Warm Up Questions for PE3

Unit 1: Warm Up Questions

How often do you use English? Why?

Is your English adequate for everyday conversation?

Do either of your parents speak any foreign languages?

Do you know anyone your age who speaks English well?
Why do they seem good at English?

How fluently would you like to speak English?

Has your English has been improving recently? Why or why not?

Agree or disagree with these statements, mentioning why you agree or disagree.

i. The English language isn't so difficult.
ii. The hardest thing about English is spelling.
iii. Knowing English grammar helps you communicate better.
iv. Listening skills are overemphasized in most English classes in Taiwan.
v. English speaking skills are usually underemphasized in Taiwan.

How useful was the K.K. Sound Chart you learned years ago in helping you pronounce the sounds of English?

What do you usually do when speaking English, and suddenly you're unsure of the right word(s) to say? Do you freeze? Give up? Try to say the same idea more simply? Use gestures? Or use Chinese?

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