Lets talk about_education
- 1. Lets talk about EDUCATION Conversation cards Where do (did) you go to school? Do you think it is (was) a good school? Explain. What is (was) your favourite subject? Why do (did) you like it? Do you plan to go to university? (or: Did you go to university?) What will (did) you study? What are the qualities of a good teacher? A good student? (e.g. A good teacher is patient.) (e.g. A good student is hard-working.) Which are the best schools and universities in your country? Explain. Once you graduate, should you stop learning? Explain. How can you continue to learn? How much homework or papers do students need to do? How much free time do they have? Do you think it is easier to learn as a child or as an adult? Explain your view. Is studying expensive in your country? What are the costs? Do research and compare. Does education guarantee a good job? Brainstorm and discuss. Id rather start making money at 16 than continue studying. Do you agree? Discuss. Which languages are taught in school? Is it difficult to learn to speak them well? Explain. Most of what you learn in school is useless. Also, most teachers are out of touch with the real world. Do you agree? Discuss. Going to school is a complete waste of time. Do you agree? Explain your views. You dont need to go to school to be smart. I can teach myself. Do you agree? Which is more important: the skills you learn in school or in real life? Explain. Are women encouraged to pursue an education? What jobs do they do? Talk about it. Would you consider studying abroad? Where? Why? Talk about it. Match 1. boarding school a. 2nd stage in formal education, usually from the ages of 12 to 17 2. diploma b. higher education provided by universities and colleges 3. distance learning c. 1st stage in formal education, usually from the ages of 6 to 11 4. mortar board d. higher education institute that provides distance learning courses 5. open university e. school where pupils are provided with meals and lodging 6. primary education f. document that proves a student has earned a degree 7. secondary education g. courses taken at home, usually online using a computer network 8. tertiary education h. academic cap topped by a flat square with a tassel Quotes: What we learn with pleasure, we never forget. Practice is the best of all instructors. If you can read this, thank a teacher. Do you agree? Discuss.