A. Read the dialogue and give it a name. Act it out in pairs. A: Well, how is life? What is new?
B: Everything is just fine, thank you. And you know what? I have just started learning French.
A: Really? It’s great. Are you enjoying it?
B: Yes, but I don’t find it easy. There are so many words to learn and so many rules to remember.
A: Do you learn it on your own or take special classes?
B: I take private classes two times a week.
A: They say “through hardship to the stars”, don’t they?
B: I know. I hope things will become easier soon. Also it feels wonderful to be able to speak a new language. I like singing French songs too.
A: I wish you to be successful in language learning.
B. Comment on the saying “Through hardship to the stars”.
A. The name of the dialogue is “The new foreign language”
B. This saying means that a way to that sweet victory lies through mistakes and hard work.