Paragraph 1. Formulate the difference between knowledge and skills. Define each of them. (while defining skills, remember the Pavlov theory of reflexes treating unconditional reflexes as instincts and conditional ones as acquired reflexes, and relate it to the language learning process). Say which areas of learning/subjects each of them represents. Say which of them is/not learning English.
Paragraph 2. Draw a parallel between learning English and playing tennis. Do they have anything in common? If yes, what? Identify the stages in learning English in general and in your learning practice.
Paragraph 3. Answer the title question. Find the key phrase in answering it. Dwell on the dis/advantages of in-class pair/group work. Make a conclusion as to their usefulness.
Paragraph 4. Dwell on the role of grammar rules and drills in the language learning process.
Paragraph 5. Say what you/your teacher can do to make your learning English more effective.
Activity 7. Skim each part of the text and formulate its main message.
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Activity 8. Analyze your language learning experience based on the text above.
Make inferences about your personal experience of learning English.
