about 6 years and find it rather difficult.

What foreign language do you study at school? Is it interesting for you? Which ways of learning  foreign language are effective for you? What aspects of learning language do you find easy and difficult ?

 Write her  a letter and answer her  questions.

 Write 100-120 words. Remember  the rules of letter writing

Task 3

You have received the letter  from your English-speaking  pen-friend Steve.

 Learning foreign languages is my favourite activity. I learn two of them Spanish and French. Our school language laboratory is very well equipped and I can work there after my lessons. My teacher says that I should have more listening practice.

What about you? Is there a language lab in your school? Do you have time to have extra language lessons? Does your teacher help you to cope with  your difficulties?

 Write him a letter and answer his   questions.

 Write 100-140 words. Remember  the rules of letter writing

Task 4

You have received the letter  from your English-speaking  pen-friend Tim, who writes:

At school we study German. It’s not very difficult for me. But I have always wanted to learn Chinese so I did a course in our language school. At first, it was rather difficult but once I realized that I could speak and people understood me, I really started loving it. What is more, I am going to visit China next summer and take part in a youth international conference.

Do you think that it is important to learn many foreign languages and why? How many languages do you know?  Is it hard for you? What language would you like to learn more?

 Write him a letter and answer his   questions.

Write 100-140 words. Remember  the rules of letter writing

Task 5

You have received the letter  from your English-speaking  pen-friend  Max who writes:

It is not easy to learn foreign languages. Sometimes I have to help my classmates and explain them grammar rules.

Have you ever helped your friends to learn English or other  subjects? What do you think is the most difficult aspect of English? Whom do you ask for help when you come across some difficulties?

By the way, my friend suggest me starting learning French. What do you think about this idea?

 Write him a letter and answer his   questions.

Write 100-140 words. Remember  the rules of letter writing

Task 6

You have received the letter  from your English-speaking  pen-friend  Sarah who writes:

 I think reading is a very important and efficient activity when you learn a foreign language. I usually look up new words in a dictionary when I don’t understand the text. What is your attitude to reading books in English? How do you cope with difficulties related to  reading? How does tour English teacher help you?

By the way, I went to the library yesterday and took  a new book.

 Write her  a letter and answer her   questions.

Ask 3 questions about  her visit to the library.

Write 100-140 words. Remember  the rules of letter writing .

Task 7

This is the part of a letter from your German pen-friend Claudia.

… I’d like to improve my English. How long have you been learning it? Do you enjoy it? How do you learn new vocabulary? My friend said that I should watch films in English. What do you think is the best way of learning English?

Write back to Claudia  answering her questions.

Write 100-140 words. Remember  the rules of letter writing .

Task 8

This is the part of a letter from your   pen-friend Peter, who writes:

…. We are planning a two-week holiday with my friend next summer. There are some ideas about travelling abroad. I think, that we should go to a language school in the UK to improve our knowledge. But he insists on having a cruise around the Mediterranean Sea. What can you advice? Have you ever visited international youth camps or language schools?  What do you think is the best way to improve language?

Write back to Peter  answering his questions.

Write 100-140 words. Remember  the rules of letter writing .

Task 9

Comment the following statement.

Some people think that only one global language can provide efficient international communication.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with the statement?

Write 200-250 words

Use the following plan:

0. Make an introduction (state a problem)
1. Express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for your opinion
2. Express the opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion
3. Explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
4. Make a conclusion restating your position

Task 10

Comment the following statement.

Some people believe  that it is necessary that students have opportunities to study foreign language abroad. Others think that there are enough chances to learn them at home country.

What is your opinion? Do you agree with the statement?

Write 200-250 words

Use the following plan:

5. Make an introduction (state a problem)
6. Express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for your opinion
7. Express the opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion
8. Explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
9. Make a conclusion restating your position