Learning English Why learn English? a) Match the two cards that go together and copy the sentences into your notebook. 1 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 a) Make a poster for a language school to attract new students. • Go online and search for language schools in an English-speaking country. Read the texts and look for phrases you can use for your poster. • Explain why people should learn foreign languages. Give examples and use pictures. • Find a catchy title. • Provide course information and contact details. b) Scan this page with the QuickMedia app and watch the video. Then do the extra tasks. 2 t Word bank Providing information and details level • elementary • intermediate • advanced • course duration • starting date • hours • placement/final test • materials • textbook • audio-visual materials • authentic texts • small groups • project work • certificate • newspapers • office hours • phone number • e-mail address • public transport • nearest tube station • bus stop • free WiFi access • spare time activities • homestay • qualified teachers • helpful staff W Useful phrases Making suggestions/Giving advice You should … . • 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. • In your situation/case I would … . • It might be a good idea to … . • Perhaps you could … . P v01 1) Most pages on the internet are in English: 4) English is one of the easiest languages to learn and to use: 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. 6) Enjoy English pop songs more: B) Learning just one language lets you read almost everything you find online. D) Once you have tried it, you’ll never go back to translated versions! 5) Nowadays in the job market it is important to speak English: F) If you learn English, you will have a greater chance of getting a better job. 11 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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