English for R&Dcourse

English for R&Dcourse

Production

Long Turn
1
Speaking · record your answer
Describe how you think history and other languages have influenced your own language (or another language you know well).
You should say:
  • which other languages, cultures, or invasions have influenced it
  • some examples of borrowed words or changes you know about
  • whether you think this mixing made the language richer or more complicated
and explain how you feel about your language having this kind of history.Take 1 minute to prepare your ideas first — you can make a few short notes. Then select the 2-minute option below and speak for up to 2 minutes without stopping.
You should speak for 1–5 minutes.
2
Writing · write your response
Pick ONE of the questions below. Write a short paragraph giving your answer and explaining why.
  • Do you think it's useful to study the history of a language, or is it not very practical? Why?
  • English has been shaped by many different invasions and migrations (Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons). Do you think this makes English easier or harder to learn today?
  • If a country is invaded and a new language becomes dominant, what do you think happens to the identity and culture of the original people?
  • Do you think a completely "pure" language, with no outside influence, still exists anywhere in the world today? Why or why not?
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