Studying overseas Reading 1

Giving reasons and examples

6

  Ask your partner the following question:

Why are you learning English?

Look at the following sample answers and the words used to give reasons.

1 

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 it will give me the chance speak more to people from other 

countries.

2 

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 it will help me to get a better job in the future.

3 

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 I can go to university in the UK.

4 

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 I am studying English 

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 I really enjoy learning other 

languages.

7

  How could you expand your answers to give more information? Match the 

sentences (a–d) below to the answers (1–4) above.

a  I really want to work in business. 

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