RW Pyramids of Giza, Studying English

 By Nate Feldman

The fifty states constitute the United States of America. 

I can speak some Spanish, but Rolando is considerably better at it than I am. 

Acquire = to get something

*I came to ELS to acquire more knowledge of English. 

Lead to = cause

*Getting bad grades can lead to failure

*Smoking too much can lead to cancer

*Ali was always late for class.  This led to him failing the level. 

Competence = having the ability to do something well

*When you have a class, you want a teacher with competence

Competent = a person who knows how to do something well

Anticipate = what you think will happen next

*I anticipate you will do well on the quiz tomorrow. 

Native = the first

*English is my native language. 

Furthermore = an additional thing

I am sad today because I got a bad test score.  Furthermore, I ate a bad breakfast and now my stomach hurts. 

Expand = make larger

*ELS has decided to expand the schedule, and now you must come to class on Saturday morning. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Should People Speak English?

There are over 7,000 languages spoken around the world.  In our increasingly shrinking world, more and more people need to learn other languages to communicate with others.  Perhaps, the most popular language to study is English.  However, is that a good thing?  Should we study English?  In my opinion, people should study whatever they want, whether it is English or not. 

The first reason people don’t have to learn English is because in some places it’s not necessary.  There are plenty of people who are at the top of their society with little to no knowledge of the English language.  For example, there are plenty of high ranking people in places like Chile and Saudi Arabia with little to no knowledge of English. 

Some people say because English is the international language that it is important to study it.  While it is true that English is important for that reason, I still don’t recommend learning it if it is not something you like or find important. 

 

Should we study for the quiz tomorrow?

Students at ELS take one month classes that require them to do many quizzes and exams during the time there.  In reading and writing, students are required to take two reading quizzes a month. Tomorrow, Mr. Nate’s class is giving its first reading quiz.  However, is that a good idea?  Should we take the quiz tomorrow?  In my opinion, we must take it because it is the end of week 2. 


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