FCE Writing Part One essay tasks on language learning

Part One: Speaking version 

Discuss the two questions below, following the instructions on subtopics etc: 

Some people say that using technology has already become the best way to learn a language. Do you agree?

Notes

Speak about:

  1. convenience
  2. language which is useful for real life
  3. … (your own idea)

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2.

Should people concentrate on learning lots of basic vocabulary before they waste time on grammar, skills work, etc?

Notes

Speak about:

  1. importance
  2. motivation
  3. … (your own idea)

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Part Two: Writing questions

Read both questions below, underlining important words. What things are the same in both questions, and what things are different?

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In your English class you have been talking about the best way to improve your English outside class. Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.

Write an essay using all of the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

Some people say that using technology has already become the best way to learn a language. Do you agree?

Notes

Write about:

1. convenience

2. language which is useful for real life

3. … (your own idea)

Write your essay. You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate spelling and punctuation in a style appropriate to the situation.

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2.

In your English class you have been talking about the best way to improve your English outside class. Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.

Write an essay using all of the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

Should people concentrate on learning lots of basic vocabulary before they waste time on grammar, skills work, etc?

Notes

Write about:

1. importance

2. motivation

3. … (your own idea)

Write your essay. You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate spelling and punctuation in a style appropriate to the situation.

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Compare the important words that you underlined as a class, then talk in groups about what else you need to do to get a good mark in the exam, and what order you should do those things in.

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Related pages

FCE Writing Part One page

FCE first lessons page

Learner training page

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