Prime Time 5, Transition, Coursebook mit Audio-CD

Learning English Why learn English? a) Match the two cards that go together and copy the sentences into your notebook. 1 1) Most pages on the internet are in English: B) Learning just one language lets you read almost everything you find online. A) Ask for the way, have a conversation, or get help in an emergency. E) Music is much better if you can understand the words. 2) If you know English you can get in touch with people from all over the world: 3) Watch American and British films in English or read popular books in the original: C) It has a simple alphabet and mostly easy and short words. D) Once you have tried it, you’ll never go back to translated versions! 4) English is one of the easiest languages to learn and to use: F) If you learn English you will have a greater chance of getting a better job. 5) Nowadays in the job market it is important to speak English: 6) Enjoy English pop songs more: b) Write a second sentence as an explanation (like A–F). c) Discuss with your neighbour: • Which reasons for learning English do you find best? • Which other reasons for learning English come to your mind? A poster for a language school Make a poster for a language school to attract new students. • Explain why people should learn foreign languages – give examples and use pictures. • Find a catchy title. • Provide course information and contact details. 2 Word bank Providing information and details levels • elementary • intermediate • advanced • course duration • starting date • hours • placement test • materials • text book • audio-visual materials • authentic texts • newspapers • office hours • telephone number • e-mail address • public transport • nearest tube station W Useful phrases Making suggestions/Giving advice You should … . • You ought to … . • If I were you, I would … . • Let’s … . • What about … ? • How about … ? • Why don’t you … ? • Couldn’t you … ? • What would you say to … ? • Don’t you think it is a good idea to … ? • You need to/must/should … . • Have you tried … ? • In my experience, … works really well. • You’d better … . • Have you thought about … ? • … is worth a try. P 11 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum es Verlags öbv