As for the age to start learning a language..

as you grow old, it's harder to pick up pronun. &fluency - da grandi è dura

When I am speaking a foreign language I

mixed emotions: sometimes I feel as if I need somebody's support, feel as if I am a different person, feel confident/happy/satisfied/proud of myself

you need so. to teach you methods, tools, help you make sense of it

To communicate in English

it is important to be accurate - è importante usare le parole giuste

enhances your skills, IQ, vocab& grammar, knowledge of the world....

the English classes:.....

require my engagement to be effective: devo mettermi in gioco perché serva!

Learning any language

shapes who I am - dà forma alla mia persona

My English self: when I speak English

mixed emotions: sometimes it feels weird to speak like a foreigner

studbud

what English means to me

19 termsStudBud Administration148 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards19 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 19

Answers

1
Who do you think can help you best learn a language?
the other people in the group or a tutor or private educator
your family
your teacher
native speakers, no matter what they do or who they are
2
What aspects of language do you feel you need most help or practice with?
pronunciation
grammar and vocabulary
listening and speaking
reading and writing
3
English is
useful but ugly - una lingua utile ma brutta
the most important language in the world
a tool to communicate with people from many countries, but also cultures
necessary to understand British and American people
4
Speaking English is important
to get a better job...and a better pay
all of the above
for entertainment
to make friends around the world
5
English is
different from Italian, but I can learn it if I study a lot
difficult.. I will never make it! - non ce la posso fare
easy if you have fun studying it
fun to learn if I trust my teacher practising it and doing my bit every day
6
As for the age to start learning a language..
any age is good- perché studiarlo a scuola se posso fare un corso dopo?
as you grow old, it's harder to pick up pronun. &fluency - da grandi è dura
the quality of the input language is more important - conta la qualità
7
When I am speaking a foreign language I
mixed emotions: sometimes I feel as if I need somebody's support
feel shy/frustrated/challenged/tongue-tied/embarrassed/stupid
feel as if I am a different person
feel confident/happy/satisfied/proud of myself
8
The advantages of understanding films and series in the original language
all the nuances are kept - non si perdono le sfumature
all of the above!
you learn new, authentic expressions in context-la lingua reale in contesto
actor's original voices are more pleasant
9
About ............ people speak English around the world.
1.75 billion
5 million
10 million
3 billion
10
English is spoken as a first language in ..... out of 195 countries and in ......... countries as a second language.
67, 27
57, 37
34, 23
43, 19
11
Learning a language in class involves
listening to T, memorising, testing for gramm&voc, dictation, answering Qs
projects/culture/acting, role-playing, games, songs, class debates
all of the above
working on skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking
12
What level do you need to reach at school?
B1
A1
A2
At least B1+/B2
13
To learn languages
you just need to go abroad - basta andare al'estero
the most important part is .. speaking!
you need so. to teach you methods, tools, help you make sense of it
you just need to practise skills, and not study grammar
14
To communicate in English
you just need to make yourself understood - basta farsi capire
it is important to be accurate - è importante usare le parole giuste
it depends on the context - dipende dal contesto
you use gestures - ti fai capire a gesti
15
Reading in English
requires a lot of effort - che fatica!
is useless and boring- inutile e noioso
enhances your skills, IQ, vocab& grammar, knowledge of the world....
it's an expensive pastime - costa!
16
the English classes:.....
I don't need them: I learn better on my own - imparo meglio da solo
I don't like interacting: è imbarazzante e faticoso
I'd rather speak to a native: i miei compagni non mi possono correggere!
require my engagement to be effective: devo mettermi in gioco perché serva!
17
Learning any language
gets me school credits
keeps my brain active and engaged - mi tiene vivo il cervello
shapes who I am - dà forma alla mia persona
teaches me curious, fun facts about other cultures-soddisfa mie curiosità
18
My English self: when I speak English
I feel smart and in command:))
mixed emotions: sometimes it feels weird to speak like a foreigner
I feel energized, creative and I have fun, as if I was acting in a role!
I feel free to speak my mind.. and ever to swear: nobody will understand!
19
What kind of language learner are you? Do you think learning a language is like
learning words in a play
learning to play chess
learning dates for a history exam
learning to ride a bike

what English means to me Flashcards | StudBud