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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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The purpose of learning a new language has long been a subject of debate, with some asserting that its sole purpose lies in facilitating travel or employment abroad while others argue that it serves broader intellectual and cultural purposes.
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While some people believe that the sole reason we should learn a foreign language is to visit or work in a foreign country, many others opine that the benefits of learning a different language are not limited to job and travel. This essay delves into both points of view.
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In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

Language·Education·Travel

Studying the English language in an English-speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn a language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

Higher education·Work·Travel

Students who go directly from school to university benefit less from and contribute less to their courses than those who take a job or travel in order to get more experience in ‘real world’ before they start higher education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.

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Task 2 · Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Task 2

Higher education·Work·Travel

In many countries, students take a year gap after finishing school and work or travel during this period. Should students take a gap year before attending universities? What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

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Education·Language·Travel

Some think that students must travel to another country in order to learn its language and customs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Higher education·Work·Travel

Many people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to gain work or experience to travel. The experience of non-academic life thus offers benefits the individual when they return to education. To what extent you agree or disagree with the statement?

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Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.

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Studying the English language in an English-speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn a language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Students who go directly from school to university benefit less from and contribute less to their courses than those who take a job or travel in order to get more experience in ‘real world’ before they start higher education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.

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In many countries, students take a year gap after finishing school and work or travel during this period. Should students take a gap year before attending universities? What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?

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Some think that students must travel to another country in order to learn its language and customs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Many people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to gain work or experience to travel. The experience of non-academic life thus offers benefits the individual when they return to education. To what extent you agree or disagree with the statement?

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