Conversations in Spain: Activity 1

Conversations in Spain
A film by Daniel Emmerson presented by EnglishClub.com

Activity 1 How much do you know about Spain? Test yourself with this true or false quiz! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Spain is the largest country in Western Europe. Barcelona is the capital city of Spain. The population of Spain is 46 million. Spain borders Portugal and France. Spain has been a member of the European Union since 1986.
Activity 2 Now watch the first part of the film: Conversation 1. Circle the person who talks about the points below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. A teacher who speaks English very well Far-sighted parents know their children need English Granada is a tourist city Learning very, very much at the academy Needing English in the future for work Preparing to take an exam in English The job pages in the newspapers The key to speaking English fluently is to think in English The schools location in the centre of town Jonathan Jonathan Jonathan Jonathan Jonathan Jonathan Jonathan Jonathan Jonathan Nuria Nuria Nuria Nuria Nuria Nuria Nuria Nuria Nuria Laura Laura Laura Laura Laura Laura Laura Laura Laura Christina Christina Christina Christina Christina Christina Christina Christina Christina Sara Sara Sara Sara Sara Sara Sara Sara Sara
Activity 3 Now watch the first part again. Which points on the list below does the School Director mention?Tick the points you hear. (Be careful: there are two points he does not mention!) 1. My father started this school. 2. There were no English schools in Granada at that time. 3. It was fashionable for young women to study English. 4. Universities were closed to women until the late 40s/early 50s. 5. English is a requirement for most jobs these days. 6. We organise study courses in the UK for our students. 7. We only employ native-speaking teachers. 8. There are a lot of hotels in Granada. 9. Professionals such as lawyers need English. 10. There are few job opportunities in Granada. Activity 4 Now watch Conversation 2 and correct the mistakes in the following statements. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Giulio is in Madrid to attend a training course. He started learning English at secondary school. His English teacher in middle school was not very good. He went to the US for one month. He is a shy person. He says people judge you and make fun of you when you speak English. He says you must avoid making mistakes if you want to improve your English.
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Conversations in Spain
Activity 5 In the next part of the film you are going to watch an interview with a Spanish English teacher. Before you watch, think of three difficulties students might have when they learn English in Spain. Then watch the film and see if your predictions were correct. 1. ................................................. 2. .................................................... 3. ..................................................
Activity 6 Now watch Conversation 3 again and put Beatrizs comments in the list below into the correct order. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Its important for someone to push you to talk in English. Learning pronunciation from teachers who have bad pronunciation is a problem. Lessons in school focus on grammar exercises more than talking. People are afraid of making mistakes when speaking to foreigners. Private English lessons support what students learn at school. Students dont get enough speaking practice in class at school. When you study a language you have to like it. You have to travel.
Activity 7 Discuss the following questions. 1. In what ways are the difficulties experienced by students in Spain similar to those in your country? 2. The School Director says that English is a requirement for practically any job in Spain. Is this true in your country? If so, how long has this been the case? 3. Do you agree with Nuria when she says that the key to fluency is thinking in English? If so, what can students do to help themselves develop the habit of thinking in English? 4. To what extent do you agree with Giulio when he says that making mistakes is a way to improve your English? How do you feel if you make mistakes when you are speaking English? 5. Do you agree with Beatriz when she says that you have to jump (get over) the embarrassment you feel when you are speaking English? If so, what is the best way to do this? 6. The film consisted of 3 conversations (the director, the learner, the teacher). Why do you think the film makers interviewed people in these roles? 7. What other questions do you think the film should have asked? 8. What did you find most interesting or surprising about the video? Activity 8 Imagine you are making a film like Conversations in Spain. Interview your partner using the questions below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Is learning English compulsory in schools in your country? How important is English for job-seekers in your country? What aspects of learning English are difficult for students in your country? How does the culture or background of people in your country affect their language learning? What tips and advice do you have for other learners of English?
The information, statements and answers used in this worksheet are taken from the film in question and interviewees' responses. They are not necessarily true for the whole country, nor do they necessarily reflect the views of the filmmaker or of EnglishClub.com.
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Encounters in the UK
Preview Quiz How much do you know about the UK and Cambridge? Test yourself with this true or false quiz! 1. The UK consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 2. Cambridge is the second largest city in England, after London. 3. The University of Cambridge was founded in 1209 BC. 4. Some foreign students visiting Cambridge stay with local families. Watch the Film Watch the film, and then discuss these questions: 1. What was the film about? 2. Was it interesting or boring? Why? Activity 1 Watch the 1st part of the film again and choose the correct answer to each question below: 1. Cambridge is described as what type of city? 2. Who finished high school recently? 3. Whose parents suggested learning English in Canada or America? 4. Who says conversation is the most important part? 5. Who mentions her English boyfriend? 6. Who says she has made the right choice? 7. Who says she's stayed in Cambridge twice before? beautiful polluted peaceful busy Christina Michaela Carolina Silvia Christina Christina Christina Christina Christina Michaela Michaela Michaela Michaela Michaela Carolina Carolina Carolina Carolina Carolina Silvia Silvia Silvia Silvia Silvia
Activity 2 Watch the 2nd part of the film again and decide if the statements below are True or False: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. James says that homestay students usually book on a half-board basis. James says that homestay students must share a room with a friend. Carolina says that her room is cleaned every Tuesday. Carolina says she plays tennis with her 'housemum'. Carol says homestay students spend all day at school. Carol says there is always a meal ready for students in the evening. Christina says someone she knew recommended this homestay family to her. Christina says the food in her homestay is not very good. True/False True/False True/False True/False True/False True/False True/False True/False
Activity 3 Watch the 3rd part of the film again and answer the following questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In what ways does James think that homestay helps learners with their English? How does Silvia think the homestay family can help learners? What does Carol say about students who stay in a dormitory? In what ways does Christina think her host family helps her? In what situation does Joy think a lot of learning takes place?
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Encounters in the UK
Activity 4 Watch the 4th part of the film again and complete the following sentences: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. David says it is important to give as much ...................... as possible. Carolina says it's important to .................... to different situations. Silvia says it's not necessary to be ................... because the family know how to deal with you. Michaela says the two worst things are to be too ............. and too ......................... . Michaela says you should always have a ............................ in your pocket. Joy says it is a great experience, not only in terms of learning English, but in learning about ....... .
Activity 5 (Class discussion) Consider the films opening quote from the British Council again: Complete immersion...is often the best way to develop your language skills. Now discuss these questions: 1. What is complete immersion? 2. Why is it seen as such a good way to learn a language? 3. Is it possible to get some of the benefits of complete immersion without going to an Englishspeaking country? If so, how? Activity 6 (Roleplay) Work with a partner. One of you (A) is planning to study in the UK and stay with a host family. The other (B) works for a company that organises homestays. B interviews A in order to get all the information needed to place A with a suitable host family. A answers the questions, and also explains what their ideal host family would be like. When you have finished, swap roles and repeat the activity.
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Insights from China

Activity 1 How much do you know about China? Test yourself with this true or false quiz! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The capital of China is Shanghai. China hosted the Olympic Games in 2004. China has a population of over 1,300,000,000. China is the fourth largest country in the world (by area). The Peoples Republic of China came into being in 1949.
Activity 2 You are going to watch a video about learning English in China. The interviewees in the video answer the following four questions. Read the questions below and discuss what you think they might say in response, then watch the film to check your answers. 1. 2. 3. 4. Why do staff in Chinese companies have to learn English? Why is English important in the aviation industry? How do Chinese people learn English? What advice do you have for learners working full-time?
Activity 3 Now watch the first part of the film, in which interviewees answer Question 1: Why do staff in Chinese companies have to learn English? Circle the person who makes the following points. 1. Shanghai has become one of Asias most important financial cities. 2. English is useful for introducing the company at international meetings. 3. English is important for business information and technical documentation. 4. You cant do anything in the aviation industry without English. 5. The Chinese need to learn the language because their English is very poor. 6. With English you can be more efficient and happy. Emmeric..Solomon..Zhang Xiuzhi Emmeric..Solomon..Zhang Xiuzhi Emmeric..Solomon..Zhang Xiuzhi Emmeric..Solomon..Zhang Xiuzhi Emmeric..Solomon..Zhang Xiuzhi Emmeric..Solomon..Zhang Xiuzhi
Activity 4 Now watch the second part of the film, in which interviewees answer Question 2: Why is English important in the aviation industry? Decide if the following statements are true or false. 1. 2. 3. 4. Emmeric Lachaud says you only need basic English in the aviation industry. T/F Wang Zhi Jie says English is the common language for all nationalities in the aviation industry. T/F Wang Zhi Jie says that having a common language is important for safety reasons. T/F Captain Tung Shming says English is important for Chinese pilots because all the information about the planes they fly is in English. T/F 5. Zhao Rui Juan says English is important in her company because Spring Airlines wants to become an international airline. T/F 6. Zhang Xuizhi says there are no English lessons on Saturday in her company. T/F 2010 Compiled by Liz Regan for EnglishClub.com All Rights Reserved Photocopiable
Insights from China

Activity 5 Now watch the third part of the film, in which interviewees answer Question 3: How do Chinese people learn English? Circle the TWO topics the speaker does NOT mention in each case. Wang Zhi Jie: Wei Wei Liu: Solomon Melchizdek : Reading Vocabulary Reading Pronunciation Working in Pairs Listening to songs Writing Listening Pronunciation Listening Speaking Working in Pairs
Activity 6 Now watch part four of the film, in which the interviewees answer Question 4: What advice do you have for learners working full-time? Answer the questions below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. What stops Zhang Xiuzhi learning English more quickly? Where does Zhang Xiuzhi learn English? What advice does she have for learners? What does Captain Tung Shming think is most helpful when learning English? What advice does Zhang Wei give learners? Why does Wang Zhi Jie think that speaking practice is more important than writing? Why does Wei Wei Liu think content is so important when speaking English? What advice does Wei Wei Liu give learners about pronunciation? What motto does Solomon Melchizdek advise learners to adopt to help them maintain their confidence when learning English? 10. What does his motto mean and how useful do you think this advice is? Activity 7 Discuss the following questions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In what ways are the difficulties experienced by students in China similar to those in your country? What other areas of business can you think of that operate solely or mostly in English? Why are the Chinese learning English why isnt the rest of the world learning Chinese? How difficult would you find it to learn a language with a different alphabet and way of writing? In what ways are your English lessons similar to and different from those mentioned by the interviewees? 6. In what ways can listening to songs in English help learners? 7. Do you think cultural awareness and having an open mind is as important as Wei Wei Liu thinks it is? 8. How effective do you think it is to learn English in your car? Have you ever tried it? 9. To what extent do you agree with Captain Tung Shming that it is important to speak English with foreigners? 10. How helpful do you think Internet websites for learning English are? Which websites do you think are the most useful, and why? 11. To what extent do you agree with Wang Zhi Jie that it is more important to learn to speak English before learning to write in English? 12. What other questions do you think the film should have asked? 13. What did you find most interesting or surprising about the video? 14. What tips and advice do you have for learners who work full-time?
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Stories from Romania

Activity 1 How much do you know about Romania? Test yourself with this true or false quiz! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Romania is in the European Union. Bucharest is the capital city of Romania. Romania has a population of approximately 21 million people. Romania is landlocked. The official language of Romania is Russian.
Activity 2 You are going to watch a video about learning English in Romania. The interviewees in the video answer the following two questions. Read the questions below and discuss what you think they might say in response. Then watch the video once to find out if your ideas were right. 1. Why do young Romanians speak English so well? 2. What tips and advice do Romanians have for learners of English? Activity 3 Read the following statements about Part 1 of the video and decide if they are true or false. Then watch Part 1 again to check your answers. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Schools in Romania used to teach English in a very traditional way. Modern Romanians are more fluent than in the past. All teachers of English in Romania have English as their mother-tongue. The interviewees seem very self-motivated to learn English. Romanian bands usually sing in English.
Read the following statements and tick the ones which you think are mentioned in Part 2 of the video. Then watch Part 2 again to check your answers. Be careful: there are two answers on the list below which are not mentioned in the film! 6. Go at your own pace. 7. Buy a good dictionary. 8. Try to speak like native speakers. 9. Persevere. 10. Learn ten new English words a day. 11. Do what you like. Activity 4 Watch the whole video again and circle the speaker or speakers in each case. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Who says they started learning at approximately ten years old? Joanna Alex Sergiu Who says they spent a couple of years in England? Joanna Alex Sergiu Who mentions making videos in English for language practice? Joanna Alex Sergiu Who says they taught themselves English? Joanna Alex Sergiu Who read two or three books a week in English? Joanna Alex Sergiu Who thinks that songs in English helped them to learn? Joanna Alex Sergiu Who advises learners to be open-minded? Joanna Roxanne Christina Who thinks you learn a lot from native speakers? Joanna Roxanne Christina Who suggests watching TV in English without subtitles? Joanna Roxanne Christina Alecs Alecs Alecs Alecs Alecs Alecs Sergiu Sergiu Sergiu
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Stories from Romania

Activity 5 Discuss the following questions. 1. Are English lessons in your country based on the traditional translation method or are they more interactive and based on speaking activities? Which type of learning method to you prefer? Why? 2. To what extent do you agree with Joanna when she says that students who study English with the traditional Grammar Translation method have difficulty speaking fluently and students who have more modern interactive lessons have difficulty with grammar? What do you have difficulty with? 3. Sergiu says he read two or three books a week in English when he was at college. In what ways do you think this benefited him? How often do you read in English? 4. Sergiu and Alecs mention studying on their own. How often do you study outside class? Do you think it is possible to learn a language successfully without a teacher? 5. Sergiu and Roxanne mention watching television in English. How often do you watch films in English? Are any TV programmes in your country broadcast in English? If so, which ones do you like best and why? 6. Alecs says he was dedicated to learning English. How important do you think self-motivation is when learning a language? How self-motivated are you? 7. Joanna advises learners to be as open-minded as possible when communicating in English and making friends with English speakers. Why do you think she advises this? 8. What other questions do you think the film should have asked? 9. What interested you most about the video? Activity 6 Imagine you are making a film like Stories from Romania. Interview your partner, using the questions below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. How long have you been learning English? Is English taught in a traditional translation way or a modern interactive way in your country? How common is it for singers from your country to sing in English rather than their own language? How useful is the Internet for learning English? How well do people in your country speak English? What tips and advice can you offer to other learners?
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Stories from Morocco

Activity 1 How much do you know about Morocco? Test yourself with this true or false quiz! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Morocco is in Africa. Casablanca is the capital city of Morocco. Morocco has a population of 50 million people. Morocco has coastlines on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The official language of Morocco is Arabic.
Activity 2 You are going to watch a video about learning English in Morocco. The interviewees in the video answer the following four questions. Read the questions below and discuss what you think they might say in response. Then watch the video once to find out if your ideas were right. 1. 2. 3. 4. Why are people in Morocco learning English? How do students in an international school in Morocco learn English? What different experiences have students had in learning English? What tips and advice can learners offer?
Activity 3 Watch the video again and answer the following questions. Read through all the exercises below first. Watch the interviewees answering the first question and tick the answers you hear on the list below. Be careful: there are two answers on the list below which are not mentioned in the video! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The Moroccan system says everyone has to learn English from the age of 12. Foreign companies are opening up headquarters and branches in Morocco. English is important for using the Internet. English is important in many trades and jobs. Most of the programmes on Moroccan television are in English. English is the most important language in the world.
Watch the interviewees answering the second question and answer the following true or false questions. 7. Students graduate with two languages: Arabic and English. 8. All classes are taught in English, except French and Arabic lessons. 9. All teachers are available to help students improve their level of English. 10. Having students of different English levels in class is never a problem. Watch the interviewees answering the third question and circle the speaker or speakers in each case. 11. Who has studied in America? 12. Who says it is difficult to find books in English? 13. Whose father helps with learning English? 14. Who says that knowing French helps with learning English? Salma Salma Salma Salma Ali Ali Ali Ali Anour Anour Anour Anour Fiona Fiona Fiona Fiona Michel Michel Michel Michel
Watch the interviewees answering the last question and correct the following statements. 15. Michel thinks that reading and listening to music a lot helped him to learn English. 16. It took Salma six years to learn English. 17. Ali says that having a multi-lingual upbringing makes it difficult to learn another language later on. 2009 Compiled by Liz Regan for EnglishClub.com All Rights Reserved Photocopiable
Stories from Morocco

Activity 4 Discuss the following questions. 1. To what extent do you agree with Ali Gharbi that everything is possible if you put your mind to it? 2. Do you agree with Michel that reading and writing a lot helps students to learn English? 3. What did you learn from the film about the challenges faced by Moroccan students of English? 4. In what ways is learning English in Morocco different from learning English in your country? 5. What other questions do you think the film should have asked? 6. What interested you most about the video? Activity 5 Imagine you are making a film like Stories from Morocco. Interview your partner, using the questions below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Why are people in your country learning English? How do students in your school/company learn English? What different experiences have you had in learning English (e.g. intensive courses, reading books)? How useful is the Internet for learning English? What tips and advice can you offer to other learners?
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Tales from America

Activity 1 How much do you know about America? Test yourself with this true or false quiz! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. America is the largest country in the world. New York is the capital city of the USA. New York was originally called New Amsterdam. The USA celebrates its independence from Britain on 4th July every year. There are 50 states in the USA.
Activity 2 Now watch the first part of the film about learning English in the USA. As you watch, fill in the table below. Interviewee Lee Nitel Aneta Kaint A Rum Yang Adrian Petrov Nationality Austrian Argentinian Occupation Student Student Student Engineer To feel closer to native speakers. Why is s/he in the USA? For a university course she will start next month in her own country.
Activity 3 Now watch the rest of the film. The interviewees in the film answer the following questions. Read the questions below and discuss what you think the interviewees might say in response. Then watch the video once to find out if your ideas were right. 1. 2. 3. 4. Why do learners visiting New York think studying English is important? What problems do people have when learning English? How does being in New York help with these problems? What tips do learners visiting New York have for other learners of English?
Activity 4 Now watch the film again and complete the following exercises: Watch the interviewees answering the first question and tick the answers you hear on the list below. Be careful: there are two answers on the list below which are not mentioned in the video! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. English is useful when speaking with tourists. Computer software programs are in English. English is important when travelling around the world. English is useful for communicating with people from international companies. An English exam certificate is necessary to graduate from universities in many different countries. It is important to have certification in English to prove that you know English.
Watch the interviewees answering the second question and find out who makes the following statements. 7. .says that it can be difficult to find the right expressions when speaking. 8. .says that English grammar is very different from his/her native tongue. 9. .says that s/he found listening and speaking a bit hard. 10. .says that s/he found English grammar difficult at first.
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Tales from America

Activity 4 (continued) Watch the interviewees answering the third question and correct the following statements. 11. You can improve your vocabulary and grammar outside class and hear different accents. 12. You can listen to songs in English. 13. You can speak a lot with other students and hear a lot when you go outside, for example, into the street or into a shop. 14. You overcome the fear of not speaking English fluently. 15. You gain confidence and stop worrying about getting a job. Watch the interviewees answering the third question. Put this advice in the order you hear it on the video. A. If you cant travel abroad, take English seriously: practise for at least 2 hours every day or do an intensive course. B. Go to a country where English is the native language because you start thinking in that language. C. Watch television. D. Go to a city where everyone speaks English because you have to speak English to connect with people. E. Talk a lot with native speakers, even if you make mistakes. F. Practise more: speaking, accents. Get a government grant to travel, if you can. Activity 5 Discuss the following questions. 1. Have you ever studied English in an English-speaking country? 2. How long would you need to stay in an English-speaking country to learn to speak English fluently? 3. Do you agree with Adrian when he says that, if you cant study abroad, it is necessary to take English seriously and practise for one or two hours every day? 4. Which is more useful for you: American English or British English? Why? Which do you find easier to understand? Why do you think this is? 5. Some of the interviewees recommend watching TV in English in what ways can this help students to master the English language? 6. What can you do to conquer your fears and gain confidence when speaking English? 7. What other questions do you think the film should have asked? 8. What did you find most interesting or surprising about the video? 9. If you could go abroad to study, would you choose to go to America? Why/not? 10. If you want to learn English, is it better to study in an English-speaking country or simply to get a job there, for example, in a bar or a shop? Activity 6 Imagine you are making a film like Tales from America. Interview your partner, using the questions below. 1. Would you consider going abroad to learn English? What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning English in an English-speaking country? 2. Why is learning English important for you? 3. What problems do you have learning English? 4. How would living in an English-speaking country, like America, help with these problems? 5. What tips and advice can you offer to other learners who are thinking of studying English abroad?
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Thoughts from Brazil

Activity 1 How much do you know about Brazil? Test yourself with this true or false quiz! 1. 2. 3. 4. Sao Paolo is the capital city of Brazil. Brazil is the largest country in South America. Brazil borders nine other countries. The official language of Brazil is Spanish.
Activity 2 You are going to watch a video about communicating in English in Brazil. The interviewees in the video answer the following two questions. Read the questions below and discuss what you think they might say in response. Then watch the video once to find out if your ideas were right. 1. How can young learners be helped to communicate better in English? 2. How are Brazilian teenagers learning to communicate better in English? Activity 3 Watch the introduction to the film and tick the points below if they are mentioned. (Hint - two of the points arent mentioned.) Traffic Rain Violence Food Fashion The Economy Learning English Activity 4 Watch the interviewees answering the first question (How can young learners be helped to communicate better in English?) and decide if the statements below are true or false. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Atilana says they dont use a book for the teaching process. Juan says they always use English as a means of communication. Solene says when the children speak Portuguese the teachers help them resay it in English. Priscilla says learning English in a traditional way was easy for her. Priscilla says this school is good for her child because she plays all the time. Daniel says he hopes that the children start to read in English. T/F T/F T/F T/F T/F T/F
Activity 5 Watch the interviewees answering the second question in Activity 2 (How are Brazilian teenagers learning to communicate better in English?) and answer the following questions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. What does Marianna say is the most important thing for learning English? What fun ways of learning English does Beatriz suggest? Why does Beatriz say she has problems with time? How did Beatrizs brother surprise her? What does Amanda suggest for communicating better in English? How does music help Jose communicate better in English? How does the internet help him to improve his English? What does Jose say about doing outside English courses two times a week? How did the internet help Tomas communicate better in English?
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Thoughts from Brazil

Activity 6 Discuss the following questions. 1. What do you think of the style of teaching thats used in the Juan Uribe School? 2. How common is this method of teaching English in your country? 3. Daniel says the children are learning English in the same way that they learned their first language. Do you think learning a second language is the same as learning a first language? Why/not? 4. Do you agree with Marianna that the more you talk, the better you get? If so, why? If not, why not? 5. Beatriz says video games are useful for communicating in English. How useful do you think they are? 6. Amanda says social networking sites are useful for learning English. Do you agree? Why/not? 7. Jose says music helped him to learn English. How helpful do you think songs in English are? 8. Jose says he thinks it is good to learn about other cultures. Do you think this is an important part of language learning? Why/not? 9. Jose and Tomas say it is important to have interests that can help you learn English, like film, music, video games, the internet, etc. Do you agree? Why/not? 10. What other questions do you think the film should have asked? 11. What interested you most about the video? Why? Activity 7 Discuss the following questions. 1. Does your teacher use games in the classroom? If so, how useful do you think these games are? 2. Are your English lessons usually based on speaking, grammar, reading or listening? How does this help you to communicate better in English? 3. Do you use internet video games to practise communicating in English? Why/not? 4. Have you ever used a social networking website to improve your English? Why/not? 5. Should students listen to songs in English as part of their language learning? Why/not? 6. How much do you know about the culture of English-speaking countries? What more would you like to know? 7. To what extent do you use activities and interests to improve your English? (For example, social networking sites, video games, music, films, etc.) Activity 8 Imagine you are making a film like Thoughts from Brazil. Interview your partner, using the questions below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. How long have you been learning English? What difficulties do people in your country have communicating in English? What do they do to overcome these difficulties? How useful is the internet for language learning? What tips and advice can you offer to other learners to improve their spoken English?
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A film by Daniel Emmerson presented by EnglishClub.com

2009 Compiled by Liz Regan for EnglishClub.com All Rights Reserved

2009 Compiled by Liz Regan for EnglishClub.com All Rights Reserved

2010 Compiled by Liz Regan for EnglishClub.com All Rights Reserved

2010 Compiled by Liz Regan for EnglishClub.com All Rights Reserved

Insights from China

Insights from China

2010 Compiled by Liz Regan for EnglishClub.com All Rights Reserved

Stories from Romania

2009 Compiled by Liz Regan for EnglishClub.com All Rights Reserved

Stories from Romania

2009 Compiled by Liz Regan for EnglishClub.com All Rights Reserved

Stories from Morocco

Stories from Morocco

2009 Compiled by Liz Regan for EnglishClub.com All Rights Reserved

Tales from America

2009 Compiled by Liz Regan for EnglishClub.com All Rights Reserved

Tales from America

2009 Compiled by Liz Regan for EnglishClub.com All Rights Reserved

Thoughts from Brazil

2010 Compiled by Liz Regan for EnglishClub.com All Rights Reserved

Thoughts from Brazil

2010 Compiled by Liz Regan for EnglishClub.com All Rights Reserved

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