- Read these statement about learning. What do you think they mean? Which ones do you agree with? Why
~ ~ ~ A little learning is a dangerous thing.
~ ~ ~ Learn by doing.
~ ~ ~ If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.
~ ~ ~ Knowledge itself is power.
- Pair Work: Do you agree with these statements about studying foreign language and literature? What are two other ways to learn a foreign language? To learn about literature?
A good way to learn a foreign language is by studying grammar and vocabulary so that you have some knowledge before you practice speaking.
A good way to learn a new language is by making friends with a native speaker and practicing with that person.
The only way to master a foreign language is to live in a country where it is spoken so that you have to speak it all the time.
The best way to learn about literature is by taking a course because a teacher can help you appreciate things that you wouldn’t notice by yourself.
A good way to learn about literature is simply to choose books that interest you and then read them.
A: I don’t think studying grammar is very useful.
I studied grammar for six years and couldn’t speak at all.
B: I don’t agree. I think grammar is very important… |