Work in a group of 3-4 students. Discuss the following warm-up questions / activities:

  • What does “communication” mean to you?
  • Brainstorm words related to “communication” for two minutes in Exercise 1:
  • Do you agree or disagree? Why?
    • I wish that my spelling ability in English were better.
    • I wish that my English grammar were better.
    • There should be an international form of English different from American English, British English, and so on.
    • It's okay if a non-native English student makes many spelling mistakes.
    • It's okay if a native English speaker makes many spelling mistakes.
  • Although all of the below choices are important for communication, which do you think are the most important for English? Rank the choices in order. Remember to support your decisions.
    • spelling
    • vocabulary
    • grammar
    • clear pronunciation like a native English speaker
    • an understanding of America, England, or the culture of another English-speaking country

Exercise

Please open the exercise to continue.

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