Comments on: Stories from Morocco

By: Noah Fakiry

Noah Fakiry — Sun, 01 May 2011 23:32:31 +0000

Hi all That’s amazing i like this video because i’m from casablanca and he show to the other folks this great city ; Actually i want to say that english is a universal language cuz the most of countries study it
So i want to thank Daniel Emmerson for his film and this great website englishclub for all the Effort that he done thanks all the admins & visitors

By: stephany perez

stephany perez — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:11:42 +0000

Casablanca was an unknown city for me til i saw it in the video, so, i have the opportunity to learn a lot of things from it, like the fact that the Moroccan dialect is compose of three different languages like the Spanish, French and Arabic, and that, and the mix of cultures makes the Moroccan culture a very rich one.

Here in Colombia the experience is no so different, the demanding necessity of speaking English has made the schools empathize on the reinforcement of the language for their students, and the booming of tourism in many cities here as Casablanca, the internet, the tv and many others factors made the English a very important language for our way of living.

However, the environment that surround us helps the process of learning as we can see in the video, going to America or having someone closer who knows the language helps to accelerate and polish the acknowledge of the language, but we have to understand that the learning is very personal, so, is very important to try to read articles in english as one of the persons of the video suggest, because reading helps to make the language a lot more understandable.

At the end, someone say that “the only thing necessary to learn the language is “have a willingness to learn”, and i think that this is the most important phrase of this video and the most important tip that anyone can have to learn the language.

By: Diana Barrero

Diana Barrero — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 02:06:41 +0000

Congratulations… and thanks for give us the opportunity to know a little bit more about other cultures.
Is very interesting know the point of view of other people who are learning English as a foreign language, especially young people, like students. These is a evidence about the importance of learn English in all the world and for all the ages.
However the video of Morocco shows an especial kind of “learners” because in their context, they must be learn, know and practice 3 languages… and I ask me… is not this a obstacle? Is not this a very difficult situation for learning? But when I saw the video, and I had the opportunity to listen the testimonies of those who live by themselves the experience, I understand that it is not really an obstacle… and like one of they say “the only thing that is necessary to learn English whit success is HAVE A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN.”
I take, to my own English learning experience, tow interesting tips… The first is read and write all time, books, newspapers, magazines, see movies, read lyrics of songs… and of course ever use a dictionary. The second is, found someone who can practice speaking skills… someone who speaks with you frequently, and who have the knowledge to help you and correct your mistakes.
Thanks to English Club and to Daniel the director of the video too, for this enjoyable material of high quality.

By: Constanza Ruiz

Constanza Ruiz — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:27:23 +0000

Congratulations.
No doubt this presentation captivates the viewer facing the reality that is not unique to Morocco, also in many developing countries. Thus the urgent need to learn and teach English as a second language responds to the social transformation that has been giving for several years and requires the use of this language for access to information and hence for participation.
Teaching English in the specific case of Morocco shows how to develop work in this field requires a clear educational policy that allows the execution and success of these processes, processes in which society participation is crucial. In this way it is viewed as the first step there is a good dynamic between teaching and language learning is the training and qualifications of teachers who ultimately are directly responsible.
Secondly, the recognition of the skills of students and consider their views and feelings in front of their learning process allows each one of them is aware of their strengths and weaknesses, which creates responsibility and commitment to the appropriation language.
Third, and for me the most important aspect of teaching and learning a foreign language is the ability to use it in context and in Morocco is the most important feature. Language is taught to young people from the perspective of the need but also from the enjoyment and advancement opportunities it brings for them learning English a condition that largely ensures the success of this process. Give this account the views of young people interviewed.
Congratulations again, opportunities for participation as this allows us to reflect and build new knowledge from the analysis of experience that sometimes go unnoticed.

By: paola

paola — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:03:18 +0000

The video presents the importance of learning and teaching a second lebgua like English which is also one of the universal language at this time. I think it is important to integrate other languages like French and that every time the young people and teachers are more aware of the importance of speaking, writing, listening to another language.
the views of students considered important things like work on the interests of boys and reading books of interest to you, listening to CDs and writing topics that are important to them.
is also important to say that it is always nice to have the opportunity to have the tutoring and support from other experts and why not interact in a space where everything is in English.

By: Diana Herrera

Diana Herrera — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:26:15 +0000

I think that the video is very interesting because the english is importan for the all peoble.
The video present a very important situation about the idiom. today the english is universal so its necesary for everything, business, study, jobs…
however learn an idiom is more easy when we are involved in it.
in conclusion learn english is not only good its necesary.

By: Karina

Karina — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:28:57 +0000

OK, to start, let me say that this is a great video, because it shows the importance of English as a universal language, some about this community and the importance they give to foreign languages, such as the Arabic and the French.

On the other hand, I really like that English is a necessity, for that language is not only posters or signs, but also it is important to create business and obtain a corporate life thrives. In addition to Morroco learn English, is by all living conditions so require
In the american academy Casablanca is also in the unique place where three languages must learn right, Arabic, English, French, also I like the idea that absolutely everything in this Academy, spoken in English, is like having a small community with which you can practice without fear to be wrong.

Finally, I love the last words of the co-director of the Academy, Ali Gharbi, “there are no limits or obstacles to learn English”, most importantly, who is really wants to learn English, otherwise willpower.

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:00:27 +0000

I think the people in this footage speak the best English so far in this video project. I am looking forward to the rest coming series.

By: kawtar

kawtar — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:48:27 +0000

im kawtar

By: Keuker

Keuker — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:54:34 +0000

The video testifies the significance of English becoming as a world
language. Anyway thanks for the person who had the idea to globalize people from different countries. I enjoyed it.