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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 believe that in order to become immersed in another language and culture it is important to travel to the country in question. I agree generally, though there are certain exceptions depending on the purpose for learning.
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Some people believe that in order for students to learn a new language or culture, they must move to another country.
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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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It is believed that people who read for pleasure develop their imagination more and acquire better language skills compared to people who prefer watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about the country as well as the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak this language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Some people believe that the best way to learn English is to study with native teachers. Do you agree or disagree?

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Learning a foreign language offers an insight into how people from other cultures think and see the world. The teaching of a foreign language should be compulsory at all primary schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

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When you learn a foreign language, all four skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) are equally important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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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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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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