LANGUAGE LEARNING
What do you think is the best way to learn a foreign language?
Match each response with its function in the discussion.
1. That's difficult to answer because different methods work for different people.
2. Learners can study grammar, learn vocabulary, practise pronunciation, read, listen, write and communicate with native or proficient speakers.
3. In my opinion, regular communication is more important than memorising large lists of vocabulary.
4. I agree that speaking regularly is extremely useful.
5. I'm not sure I agree that grammar study is unnecessary.
6. But if learners concentrate too much on grammar, couldn't they become afraid of making mistakes when they speak?
7. If you use a language regularly, you are likely to remember it better than if you study it only occasionally.
8. When you say "learn a language", do you mean becoming fluent or simply being able to communicate?
9. Learners could combine classroom study with conversation, reading and online practice.
10. What do you think is the best way to learn a foreign language?
Possible answers
- Delaying strategies
- Presenting a number of arguments
- Giving your opinion about a topic
- Agreeing
- Disagreeing
- Countering
- Logical argument
- Clarification
- Expressing solutions and alternatives
- Asking someone for their opinion about a topic
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