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Bachelor’s in foreign Languages Teaching-Distance
+Intermediate English B1
Name: ___________________________________________Date ___________________
LANGUAGE LEARNING
READING
Task 1: Read the article below. Match the headings from the box to the correct
paragraphs.
Are you thinking about learning a foreign language? Well, from ignoring your age to
avoiding the F-word, our multilingual experts share their tips.
Tip 1 - _________________________ Tip 3 - _________________________

The first piece of advice our experts gave was
to ask yourself: what do you want to achieve You are a monolingual adult: is it too late to
and by when? They believe that language learn a language? Our experts argue that a
learning is best when broken down into big language learning myth is that it’s harder
manageable goals that are achievable over a as an adult. Adults and children may learn in
few months, as this is far more motivating different ways but that shouldn’t stop you
and realistic. You might be feeling optimistic from committing to learning another
when you start but aiming to be fluent is not language. Languages are simultaneously
the best idea. Experts recommend that organic and systematic. As children we learn
students make their goals specific. languages organically and instinctively, as
adults we can learn them systematically.
Tip 2 - _________________________
For many of our experts, reading was not Tip 4 - _________________________
only great for making progress, but one of the Many of the experts were cautious of the F-
most rewarding aspects of the learning word. They argue not only is it difficult to
experience. They believe that reading for define what fluency is, but as a goal it is so
pleasure exposes you to all sorts of much bigger than it deserves to be. Language
vocabulary that you won’t find in day-to-day learning never stops because it’s culture
life, and normalizes otherwise complicated learning, personal growth and endless
grammatical structures. The first book you improvement. Many believe that aiming for
ever finish in a foreign language is a fluency is the wrong approach.
monumental achievement that you’ll
remember for a long time.
Tip 5 - _________________________ expands on everything that a student learns
It may not be an option for everyone but in the classroom. Books and verb charts may
many think that if you are serious about be the easiest way to learn the language at
learning the language, and if you want to get home,
maximum pleasure from what you have
learned, you need to go to where that but learning from the people and
language is spoken. Travel and living abroad experiencing their culture will be far more
enjoyable
Task 2: Complete the sentences below using the words from the box.
LISTENING
Watch the video “The Benefits of a Bilingual Brain” by TED-Ed.
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMmOLN5zBLY&ab_channel=TED-Ed )
Task 1: Use the words from the box to complete the sentences.
1. A ___________ is someone who has a high level of proficiency in several languages.

2. People can ___________ a language in various forms, at different stages of life.
3. Children learn languages more easily because of the ___________ of their brains.
4. Experts agree that there are many ___________ benefits to language learning.
5. Before the 1960s, bilingualism was considered a ___________ as it slowed a child’s
development.
Task 2: Decide if the statements based on the video are true or false:
a. Being bilingual or multilingual is not common in the world.

b. Knowing two or more languages makes travelling easier.
c. Language ability is measured in three active parts and one passive part.
d. A balanced bilingual has equal abilities in all four language parts.
e. Gabriella is a coordinated bilingual.
f. Gabriella's parents are compound bilinguals.
g. All types of bilingual people can become fully proficient in a language.
h. The left hemisphere of the brain is more active in emotional and social processes.
i. Being bilingual can delay the onset of Alzheimer's and dementia by up to five years.
WRITING
Task 1: Write an argument agreeing or disagreeing with the following statement. (250
words)
“Schools should focus on teaching children a second language because there are
many benefits. All children should be bilingual.”
Task 2: Express your opinions

1. Can anyone become a polyglot? Or do you need natural talent?
2. What are the cognitive benefits associated with language learning?
3. Do you think you will acquire another language after English?
4. Are there any handicaps associated with bilingualism?
5. Can adults replicate the plasticity children have when learning?
SPEAKING
Task 1: Discuss following questions. Would you rather…
Task 2: Discuss the questions as a class. Give as much detail as possible and have
fun!
1. As computers translate more quickly and accurately, learning a foreign language is
a waste of time. Do you agree?
2. Scientists predict that all people will choose to speak the same global language in
the future. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
3. Is it possible to learn a language without studying grammar?
4. Have you had any particularly poor language learning experiences?
5. If you could go back in time to when you started learning English, what advice
would you give yourself?
6. How does learning a second language affect one's native language abilities?
7. What are the pros and cons of learning multiple languages simultaneously?
8. Describe the characteristics / personality traits a person needs to have in order to
learn a language successfully.

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Tip 1 - _ Tip 3 - _

1. A ___________ is someone who has a high level of proficiency in several languages.

a. Being bilingual or multilingual is not common in the world.

Task 2: Express your opinions

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