Why Did You Decide To Learn English?

	Walter Why did you decide to learn English?
	Yan-ting Initially, I just started learning it as a hobby, but now I have to know it for my job.
	Walter Do many people in your country speak more than one language?
	Yan-ting Yes, people learn English at school because it's compulsory.
	Walter What are the most difficult things about learning a new language?
	Yan-ting For me, learning grammar, using tenses correctly and remembering vocabulary was difficult at first. Understanding idioms has always been challenging. And of course, maintaining your motivation can also be a struggle.
	Walter What are your language learning goals?
	Yan-ting Right now I'm focused on improving my speaking skills. I want to be able to speak more fluently and with confidence in any situation.
	Walter What other languages would you like to be able to speak?
	Yan-ting I'd love to learn German too, because I have family there.

Check Your Understanding

Why did Yan-ting start learning English?

What has always been challenging for Yan-ting about learning English?

What is Yan-ting focused on right now?

Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud.

did you decide to learn English?

I want to my accent.

What are the most difficult things about a new language?

What other languages would you like to able to speak?

Most people in this country more than one language.

I started learning English a hobby.

Read the dialogue aloud with your tutor and fill in the blanks. You will be Alex. Use the Answer Pool below to help you.

	Kyoko Adachi Why did you decide to learn English?
	Alex Learning English was compulsory in school, but I have continued to (1) it for my (2) and personal growth.
	Kyoko Adachi Do people in your country speak more than one language?
	Alex Yes, pretty much (3)!
	Kyoko Adachi What are the most difficult things about learning a new language?
	Alex I really struggled (4) English punctuation, and I still don't have a very good grasp of it!
	Kyoko Adachi What are your language learning goals?
	Alex I want to (5) the test to reach the CEFR B1 level.
	Kyoko Adachi What other languages would you like to be able to speak?
	Alex I'd love to learn Spanish for (6).