LEARNING A LANGUAGE: USEFUL VOCABULARY AND CONVERSATION QUESTIONS

Learning languages: Conversation Questions

1)Why do you learn a foreign language? 

1. Because you like literature, films or music from other countries?
2. To give an added advantage in your career?
3. For a challenge?
4. To travel? 
5. to become smarter
6. Other

2)What is your mother tongue/ native language?How many languages do you speak?How many languages would you really like to speak, and why? Is one foreign language enough for you or would you like to be a polyglot? Is it easy to make a muddle while learning multiple foreign languages simultaneously?

3)Some people say that they are not good at learning foreign languages. In your opinion, do some people have more difficulty than others? If so, why/ why not?What personal qualities do you need to have in order to be an effective language learner? Is it easier to learn language as a child? Why or why not?

4)What’s the best way to learn a foreign language?  What do you suggest?

1. Joining a language school? 
2. Living abroad? 
3. Having one to one private lessons?
4. Having online lessons? 
5. Being self-taught? 
6. Watching TV
7. Other

5) Mistakes are part of the learning process? Do you mind being corrected by your teacher?

6)In your opinion, should English become an official language in your country?

7)Why do you think some languages die? Do you think they should be preserved?

8)Would you like to learn sign language?

9)Do you think that in the future there will be just one language in the world? Would the world be a better place?

10)What techniques do you usually use to remember new vocabulary? Do you…

1. Write words down?
2. Write words on post-it notes and stick them around the house.?
3. Make sentences?
4. Write a synonym or antonym?
5. Use a mnemonic technique?
6. Try hard to use it in conversation?
7. Other

11)Should language and culture be taught together? How important is it to learn something about the culture of a country? What are the benefits of bilingualism?

12)Is the Internet a helpful tool when learning a foreign language?What other tools can help you learn a foreign language?

13)Do you give equal importance to all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing?

14) Is it possible to learn a foreign language without learning its grammar? In your opinion, which area of language is more important: grammar or vocabulary?

15) To what extent is pronunciation important to you?  Does the learner’s age make any difference when learning pronunciation?