LANGUAGE LEARNING

What do you think is the best way to learn a foreign language?

Match each response with its function in the discussion.

1. If you use a language regularly, you are likely to remember it better than if you study it only occasionally.

2. I agree that speaking regularly is extremely useful.

3. When you say "learn a language", do you mean becoming fluent or simply being able to communicate?

4. That's difficult to answer because different methods work for different people.

5. Learners could combine classroom study with conversation, reading and online practice.

6. I'm not sure I agree that grammar study is unnecessary.

7. What do you think is the best way to learn a foreign language?

8. In my opinion, regular communication is more important than memorising large lists of vocabulary.

9. But if learners concentrate too much on grammar, couldn't they become afraid of making mistakes when they speak?

10. Learners can study grammar, learn vocabulary, practise pronunciation, read, listen, write and communicate with native or proficient speakers.

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