Guide to English Writing

THE WRITE IDEA - Education
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29. The most effective way to improve one’s language ability is to live and study in a county 
where that language is spoken. What are some of the benefits of living abroad in order to learn 
another language? What are some disadvantages? Which do you think is greater?
30. As children work more and more on electronic devices, such as laptops, tablets and 
smartphones, many are losing their handwriting skills. Many parents want teachers to reinforce 
this skill by making students submit handwritten assignments. What would the advantages and 
disadvantages of doing this be?
31. In order to prepare students for the working world, which often requires public speaking 
skills, many English teachers require to make their students deliver a speech in front of their 
classmates. What are some advantages of this practice? (What other skills should teachers help 
their students develop?)
32. More and more schools are adopting a zero-tolerance policy towards bullying, meaning that 
a student caught bullying others, even once, is automatically expelled. Do the advantages of such 
33. Many educators believe that teaching young children a foreign language early helps develop 
their brains. Others think that this weakens their grasp of their native tongue. Discuss the 
advantages and disadvantages of teaching young children a foreign language and say which you 
think are greater.
34. Some students prefer to study online, while others prefer to study in a physical classroom. 
Compare the advantages of each approach and say which you prefer.
35. In many countries, students are encouraged to work part-time during high school. What are 
the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
36. Some people believe that young people today do not get enough regular exercise. They 
want schools to increase their focus on physical education and to implement a regular exercise 
program everyday. Would the advantages of doing this outweigh the disadvantages?
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