EDUCATION

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that. 

_______ LEFT SCHOOL FOUR YEARS AGO.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that. 

_______ TEACHES FRENCH AND SPANISH.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that. 

_______ SEES YOUNG PEOPLE WHO CAN’T WRITE ANYTHING.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that. 

_______ HAS BEEN TEACHING FOR MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that. 

_______ THINKS THAT IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO MAKE CLASSROOM  ACTIVITIES MORE ENJOYABLE.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that. 

_______ THINKS THAT THERE SHOULD BE FEWER COMPULSORY SUBJECTS.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that. 

_______ SAYS THAT KIDS DON’T RESPECT THE TEACHERS.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that. 

_______ USED TO CONCENTRATE ON READING, WRITING AND MATHS.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that. 

_______ REMEMBER EVERYTHING HE LEARNED.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that. 

_______ THINKS THERE WLL BE LESS EXAMS.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that. 

_______ THINKS THAT KIDS SHOULD BE SUSPENDED IF THEY DON’T BEHAVE.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that.

ANN THINKS THAT STUDENTS SHOULD DO MORE WRITTEN EXERCISES.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that.

ANN THINKS IT'S HARD TO REMEMBER ALL THOSE IRREGULAR VERBS.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that.

MIKE SAYS THAT THERE ARE TOO MANY EXAMS IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that.

MIKE SAYS THAT THERE ARE TOO MANY EXAMS IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that.

BOB SAYS THAT TEACHERS DON'T PAY ENOUGH ATTENTION TO DISCIPLINE.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that.

MONIC SAYS THAT YOUNG PEOPLE CAN WRITE WITHOUT MAKING ANY MISTAKES.

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Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that.

TEACHERS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH PUPIL’S BEHAVIOUR.

Here are four people talking about education. Read and choose TRUE, FALSE or DOESN'T SAY according to the text.

Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that.

ACCORDING TO ANN, TEACHERS SHOULD BE CREATIVE WHEN TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE.

Here are four people talking about education. Read and choose TRUE, FALSE or DOESN'T SAY according to the text.

Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that.

MIKE THINKS SCHOOL WAS JUST WASTING TIME.

Here are four people talking about education. Read and choose TRUE, FALSE or DOESN'T SAY according to the text.

Ann

I’m a teacher of German and Japanese, and I think foreign languages are one of the areas where it’s good to be creative. Young people need to learn foreign languages by speaking them and doing fun activities like role-plays instead of just doing written exercises. Of course there is some hard work in learning a language, like trying to remember all those verbs, but I think it’s a good idea to try to make classroom activities as enjoyable as possible.

Mike

I left school five years ago, and looking back, one thing I’d say about the education system is that there are too many exams. Instead of being able to enjoy learning about something, you’re always worried about when the next test is, what questions are going to be in it, and whether or not you’re going to pass. I also think there shouldn't be so many compulsory subjects. I had to study physics until I was 16 but I never had any interest in it, and I've now forgotten everything I learned. It feels like it was a waste of time.

Bob

As a teacher for more than thirty-three years, I think these days there’s too much emphasis on letting young people ‘express themselves’ in the classroom, and not enough emphasis on discipline. Most of my colleagues have problems with pupils who are always messing around in lessons. These kids don’t respect the teachers or the other pupils, and we shouldn’t have to put up with them – it should be easier to suspend or expel them if they don’t behave.

Monic

These days you see so many young people who can’t seem to write anything, not even a short email, without lots of spelling and punctuation mistakes. When I was at school the education system used to concentrate on reading, writing and maths – and sometimes, as a parent of young children myself, I worry that we’ve now moved too far away from that.

EDUCATION SYSTEM USED TO CONCENTRATE ON  SPEAKING.