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Why I Study English

English is an international means of communication. It is studied as a foreign language at secondary and higher educational establishments.

It is not a secret that English is one of the most used languages on the planet. Nowadays nearly half of all business affairs in the world are conducted in English.

As a newly founded state Ukraine establishes new relations with the countries throughout the world. Thus, the main task is to prepare skilled specialists who will promote the creation of friendly relations with foreign countries.

Great part of this creative process belongs to lawyers. It is quite understandable as lawyers officially conclude and register all agreements, contracts, treaties; defend the rights of the Ukrainian citizens abroad; observe the principle of the legality not to be broken during the process of the international cooperation. In my opinion every really skilled lawyer working either at the international arena or within the national policy should know English because it is spoken practically all over the world. The knowledge of English gives a lot of advantages. Without any help I can use different scientific materials published in international magazines and specialized journals in English. While studying English I got acquainted with customs and traditions of English-speaking countries, I have a good opportunity to enrich not only my vocabulary but also my general educational level.

Task 7. Translate into English the following sentences paying attention to the nouns.

1. У нашій майбутній професії дуже важливим є знання англійської мови. 2. Як ви сподіваєтеся скласти іспит з англійської мови цього року? 3. Я почав вивчати англійську мову ще в школі. 4. Ви добре володієте англійською мовою? 5. Я хотів би мати міцні знання з розмовної англійської мови. 6. Запам'ятайте мою пораду: що більше ви будете спілкуватися іноземною мовою, то швидше ви навчитеся розмовляти нею.

Task 8. Discuss the following situations with your partner.

I. Mastering English has been my hobby since the childhood. Every year, being on holidays I used to read English books (adapted, later in the original). Thanks to my parents I had a rich collection of video cassettes and audio cassettes at my disposal; they helped me a good deal to improve my pronunciation, to enrich my vocabulary and to be good at English grammar. To tell the truth, I am not extremely pleased with my level of English. I understand perfectly well that learning English at the University, especially legal English, is a good chance (opportunity) for me to improve my language skills, first of all those of spoken English which are in constant need of brushing up.

II. At the English lessons we work with newspaper articles, watch films, analyze stories, solve puzzles, listen to audio cassette tapings, read documentaries on British and American life and history, do vocabulary and grammar tests. Not long ago we began to master legal English which enables us to read foreign literature on speciality (on law).

Mrs. Tymchenko is our teacher of English. To tell you the truth, I was going to the first lesson with mixed feelings of interest, uneasiness and apprehension. But when 1 entered the classroom I forgot about all my fears. The atmosphere was so relaxing, and the things she told us were so interesting and engaging that I didn't notice when it was time to call it a day. I dare say that she is a born teacher. She always seeks ways to help students and always succeeds in it. Our teacher is considered to be tactful, civil, patient and competent. Her practical pieces of advice on how to learn a foreign language are encouraging and marvelous. If you wish you may follow them too.

Task 9.Translate the text into Ukrainian and write a summary in English.

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