14A. Oral & Written Communication____Learning English____[Latinate]

Rewrite the text, using PHRASAL VERBS to replace the underlined words:

There are many reasons for learning English. What I mean is that some learners may need to propose business plans and make speeches about different subjects, while others from the same companies may just need to record messages over the phone, write faxes and compose short letters.

Teachers of general English assume that learners will want to communicate their basic requirements, convey personal information, explain their preferences and opinions and raise certain topics in conversation or debate.

Teaching languages often involves transmitting social skills such as interrupting other speakers. I mention this because in some countries it is considered rude. By stating definitely what English people do, we are teaching the culture. Learners often turn to their teachers for information about English habits. For example, how do English people address their bosses when applying for a pay rise? Teachers have to be very careful because their language and behaviour are exhibited as examples of how English is spoken and what English people do. If the same learners apply to another teacher for similar advice, the answers may be different!