Sunday 17 April 2022

Time to Study

 


1. What aspects of school life do these photos show?
2. How can students benefit from these activities?
3. Do you have these activities at your school?  Which ones have you done?
4. Which did you enjoy the most?


Match the words to their definitions.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION





READING COMPRHENSION

Languages are important - why I'm glad I listened


A. Find expressions that match the following definitions:

an expression of annoyance, exasperation, disbelief, etc. 
to cease doing or attempting something especially as an admission of defeat
to give special opportunities

1. What was the writer's initial response to the advice she was given?
2. What made her realise that she had been given good advice?
3. How has the writer benefitted from learning languages?
4. Why do you think learning languages is important?

B. Summarise the text.

Watch the video then use the strategies to summarise the text in 150 words.



ORAL AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION


Make a list of the phrasal verbs and their definitions.





So a presentation about your experiences with learning languages.  Try to use some of the phrasal verbs above.

WRITE A LETTER

Your school's parent–teacher association has decided to eliminate one of the foreign languages being taught there.  You and your fellow students disagree with this decision.  Develop arguments that will change their minds then write a letter arguing your position.