Writing Task 2

You are advised to spend a maximum of 40 minutes on this task.

Your college tutor has asked you to write an essay on the following topic:

Studying the English language in an English-speaking country is the best but not only way to learn the language.

Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

You should write at least 250 words.

You are required to support your arguments with relevant information and examples based on your own ideas, knowledge and experience.

Studying a language in a country where it is widely spoken has many advantages. It is therefore a good idea to study English in a country such as Australia. However, I believe it is not the only way to learn the language.

In the first place, most students in non-English-speaking countries learn English at high school and sometimes at university nowadays. Although their spoken English is not usually of a very high standard, their knowledge of grammar is often quite advanced. This is certainly useful when studies come to an English-speaking country to perfect the language.

Secondly, Studying the basics of English at secondary school is less stressful than learning the language while overseas. This is because students living at home do not have to worry about problems such as finding accommodation, paying for their study and living costs, and trying to survive in a foreign country where day to day living causes much stress.

However, there are obvious advantages of learning English in Australia. Every day there are opportunities to practise listening to and speaking with Australians. Also, students can experience the culture first-hand, which is great help when trying to understand the language. This is especially true if they choose to live with Australians, as part of a homestay family for example. Furthermore, if students attend a language school full-time, the teachers will be native speakers.

In conclusion, even though it is preferable to study English in an English-speaking country, a reasonable level of English can be achieved in one’s own country, if a student concentrates on studying English.

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