Why do you learn English?

Md. Abdul Kader Lecturer

Department of EnglishCambrian College

Mobile: +8801715447430Email : [email protected]

Welcome to all of you

English 1st PaperClass: XI-XII

04/11/2023Unit 3 : Learning English 2

MENTAL PREPARATION

Mental Preparation


Lesson: Why learn English


Lesson: 2Why learn English Learning Outcome

• read an advertisement and discussed a candidate’s needs

• analyzed your own needs• read a passage on the necessity

for learning English & discussed some questions in small groups or pairs

• prioritised the skills you need to improve

• written a paragraph of advice

By the end of

the lesson

you will have…


Lesson: 2Why learn English Need Analysis

Read the following advertisement.

Situation VacantWanted a young, energetic and smart female receptionist. Only graduates with fluency in English should apply. Send CV and recent pp

size photograph by 20 July 2011.

Designing and Planning Consultants Ltd.43, Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka-1000.

Now think for a while about what you need

English for.

Write at least 3 sentences like the one below.I need English to read books on other subjects.


Lesson: 2Why learn English Key vocabularies

StatisticsThe mathematics of the

collection, organization, and interpretation of numerical data


Lesson: 2Why learn English

HoldTo cause to take place; carry on; To assemble for and conduct the

activity of


Lesson: 2Why learn English Key vocabularies

AcrossSo as to cross through from one side of to the

other.



VacantEmpty


Lesson: 2Why learn English More vocabularies

Words English meaning

First language Mother tongue; Native language

Second language

The language which is used widely beside the mother tongue

Frequently Again and again

Standard An acknowledged measure of comparison for quantitative or qualitative value; a criterion

Ask for Call


Lesson: 2Why learn English More vocabularies

Words English meaning

Employee Service holder

Priority Preference

Fluency Eloquence

Requisite Essential

Wonder Surprise


Lesson: 2Why learn English Position Of English

First language of about 350 million

Second language of about 300

million

Official or semi-official language in more than

60 countries

Meeting language of international

Olympic committee


Lesson: 2Why learn English Why is English so important?

Why do we need to learn English?

Why you should learn English





Get a better job



Open the page-35 of your book. Now read the given passage.

Reading

to see the text


Lesson: 2Why learn English Group Work

Now discuss the following questions in small groups

1. What do you understand by ‘first language’? Name at least five countries

where English is the first language.

2. What is a ‘second language’? Name some countries where English is used as

a second language.

3. Is English a ‘second’ or ‘foreign’ language in Bangladesh? Give reasons.

4. Why is English so important as an international language?



Adverb of frequency:

Adverbs of Frequency are Adverbs of Time that answer the question "How frequently or How often something happens?“ Adverbs of frequency are often used with the present simple because they indicate repeated or routine activities.

For example:1. He always comes to college late.

2. She usually goes to bed at 12 pm.

3. I talk to him over phone often.

4. Kamal visits his uncle frequently.

5. I warned him twice.

6. He comes here sometimes.

Grammar/ Structure


Lesson: 2Why learn English The Position of the AdverbAn adverb of frequency goes before a main verb (except with To Be).

An adverb of frequency goes after the verb To Be.

Subject + adverb + main verb I always remember to do my homework. He normally gets good marks in exams.

Subject + to be + adverb They are never pleased to see me. She isn't usually bad tempered


Lesson: 2Why learn English The Position of the AdverbWhen we use both auxiliary verb (have, will, must, might, could, would, can, etc.) & main verb, the adverb is placed between the auxiliary and the main verb. This is also true for to be verb.Subject + auxiliary + adverb + main verb She can sometimes beat me in a race. I would hardly ever be unkind to someone. They might never see each other again. They could occasionally be heard laughing.


Lesson: 2Why learn English Adverb of FrequencyFrequency Adverb of frequency Example Sentence 100% Always I always go to bed before 11pm. 90% Usually I usually have cereal for breakfast. 80% Normally / generally I normally go to the gym. 70% Often* / frequently I often surf the internet. 50% Sometimes I sometimes forget my wife's birthday. 30% Occasionally I occasionally eat junk food. 10% Seldom I seldom read the newspaper. 5% Hardly ever / rarely I hardly ever drink alcohol. 0% Never I never swim in the sea.


Lesson: 2Why learn English Pair workThere are some words (adverbs) in the text that show frequency. Pick them out and give them a rating. One has been done for you below:Usually = 80 - 90% of the time



You are obviously not equally good in each of the following skills. Which skill do you need to improve most? Give each skill a priority rating from 6 to 1.(6 = highest priority, 1 = lowest priority)

Priority rating

Skills Priority ratingEnriching vocabulary Learning grammar rules Listening Speaking Reading Writing Pronunciation


Lesson: 2Why learn English Evaluation

1. Mention at least three reasons for learning English.

2. Name some countries where English is used as a second language

3. Mention at least four adverb of frequency.


Lesson: 2Why learn English Home workWrite a paragraph giving advice to your

friends about why they need English.


Lesson: 2Why learn English Departure

Thanks to all.


Lesson: 2Why learn English Probable AnswerWhat do you understand by ‘first language’? Name at least five countries where English is the first language.

First language means the mother tongue of any person.

The names of five countries where English is the first language are United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.


Lesson: 2Why learn English Probable AnswerWhat is a ‘second language’? Name some countries where English is used as a second language.

A second language is one which is not one’s mother tongue but used widely as a medium of communication.

English is second language in India and Singapore.



Is English a ‘second’ or ‘foreign’ language

in Bangladesh? Give reasons.In Bangladesh English is a foreign language like French, German and Arabic. Because in Bangladesh English is not used widely but it is used only for communication in specific situations, especially in the private sectors. Moreover we do not know the language well and think it to be difficult to use.

Probable Answer



Why is English so important as an international

language?English so important as an international language because-

o Higher studies anywhere in the world are mostly offered in English.

o More than 80% of all the information in the world’s computers is in English.

o Most of the world trade and commerce is conducted in English.

o All international seminars and symposia and conferences use English as a medium of presentation.

Probable Answer


Lesson: 2Why learn English Text

Statistics show that about 350 million people speak English as a first language and another 300 million use it as a second language. It is the official or semi-official language in more than 60 countries and of many international organisations. The International Olympic Committee, for example, always holds meetings in English. English helps the international community and the business world to communicate across national borders. Today, more than 80% of all the information in the world's computers is in English, so organisations frequently need employees who speak and write a standard form of English. In fact some companies provide English language training for their staff. It is therefore little wonder that job advertisements nowadays often ask for a 'good working knowledge' of English. Many believe now that English usually helps them to get good jobs and better salaries.

Education

Why do you learn English?