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
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