They work hard to have good command of English

Andrew and Peter are the first-year students now. They study at the National University for Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine. They have a great wish to become highly qualified specialists. They know that any expert in a field of physical education and spot must have a good command of foreign languages.

The students and post-graduates of our University study the most widespread languages: English, German, French and Spanish. One of these languages is a compulsory one. Peter and Andrew learn English. It is not their mother tongue. For them English is a new language. They do their best to know it well.

The first-year students have their English classes twice a week. At the lesson the students learn to read and speak English, translate texts and discuss them. Besides they do a lot of phonetics drills, grammar and lexical exercises.

The second-year and senior-year students usually read original scientific literature on their specialty. They translate the extracts from English into Ukrainian and then retell them in English. They also have conversational practice on different topics.

To read and understand special scientific literature in English is their main aim. It is not an easy task. The student first has to acquire the basic knowledge of everyday English, its vocabulary and the essentials of grammar and word-formation. This is the only way to become proficient in understanding of the peculiarities of the scientific speech-style.

Peter is more gifted for speech and language training. He quickly and easily remembers new words and phrases, applies them better to the situation. He doesn't consider it difficult to learn languages. Andrew has to work hard in order to do well in English. Peter always helps his friend Andrew to master English. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

1. Find the English equivalents for the following:

Важкий, фонетичні вправи, найбільш розповсюджений, крім того, завзято працювати, рідна мова, аспірант, повсякденна англійська мова, запам’ятовувати, особливість, словниковий запас, обдарований, висококваліфікований, робити все можливе, другокурсник, базові знання, основи граматики, друзі пізнаються в біді, вдосконалювати, науковий стиль мови, головна мета, словотворення, вважати.

2. You are at the international conference talking about learning English. Think of advice you can give for people who want to learn this language quickly and easily. State four main types of activity that may be useful.

3. On the basis of this text tell your friend in what way you study English at your university. Describe your English classes.

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