EXERCISE 1: VOCABULARY

WHY
used to ask about the reasons for something

Example Why are you learning English?

LEARN
to get knowledge or skill
Example I'm learning English.
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PRACTICE
to do an activity regularly so that you can become better at it

Example I practice reading English news every

morning.

THE REASON WHY

used to explain why something is the way it is
Example The reason why I am late is due to a terrible
traffic accident.
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PRONUNCIATION is the way in which words are spoken

the way in which a word is pronounced, spoken

Example Her pronunciation is very good.

IMPROVE
to become better
Example My teacher said that my English is improving!
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FLUENTLY
using a language easily, correctly and naturally

Example You speak English fluently.

ESL
English as a Second Language - the teaching of English to people who speak
a different language
Example ESL education is very important for working
with people from different countries.
EXERCISE 2: DIALOGUE PRACTICE
Grace and Alex are talking about learning English.
EXERCISE 2: DIALOGUE PRACTICE
Grace and Alex are talking about learning English.
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1. Why is Alex learning English?

2. What is the reason why Alex practices speaking?

3. Does Grace think Alex's English is bad?