1. How long have you been learning it? 2. How long did it take you to prepare for your English lesson? 3. Was there a language laboratory at your school? 4. How often did you work there? 5. Can you speak English well? 6. How can you improve your English? 7. Is it difficult for you to learn English? 8. Why is English not an easy language to learn? 9. Can you get any English books in the original? 10. Have you got any English books and dictionaries at home? 11. What advantages do people who know foreign languages have? 12. Why do you want to learn English? (Придумайте банальные ответы, главное — правильные.)

How long have you been learning it?
I have been learning English for about six years. I started at school and I still study it because I want to speak more confidently.

How long did it take you to prepare for your English lesson?
Usually it took me about one hour to prepare. If we had a test or a long text, it could take two hours, but normally one hour was enough.

Was there a language laboratory at your school?
Yes, there was a language laboratory at my school. It had headphones and audio materials, and we could listen and repeat after the speakers.

How often did you work there?
We worked there once a week. Sometimes it was less often, but most of the time our teacher tried to bring us there regularly.

Can you speak English well?
I can speak English quite well, but not perfectly. I can communicate in everyday situations, understand simple conversations, and express my opinions, but I still make mistakes sometimes.

How can you improve your English?
I can improve my English by reading more, watching films and videos in English, and speaking as much as possible. Also, learning new words every day and practicing grammar helps a lot.

Is it difficult for you to learn English?
Sometimes it is a bit difficult, especially when I have to learn many new words or understand fast speech. But in general I think it is possible if you practice regularly.

Why is English not an easy language to learn?
English is not easy because spelling and pronunciation are often different, and there are many exceptions. Also, there are lots of phrasal verbs and idioms, and they can be confusing.

Can you get any English books in the original?
Yes, I can get English books in the original. There are bookshops and libraries with English books, and it is also possible to order them.

Have you got any English books and dictionaries at home?
Yes, I have a few English books and two dictionaries at home. I use them when I translate words or want to check meaning and pronunciation.

What advantages do people who know foreign languages have?
People who know foreign languages have many advantages: they can travel more easily, communicate with foreigners, study and work abroad, and get better job opportunities. They can also understand films, music, and books in the original.

Why do you want to learn English?
I want to learn English because it is an international language. It helps me communicate with people from different countries, use the internet, watch films without translation, and it can be useful for my future career.