HOW MANY LANGUAJES DOES SHE SPEAK?

 The question "How many languages does she speak?" is commonly used to inquire about someone’s ability to communicate in different languages. This topic is highly relevant for learners at the A1 and A2 levels, as it introduces vocabulary and grammar related to languages, abilities, and communication skills.

At this level, students will practice using the present simple tense to talk about regular actions, such as speaking languages. They will also learn how to form questions and answers, discuss language abilities, and use numbers to quantify how many languages someone knows. This topic encourages students to think about global communication and cultural exchange, enhancing their conversational skills.

By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to confidently ask and answer questions about language abilities and engage in discussions about multilingualism.

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GRAMMAR

Present Simple Questions

• Structure:
  • How many + plural noun (languages) + does + subject (he/she) + verb (speak)?
  • Examples:
    • How many languages does she speak?
    • How many languages do they speak?

Answering Questions

• Structure:
  • Subject + verb + quantity + noun (languages).
  • Examples:
    • She speaks three languages.
    • She speaks only one language.

Negative Statements

• Structure:
  • Subject + does not (doesn’t) + verb (speak) + plural noun (languages).
  • Examples:
    • She doesn’t speak many languages.
    • She doesn’t speak Italian.

Yes/No Questions

• Structure:
  • Does + subject (he/she) + verb (speak) + plural noun (languages)?
  • Examples:
    • Does she speak French?
    • Does he speak more than two languages?

Short Answers

• Yes, she does.
• No, she doesn’t.

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VOCABULARY

1. Language: A system of communication used by a particular country or community. (Example: English is a widely spoken language.)
2. Bilingual: Able to speak two languages fluently. (Example: She is bilingual in English and Spanish.)
3. Multilingual: Able to speak more than two languages. (Example: Being multilingual helps in international jobs.)
4. Fluent: Able to speak a language smoothly and accurately. (Example: She is fluent in French.)
5. Native language: The first language a person learns. (Example: Her native language is German.)
6. Accent: A way of pronouncing words. (Example: She speaks English with a British accent.)
7. Vocabulary: The words of a language. (Example: She has a large English vocabulary.)
8. Grammar: The rules of a language. (Example: Learning grammar is important.)
9. Translate: To express words from one language to another. (Example: She can translate Spanish to English.)
10. Pronunciation: The way a word is spoken. (Example: Her pronunciation in Italian is perfect.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Asking about languages:

  • How many languages does she speak?
  • What languages can she speak?

• Answering:

  • She speaks three languages: English, French, and German.
  • She knows Spanish and Portuguese.

• Negative responses:

  • She doesn’t speak Japanese.
  • No, she doesn’t speak many languages.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

1. She speaks four languages fluently.
2. She knows how to communicate in Mandarin.

Negative:

1. She doesn’t speak Russian.
2. She doesn’t know how to write in Arabic.

Questions:

1. How many languages does she speak?
2. Does she speak Italian?

Answers:

1. She speaks five languages.
2. No, she doesn’t speak Italian.

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CONVERSATION

Alex: How many languages does Maria speak?
Bella: She speaks three languages fluently.
Alex: Really? What are they?
Bella: English, Spanish, and German.
Alex: That’s impressive! Does she speak any other languages?
Bella: She knows a little French, but she’s not fluent.

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READING

"Anna, the Multilingual Traveler"

Anna is a flight attendant who works for an international airline. Her job requires her to communicate with people from all over the world. Fortunately, Anna loves languages and has learned to speak several of them fluently.

Anna’s native language is Spanish, but she also speaks English and French fluently. She learned English in school and improved her skills by watching movies and listening to music. French was a bit harder for her, but she practiced a lot and can now communicate confidently.

Recently, Anna started learning Japanese because she often travels to Tokyo. Although she is still a beginner, she enjoys learning new vocabulary and practicing pronunciation. Anna believes that speaking multiple languages makes her job easier and helps her connect with people from different cultures.

In her free time, Anna likes to teach her younger brother how to speak English. She says that teaching is a great way to strengthen her own skills while helping someone else. Anna’s goal is to learn at least two more languages in the next five years.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: What is Anna’s native language?
   A: Her native language is Spanish.

2. Q: How many languages does Anna speak fluently?
   A: She speaks three languages fluently: Spanish, English, and French.

3. Q: Why is Anna learning Japanese?
   A: She is learning Japanese because she often travels to Tokyo.

4. Q: How does Anna practice English with her brother?
   A: She teaches him how to speak English.

5. Q: What is Anna’s goal for the next five years?
   A: Her goal is to learn at least two more languages.