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Tim Doner, Polyglot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km9-DiFaxpU

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

According to Tim, what does the term 'polyglot' mean?

a)

Someone who speaks 3 to 4 languages or more

b)

Someone who speaks two languages

c)

Someone who speaks one language

2.

Which languages is Tim comfortable speaking in?

a)

French, Arabic, Hebrew, and Farsi

b)

Italian, German, and Russian

c)

Hindi and Dutch

3.

Tim is called a hyperpolyglot because he speaks so many languages. This takes a lot of _____ to maintain.

a)

work

b)

luck

c)

traveling

4.

Of these important things,

what does Tim mention as one of the most helpful things to do when starting to learn a new language?

a)

Read books in the new language

b)

Watch TV shows or movies in the new language

c)

Take language classes

5.

What role does the internet play in language learning?

a)

It is not helpful for learning languages

b)

It allows access to language learning resources and materials

c)

It slows down the language learning process

6.

Of these cities, which is the best place to practice multiple languages in the United States?

a)

New York

b)

Cleveland

c)

Portland

7.

What fascinates Tim about languages?

a)

The history and culture embedded in languages

b)

The opportunity to travel to different countries

c)

The challenge of learning new grammar rules

8.

What is the quote from Nelson Mandela about language?

a)

Every child should become a polyglot.

b)

If you talk to a man in his mother language, you're talking to his heart

c)

Language is the key to understanding different cultures

9.

What is the benefit of learning multiple languages?

a)

It improves cognitive abilities

b)

It increases job opportunities

c)

It allows for better communication with people from different cultures

d)

All of the above

10.

Would you like to learn many languages? Why or why not? Be specific.

(There is not right or wrong answer, as long as you explain.)

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