Text 6. Read the text carefully. Write out unknown words and make up your own vocabulary. Translate the text into Russian

CYBERSTUDY – LEARNING ENGLISH

“The virtual language school – not language travel – is now the best way to learn English”

In my opinion, studying English in countries where it is the first language will always be the ideal. When you choose a language course, you have to take into account a lot of factors.

Firstly, there is cost. We spend much money and time to get to language courses. More and more people have turned to virtual Internet schools which are accessible from a computer anywhere in the world at any time of the day. In addition, virtual schools now employ native-speakers who offer online pronunciation.

Secondly, there is the place where you learn. In general, a ‘real’ classroom with real people will always generate more communication than a computer screen and keyboard ever could. A virtual school can never provide those important extras such as study center or close contact with an English-speaking homestay family. In consequence, a virtual school will never replace the real thing.

Virtual schools are a useful alternative to, but not a replacement for, traditional English language courses in English-speaking countries. For those who have no time and money to travel, they are a wonderful choice.

Ex. 1. Find English equivalents to the following Russian words:

носители языка -…………… виртуальная школа - ………………………

принимать во внимание - ……………. доступный - ………………….

замена традиционных курсов - ………… произношение онлайн - ………………….