5. About one hour every week. We don't have enough free time.

6. Yes. We have different topics in our English classes, such as English around the world, festivals, sports, famous scientists, travel and so on.

7. No, we have no choice but English.

8. We have summer vacation and winter vacation.

Ask the students to list language areas on the blackboard together and then tell their difficulties in English learning.

T: How many areas can English language learning be divided into? Think about it and make a list.

grammar, conversation, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, translation

T: Which of the areas is the most difficult for you and which is easiest? Why?

S1: I find listening really hard. Sometimes it's just impossible to understand the materials.

T: Who can give him some advice?

S2: I will. If you keep on practicing everyday, you can make rapid progress. The more you listen to English, the easier it becomes.

T: Discuss in groups of four. Tick the easiest and the most difficult, then ask for help or give advice.

Samples:

1. S1: My writing is not very good. There are always so many errors. Who can help me?

S2: Why not write five sentences everyday and get an English pen friend? Practice makes perfect.

S1: Thank you for your advice. I'll have a try.

2. S1: I dislike conversations. It's very hard to express myself in English.

S2: You'd better watch some English programmer on TV and try to imitate the speakers.

S1: That's a good idea.

3. S1: The teacher always praises you for your vocabulary. But I find it impossible to remember so many new words. Can you give me some suggestions?

S2: Well, take a look at this little book. It includes all the words that we should