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Stories from Morocco features footage and interviews focusing on key questions such as "Why are people learning English?" and "What tips and advice can learners offer?" Staff and learners from the American Academy Casablanca discuss the advantages and challenges of English language learning in Morocco. Interviewees touch on a variety of topics including British vs. American accents, multi-level classrooms, and the similarities of English to French and Spanish. Reflecting on his own experience as a student, school co-director Ali Gharbi shares his most important tip for learners, saying: "Everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it."

Stories from Morocco - Printable Quiz

Answers (NB: these will not print out when you print this quiz): 1a, 2b, 3d, 4a, 5b, 6a, 7d, 8c, 9c, 10d First watch Stories from Morocco (16m): www.englishclub.com/esl-videos/stories-frommorocco Then try the quiz below. What did you learn about Morocco in the first two minutes of the film? a. Casablanca is one of the most advanced cities in Morocco. b. Tour guides in Morocco don't speak any English. c. A new English school opens every day in Morocco.

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d. The school in the film is only for Moroccan students. 2. According to the Moroccan system, when do students have to start learning English? a. They start as soon as they enter school.

b. They begin from the age of 12. c. They begin around age 16. d. They start after they enter university. According to the technician, why is English so important in Morocco these days? a. Americans run most Moroccan businesses. b. English is easier to learn than Arabic. c. English is the country's official language. d. Tourism is booming in Morocco. How do teachers at the school deal with multi-level classes? a. They provide after school and lunch time help. b. They pay higher level learners to act as tutors. c. They assign more homework to those who need it. d. Two or more teachers work in one classroom. Where did the female Moroccan student (Salma) get her English accent? a. She learned it from a book. b. She picked it up in America. c. She learned it from her family. d. She studied it at school. What is difficult to find in Morocco? a. English books, magazines, and newspapers b. People who speak English in the markets c. Schools that teach British English d. Students who enjoy learning English Who gives the Congolese student extra conversation help? a. His night school teacher b. His principal c. His government d. His father What three languages make up the Moroccan dialect? a. Spanish, French, German b. Arabic, English, Moroccan c. French, Arabic, Spanish d. Arabic, English, Spanish

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What challenge did the school's co-director face in the US? a. Changing his accent from Moroccan to American b. Finding homestay living that was English only c. Altering his British English to American English d. Learning sign language for Business In the last clip of the film, what does Ali say is necessary to succeed in English? a. Study in an English speaking country. b. Speak with native English people. c. Learn English in an American school. d. Have a willingness to learn.

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Lessons from Romania - Printable Quiz

Answers (NB: these will not print out when you print this quiz): 1c, 2a, 3b, 4d, 5a, 6b, 7b, 8c, 9b, 10b First watch Lessons from Romania (13m): www.englishclub.com/esl-videos/lessons-fromromania Then try the quiz below. In the introduction, how does Daniel Emmerson describe the level of English in Romania? a. fair b. typical c. phenomenal

d. poor According to Joanna, how has the EFL learning experience changed in Romania since the communist period? a. Learners have more fun in the classroom now. b. Teachers now focus on grammar translation. 2 c. School hours are longer than they used to be. d. Most Romanian students learn English online. Which do younger Romanian students tend to have more problems with? a. Fluency b. Grammar c. Listening d. Speaking

Using role-play, videos and games in the classroom makes learning more a. individual b. international c. intellectual d. interactive Which of the following helped teacher Sergiu learn English in his childhood years? a. English TV programs became available in Romania. b. Romanian writers began publishing English comic books. c. Romania dropped the Grammar Translation method. d. Sergiu's family invited a native speaker to live with them. Alecs says he was able to learn English because he had a. strong listening skills b. years of dedication c. great teachers d. interesting textbooks An auditive learner is one who learns best by a. watching b. listening c. reading d. writing What musical item or items do we see covered in grass? a. a neon-lit guitar b. drums c. a piano d. a concert hall What did one of the interviewees do to her TV? a. She taped her English lessons over her favourite programs. b. She covered up the place where English translations appear. c. She kept a list of new English vocabulary on the screen.

d. She broke it so that she would have more time to study. 10 According to one interviewee, if you like learning English you should do it a. so you can teach it b. for the sake of it c. before you are too old

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Tales from America - Printable Quiz

Answers (NB: these will not print out when you print this quiz): 1b, 2b, 3c, 4c, 5d, 6a, 7a, 8a, 9d, 10b First watch Tales from America (18m): www.englishclub.com/esl-videos/tales-from-america Then try the quiz below. Which word is NOT used by learners to describe their first impressions of New York? a. big b. beautiful c. amazing d. spectacular According to the Israeli student, Lee, why "must" people know English? a. English is the official language of America. b. English is the most important language in the world. c. English is the language used in most universities. d. English is the language psychologists use in their profession. What was the Argentinean engineer's main reason for going to New York? a. To learn about English software. b. To upgrade his technical skills in English. c. To improve his English in an English setting. d. To experience the busy life of native Americans. Three of the female learners say that knowing English helps people from their own countries a. make friends. b. improve their own language. c. get jobs.

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d. understand each other. According to the interviewees, why is it difficult for beginners to express themselves in English? a. Beginners are afraid to talk to people. b. Beginners don't practise for long enough. 5. c. Beginners focus too much on grammar. d. Beginners still think in their native language.

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How is the translation student improving her English each day? a. She is living with a native English speaker. b. She has a teacher who uses different accents. c. She is not afraid to ask questions. d. She refuses to speak her native language at school. What improved for the South Korean student after going to New York? a. Her confidence in speaking English b. Her TOEIC score c. Her ability to make friends d. Her courage to travel What advice is given to people who can't travel to an English-speaking country? a. Study at least one or two hours per day. b. Focus on reading before speaking. c. Go to an English-only school. d. Memorize English words online. What is the last piece of advice for English learners? a. Play in English. b. Move to New York. c. Practise your accent. d. Watch TV. Which of the following is true about New York based on the camera footage? a. New York taxi drivers speak English. b. New York is a multicultural city. c. Teachers in New York are rarely native speakers. d. Most people who go to New York are tourists.

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Conversations in Spain - Printable Quiz

Answers (NB: these will not print out when you print this quiz): 1d, 2b, 3d, 4c, 5d, 6d, 7a, 8c, 9d, 10b First watch Conversations in Spain (17m): www.englishclub.com/esl-videos/conversations-inspain Then try the quiz below. 1. What type of job did the director's father do in Spain before opening his school?

a. He taught English in private lessons. b. He was a fashion designer. c. He was a restaurant chef. d. He lectured at the university. What does the school director say happened "slowly but surely"? a. Men began taking women more seriously. b. Women began taking classes at the English school. c. Women began teaching men English. d. Spanish schools began accepting female teachers. What type of city is Granada? a. An Italian city b. A city mainly of Westerners c. A wealthy city d. A tourist city According to the school director, how has English teaching changed in Granada? a. The hours are much longer. b. The pay is much higher. c. It has become more professional. d. It has become less grammar oriented. What happened in the 80s in Italy? a. Many Spanish people began studying there. b. English businessmen began travelling there. c. Women began caring more about English. d. Primary school students began learning English. What does Giulio say about his middle school English teacher? a. He had poor pronunciation. b. He didn't believe in textbooks. c. He was a native English teacher. d. He provided a strong grammar basis. What reminder does Giulio offer to other English learners? a. People will not judge or laugh at your English level if you try. b. If you don't feel like studying, don't do it. c. Go to America to get a job. d. Learn to listen to English first.

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Insights from China - Printable Quiz

Answers (NB: these will not print out when you print this quiz): 1a, 2c, 3b, 4d, 5b, 6b, 7b, 8a, 9c, 10d First watch Insights from China (18m): www.englishclub.com/esl-videos/insights-from-china Then try the quiz below. What does Zhang, the CEO of Spring Airlines, say about learning English? a. It is very important in her line of business. b. She never learned it at school. c. Her staff speaks English very well. d. It is the only language the aviation industry uses. What does Wang, the airline project manager, say about language in the aviation industry? a. English isn't common on Chinese airlines. b. Airline workers only know basic English. c. A common language is important for safety reasons.

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d. German is more important than English in aviation. 3. What goal does Spring Airlines have? a. It wants to become an English-only business.

b. It wants to become an international airline. c. It wants to become Shanghai's top airline. d. It wants to offer English films on board. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way of learning English? a. Learning from the Internet. b. Practising dialogues. c. Taking listening lessons. d. Watching American news. What does Wei Wei, the English teacher, say about how she learned English? a. She learned tenses little by little. b. She memorised a lot of phrases. c. She visited websites like EnglishClub.com. d. She listened to English music. What does Solomon, the IT manager, list in the film? a. English-language TV shows b. influential English-speaking musicians c. airline safety rules d. cities in Asia Shanghai is named as one of the biggest a. English regions. b. financial cities. c. travel hubs. d. residential areas. What does Zhang do when she doesn't have time to learn English? a. She studies in her car. b. She studies at church. c. She reads airline manuals. d. She dreams in English. What does Zhang's English teacher recommend to learners? a. Spend more time in the virtual classroom. b. Listen to English musical bands. c. Open one's mouth more while speaking. d. Learn English from foreign travellers.

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Thoughts from Brazil - Printable Quiz

Answers (NB: these will not print out when you print this quiz): 1d, 2c, 3d, 4d, 5c, 6c, 7a, 8a, 9c, 10b First watch Thoughts from Brazil (16m): www.englishclub.com/esl-videos/thoughts-from-brazil Then try the quiz below. What is NOT mentioned in the introductory description of Sao Paulo? a. It is a cultural centre. b. It is full of life. c. It is an economic hub. d. It is a very dry city. What is one common problem for English learners in Brazil? a. There are no native speakers. b. They don't have enough time. c. They find communicating in English difficult. d. Teachers don't know the answers to the questions. Which word is NOT found in the rainbow at the children's school? a. Sharing b. Peace c. Imagination d. Reading Which is NOT true about the children's school? a. The furniture is labelled in English. b. It is cute and colourful. c. It has enthusiastic teachers.

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d. Its main mission is exam preparation. 5. In the sentence "I wanna play this game", what does "wanna" mean? a. won a

b. won't c. want to d. won it Buddy is a a. zoo animal b. student c. puppet d. lion Beatriz was surprised that her brother could communicate with a. a Korean gamer b. a Spanish student c. a Facebook friend in Israel d. a rock star Most of Amanda's friends do NOT a. practise English on Orkut b. use MySpace c. like Twitter d. use Facebook Why does Amanda mention Syria? a. That is where she wants to visit. b. Syria is her home country. c. She has added Facebook friends from there. d. She wants to go to university there. Why does Jose mention Oasis, Arctic Monkeys and Muse? a. These films have helped him learn new words. b. These musical bands have inspired him to learn English. c. These courses are taught in school. d. These video games make learning English fun.

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Encounters in the UK - Printable Quiz

Answers (NB: these will not print out when you print this quiz): 1c, 2a, 3b, 4c, 5d, 6d, 7a, 8d, 9a, 10b

First watch Encounters in the UK (17m): www.englishclub.com/esl-videos/encounters-in-the-uk Then try the quiz below. What is usually meant by the word "homestay"? a. an English course for foreign students b. a company that organises study tours c. a type of student accommodation d. a method of teaching English Besides wanting to learn English, why did some of the students go to Cambridge? a. to figure out their next step in life b. to get away from their parents c. to train as English teachers d. to find English boyfriends What is Silvia's housemum doing in the kitchen? a. teaching Silvia how to cook b. helping Silvia to review some vocabulary c. reminding Silvia of the house rules d. convincing Silvia to try English food What does James say is included in a basic half-board homestay booking? a. English tutoring and laundry service b. 3 meals a day and a private room c. breakfast and an evening meal d. a friend and a twin room What does James say is included in a self-catering homestay booking? a. bed, breakfast and an evening meal b. Internet access c. complete immersion in an English family d. cooking facilities Which was NOT mentioned by Carolina? a. taking part in the children's birthday parties b. playing squash with her housemum c. having her laundry done every Thursday

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d. getting a weekly allowance like the other kids 7. When Carol talks about the evening meal, which of the following does she NOT mention? a. becoming part of English life

b. sitting at the table c. talking about things they've done during the day d. discussing aspects of English life How did Christina go about choosing a homestay family? a. She asked the school about available IELTS dates. b. She looked for a family of the same nationality. c. She waited until a friend had done the same programme. d. She got recommendations from a previous student and a school. What do both Silvia and Christina say they can do with their host families? a. practise their English b. learn grammar and vocabulary c. correct their English d. match their intonation What does Michaela advise future homestay students to do? a. be arrogant b. interact with people c. stay in their own world d. open a business

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Stories from Morocco - Printable Quiz

Answers (NB: these will not print out when you print this quiz): 1a, 2b, 3d, 4a, 5b, 6a, 7d, 8c, 9c, 10d First watch Stories from Morocco (16m): www.englishclub.com/esl-videos/stories-frommorocco Then try the quiz below. What did you learn about Morocco in the first two minutes of the film? a. Casablanca is one of the most advanced cities in Morocco. b. Tour guides in Morocco don't speak any English. c. A new English school opens every day in Morocco.

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b. They begin from the age of 12. c. They begin around age 16. d. They start after they enter university. According to the technician, why is English so important in Morocco these days? a. Americans run most Moroccan businesses. b. English is easier to learn than Arabic. c. English is the country's official language. d. Tourism is booming in Morocco. How do teachers at the school deal with multi-level classes? a. They provide after school and lunch time help. b. They pay higher level learners to act as tutors. c. They assign more homework to those who need it. d. Two or more teachers work in one classroom. Where did the female Moroccan student (Salma) get her English accent? a. She learned it from a book. b. She picked it up in America. c. She learned it from her family. d. She studied it at school. What is difficult to find in Morocco? a. English books, magazines, and newspapers b. People who speak English in the markets c. Schools that teach British English d. Students who enjoy learning English Who gives the Congolese student extra conversation help? a. His night school teacher b. His principal c. His government d. His father What three languages make up the Moroccan dialect? a. Spanish, French, German b. Arabic, English, Moroccan c. French, Arabic, Spanish d. Arabic, English, Spanish

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What challenge did the school's co-director face in the US? a. Changing his accent from Moroccan to American b. Finding homestay living that was English only c. Altering his British English to American English d. Learning sign language for Business In the last clip of the film, what does Ali say is necessary to succeed in English? a. Study in an English speaking country. b. Speak with native English people. c. Learn English in an American school. d. Have a willingness to learn.

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