Communication Beginnings: An Introductory Listening and Speaking Text for English Language Learners

Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1- Learning English at a University In this chapter, you will learn about: ● Tips and strategies for learning English in a university setting ● Tips and strategies for improving listening and speaking skills in English ● How to identify syllables in English words Marathon, by Gwyndafh, CC0 Learning a language is like running in a race. There is a lot of warm-up and a lot of practice before you can do well. However, if you try hard, you can win. Discussion questions: 1. Read the sentences above. How is learning a language similar to running a race? What are some similarities between the two activities? What are some differences? 2. When a person runs a race, they need to warm up their muscles before they start. Is learning a new language similar? How can you warm up before speaking in a second language?