2013 to be Great for English Students

The year 2013 will without doubt be a great year for many of us wondering what's in store for us. Expert forecasters are predicting it will be one of the best years ever. It will be one of those years when record numbers of people will stick to and keep their New Year's resolutions. 

That means millions of smokers will quit smoking and the overweight will make a more conscious effort to trim their waistlines. It should also be an easier year on the pocket as the world economy recovers slightly from its recent shocks and downturns. In technology, all eyes will be on Apple to see if it will launch another revolutionary product. Industry insiders say rumors are spreading of an Apple television.

There is also good news for those hoping to make gains with their English. An abundance of great new tools will hit the shelves of both online and traditional stores throughout the year. These will provide students with an unprecedented variety of products to help them in areas they want to improve on. 

The Internet will also see a lot more sites aimed at providing students with ways to interact with others around the world in English. More and more learners will study English in cyberspace from a growing army of online teachers. 2013 will also see record numbers of people studying abroad, but not just English - millions will start learning Chinese, as China grows increasingly important in business.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What might people be wondering about 2013?

2. What might people be wondering about 2013?

3. How many people will keep their New Year's resolutions?

4. What will the overweight make an effort to do?

5. What will the world economy recover from?

6. Why will people be looking at the company Apple?

7. What will be in stores for English students?

8. What will new English products help students with?

9. Who will students interact with over the Internet?

10.What army is mentioned in the article?

EXERCISE 2. SHARING IDEAS

1. Are you full of optimism about 2013?

2.What are your New Year's resolutions and will you keep them?

3. How was 2012 for you?

4. What new product might Apple bring out? Will you buy it? 

5. What kind of gains are you hoping to make with your English this year?

6. How do you use the Internet to study English?

7. Is online learning better than studying in a classroom?

8. What do you think of the idea of having an online teacher?

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