In this episode I delve into key words and phrases to help you talk about a topic that is very common in speaking exams, namely the importance of learning English or another foreign language. This is a very popular topic and one for which you can prepare yourself by learning some key vocabulary that will help you boost your performance. What's more, I explore the idea of educational inequality and how requiring English for professional and academic use has a dark side. Specifically I discuss a BBC article on subtractive bilingualism in Holland.

I also raise the issue of anticipating the kinds of questions you might be asked and how vital it is to avoid superficial answers. The questions you're asked may be boring but your answers shouldn't be!

Go to the episode page for a full interactive transcript and Quizlet flashcards to review all key vocabulary.