2026.03.05_Talking about Speaking Languages

Listen UP! Talking about Speaking languages – Pre Intermediate, Intermediate


https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260130



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English 

Pronunciation 

Slovak

Example sentence

memorise

/ˈmem.ə.raɪz/

zapamätať si

I try to memorise five new words every day.

exam

/ɪɡˈzæm/

skúška, test

I have an English exam next week.

fluent

/ˈfluː.ənt/

plynulý

She is fluent in Spanish.

anxious

/ˈæŋkʃəs/

nervózny, úzkostný

I feel anxious when I speak English in public.

embarrassed

/ɪmˈbær.əst/

zahanbený

He felt embarrassed when he forgot the word.

improve

/ɪmˈpruːv/

zlepšiť sa

I want to improve my listening skills.

worksheet

/ˈwɜːk.ʃiːt/

pracovný list

The teacher gave us a worksheet.


Match the words with the correct meaning.

1. fluent                    a) test of knowledge
2. anxious                 b) nervous or worried
3. memorise              c) learn by heart
4. exam                     d) abe to speak easily

Rewrite the sentence with the same meaning.

  1. I speak English very well.
    → I am __________ in English.

  2. I am nervous before tests.
    → I feel __________ before tests.

  3. I want to get better at English.
    → I want to __________ my English.


Questions and Answers


Q: What languages have you tried to learn? Or what languages can you speak?
A: I can speak Slovak and English. I tried to learn German at school, but I don’t remember much now. 

Q: Do you find learning languages difficult?
A: Sometimes yes. At the beginning it is quite easy because you learn basic words and phrases. But later it becomes more difficult.

Q: What do you think is the hardest thing about learning a new language?
A: I think the hardest thing is speaking. When I speak, I have to think about grammar and vocabulary at the same time. 

Q: Do you have any tips for memorising things?
A: Yes. I write new words in a notebook and repeat them every day. I also try to use new words in sentences. 

Q: Do you find listening or speaking more difficult? Why?
A: I find speaking more difficult because I feel nervous and I’m afraid of making mistakes.

Q: Have you ever failed a test? How did you feel?
A: Yes, I have failed a test before. I felt disappointed and a little embarrassed. But it motivated me to study more next time.

Q:Do you watch films in English?
A: Yes, I sometimes watch films or series in English. I usually use English subtitles. It helps me improve my listening and learn new vocabulary.

Q: What is your biggest problem in English?
A: My biggest problem in English is speaking. I don’t feel confident and I need more time to think.


Practice:
Questions only
What languages have you tried to learn? Or what languages can you speak?
Do you find learning languages difficult?
What do you think is the hardest thing about learning a new language?
Do you have any tips for memorising things?
Do you find listening or speaking more difficult? Why?
Have you ever failed a test? How did you feel?
Do you watch films in English?
What is your biggest problem in English? 
Why is Beth better at Spanish than at French?
What does Neil think is the hardest part of learning a language?

Answers:
Match the words
1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a
Rewrite the sentence
1.fluent, 2.anxious, 3.improve


 

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