Discussion Questions
Language Learning
Student A
- What is your number one reason for studying English?
- Which language do you think sounds the most romantic?
- What is the English word for someone who speaks two languages? Three languages? More than three?
- How many English words do you think you know?
- Which is more difficult: reading, writing, listening, or speaking?
- Would you like to have a brain implant to help you memorize thousands of words?
- Do you have any friends who speak another language?
- How often do you speak/use English in your daily life?
- Do you read any English blogs or newspapers?
- What other methods do you use to help you improve your English ability?
Student B
- Which language do you think is difficult to learn?
- Which language do you think sounds “angry”?
- Do you learn more English inside or outside the classroom?
- Do you prefer American or British English?
- What three languages would you like to speak?
- What kind of words do you remember the easiest?
- What are the native languages spoken in Thailand? Brazil? Mexico? Austria? Switzerland?
- What is your favorite English word and why?
- Do you think English teachers should be able to speak your native language?
- What do you think about reading out loud in English?
