Why do we learn English?
учебно-методический материал по английскому языку (9, 10, 11 класс) на тему

Why Do We Learn English?

1) Match the two columns.

2) Match the two columns.

3) Match the two columns.

4) Complete the sentences using the words and word combinations from the box. Put the verbs in the correct form.

1. It ______ to start speaking English when you live in one of English speaking countries. 2) The answer to my question marked the young man as ______, he spoke English ______ and ______. 3) She was going to reply, but unfortunately didn’t know how to ______ of this word. 4) Nowadays, English ______ your time and effort. 5) To learn English properly she ______ and tried not to ______ in it. 6) As a ______ of English she prefers to practice the language with ______ via the Internet.

5) Complete the sentences using the words and word combinations from the box. Put the verbs in the correct form.

1. Higher education ______ is extremely indispensable. 2) I ______ strict following the practice routine to be very important if you want to succeed in English. 3) He didn’t understand our guests from Great Britain and asked me to  ______ the meanings of some words. 4) To pass successfully the entrance exam in Academy he needs ______ of English and History. 5) He speaks English very ______, I don’t always understand him. 6) He moved to the USA in 1990 and easily ______ to understanding American English. 7) It’s hard to understand Australian ______ without practice.

6)  Speak about your experience in studying English. The questions below will help you.

1. Do you like to study English?

2. Do you study English at school only?

3. Do you read books and newspapers in English?

4. What are your usual class activities during English lessons?

5. Do you participate in out-of-class activities in English?

6. Would you like to study any other foreign language?

7. Will your future career require the knowledge of English? Why?

7) Prepare a report, follow the plan below.

1) Are you interested in studying foreign languages? Why do you choose English? Do you learn English at school only? Do you attend any English speaking clubs or English courses? Do you like it there?

2) Describe your usual English lesson activities. Do you read books, newspapers or magazines in English? Do you watch films in the original? Do you understand English songs? Do you have any out-of-class activities? Do you like participating in them? Why?

3) Do you intend to study English when you finish school? What kind of career do you choose? Does your career require knowledge of English? Why? What are you going to do to master English?