WHY ARE YOU STUDYING ENGLISH AND ITALIAN RIGHT NOW?

 Learning multiple languages at the same time is challenging but rewarding. In this lesson, students will explore how to talk about their reasons for studying English and Italian using the present continuous tense for ongoing actions and the simple present tense for general truths or motivations. They will practice expressing reasons and goals, which will enhance their ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

This lesson is ideal for A1 and A2 learners and focuses on forming sentences, asking questions, and engaging in simple conversations.

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GRAMMAR

Present Continuous Tense

Used for actions happening now or in the extended present.

• Affirmative:

  • Subject + am/is/are + verb(-ing).
    • Example: "I am studying English and Italian."

• Negative:

  • Subject + am/is/are + not + verb(-ing).
    • Example: "I am not studying French."

• Questions:

  • Am/Is/Are + subject + verb(-ing)?
    • Example: "Why are you studying two languages?"

Simple Present Tense

Used for general truths, habits, or reasons.

• Affirmative:

  • Subject + base verb (+s/es for third person singular).
    • Example: "I study languages because I love learning about cultures."

• Negative:

  • Subject + do/does not + base verb.
    • Example: "I don’t study every day."

• Questions:

  • Do/Does + subject + base verb?
    • Example: "Do you enjoy learning languages?"

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VOCABULARY

1. Bilingual: Being able to speak two languages fluently.
   Example: "I want to be bilingual in English and Italian."

2. Motivation: A reason for doing something.
   Example: "My motivation for studying Italian is my upcoming trip to Rome."

3. Practice: To do something regularly to improve a skill.
   Example: "I practice speaking English every day."

4. Culture: The customs and beliefs of a group of people.
   Example: "Learning a language helps you understand its culture."

5. Communication: The act of sharing information or ideas.
   Example: "I study English to improve my communication skills."

6. Fluent: Able to speak a language easily and correctly.
   Example: "I hope to be fluent in Italian by next year."

7. Challenge: Something difficult but rewarding.
   Example: "Learning two languages is a big challenge."

8. Opportunity: A chance to do something.
   Example: "Speaking English gives me more job opportunities."

9. Goal: Something you want to achieve.
   Example: "My goal is to travel and speak with locals."

10. Focus: To concentrate on something.
    Example: "I focus on grammar and pronunciation."

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

1. "I’m studying English because..."
2. "Right now, I’m learning Italian for..."
3. "It’s important to me because..."
4. "I enjoy studying languages because..."
5. "My goal is to..."
6. "I want to improve my skills in..."
7. "Why are you learning two languages at once?"
8. "How do you practice both languages?"
9. "Learning Italian helps me to..."
10. "English is useful for..."

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

• "I am studying English and Italian to improve my communication skills."
• "Right now, I’m focusing on grammar and vocabulary."

Negative Sentences

• "I am not learning French because I don’t have time."
• "I don’t find it hard to study two languages at once."

Questions

• "Why are you studying English and Italian right now?"
• "Do you find it difficult to learn two languages?"

Answers

• Positive: "I’m studying because I want to travel to Italy and improve my English for work."
• Negative: "No, I don’t find it difficult. I enjoy it!"

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CONVERSATION

Scene: Two classmates discussing their language learning.

Anna: Hi, Marco! Why are you studying English and Italian right now?
Marco: Hi, Anna! I’m studying English for my job, and Italian because I love Italian culture.
Anna: That’s great! How do you practice both languages?
Marco: I take English classes online and watch Italian movies with subtitles. What about you?
Anna: I’m learning English to travel and meet new people. Italian sounds beautiful, but I’m not learning it yet.
Marco: You should try! It’s a challenge, but it’s worth it.

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READING

"Two Languages, One Goal"

Sophia is a university student from Brazil. Right now, she is studying English and Italian. She studies English because it is essential for her career. Sophia dreams of becoming a translator. She practices English every day by listening to podcasts and reading books.

Sophia is also learning Italian because her grandparents are from Italy. She wants to visit her family there and speak to them in their native language. To practice Italian, she watches Italian cooking shows and uses language apps.

Sophia admits that learning two languages at once is hard, but she loves the challenge. She says, "When you study languages, you open the door to new cultures and opportunities."

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: Why is Sophia studying English?
   A: She is studying English because it is essential for her career.

2. Q: What does Sophia want to become?
   A: She wants to become a translator.

3. Q: Why is Sophia learning Italian?
   A: She is learning Italian to speak with her grandparents and visit her family in Italy.

4. Q: How does Sophia practice Italian?
   A: She watches Italian cooking shows and uses language apps.

5. Q: What does Sophia say about studying languages?
   A: She says it opens the door to new cultures and opportunities.