Learning a Second Language

Self-study activity:
If possible, get together with an English speaking friend or relative and discuss the questions below. If you have nobody to talk to, just talk out loud to yourself.

What’s your name?
Where are you from?
What languages can you speak?
How long have you been studying English?
What’s the most difficult part about learning a language?
Do you have any fears when learning another language?
What advice would you give for teachers?

Now watch this video where a number of students answer the questions above. Some of them are students of English, some others are native English speakers who are studying some other languages. All in all is good listening practice, although some speakers are easier to understand and the background music is an obstacle at times.



H/T to The Linguist Blog.