Thursday, September 29, 2011

Respond to the video

If you have problems watching the video, go to this site and click "download".

Now answer the following questions.  You may use the internet for research.   You may not copy and paste.  That is plagiarism.  Use your own words!  Write in complete sentences.

1. What do you think about this video?  (Write at least 10 lines.)

2.  Who are "The Beatles"?

3.  What is a mania?

4.  How many people are learning English world-wide?

5.  What is the world's largest English speaking country?

6.  According to this video, why English?

7.  How long do students study for the Goa Koa in China?

8.  Why does the video say we should learn English?

9.  English is the language of ________________?  (just fill in the blank.  You don't need a complete sentence for this one.)

10. According to the video, what does English represent?

11.  Do you agree with this video?  Why or why not?  (10 lines)

Respond to this email with a post on this blog.

Deadline:  Sunday  Oct. 2nd at 12:00pm (midnight)

English Mania!

Hi students! Welcome to our new blog.  I'm sorry I'm sick today and we can't have a full class.  I know you're all sooooo disappointed.

Today I want you to practice your listening and writing skills.

Watch this video.  Think about what a "mania" is.