参考答案：Describe an English lesson that you have taken

1. What qualities should a good language teacher have?

Well, I guess an effective language teacher should, first of all, be knowledgeable and competent to be able to answer all students’ questions accurately and lay a good foundation for mastering the language. They should also be imaginative and innovative to break monotony as well as get students excited to learn the language and take lively Participation in the class. I also guess it’s vital for a good language teacher to be interactive to develop students’ creative self-expression communicative skills, and, of course motivating to spark language learners to use target language whenever possible.

2. Why do people learn foreign languages?

Oh, I think they mainly do it in order to open up a world of job Opportunities and completely transform their travel experience having a chance to communicate with people from all over the world without any barriers. I also know people who learn other languages to increase their brain power as language learning has a number of positive effects such as memory improvement and a reduced risk of age-related cognitive decline. Young people usually start learning languages for meeting new people and establishing deep cross cultural friendships, and often end doing it for studying or living overseas. I guess these are the main reasons.

3. Why do some people learn languages so quickly?

Well, maybe because they have a special gift or a so-called ’ear for languages’ as some people say. Or because they have a more analytical mind which makes it possible for them to grasp the patterns and rules of different languages as is said by others. I would say it’s not for one but for a score of reasons such as aptitude for language acquisition, experience in languages, interest in learning them and a lack of fear of being unable to master them.

4. Do you think grammar is important?

Definitely, it is as it is the foundation for communication and a mark of intelligence and good education. Grammar is of primary importance, to my mind, as it affects the meaning and clarity of an intended message both making it easier for you to understand the purpose and meaning of your interlocutors’ messages and keeping you from being misunderstood by others. It also improves the development of fluency giving people the appearance of credibility. So, no doubt, grammar is vital for communicating with others.