There are people who like to learn English on the internet only and not go to a normal class for many reasons. In class we discussed these points and this is what my students told me.
What are the pros (advantages) and cons (disadvantages) of learning English on the internet?
Pros
1. You save a lot of time
2. You can learn a lot
3. It will help you gain computer skills
4. You can repeat as many times as you want
5. You can find different web sites to learn
6. You can chat with friends while learning
7. You will get in touch with other students and a teacher online
Cons
1. You pay a lot of money for internet connection
2. You pay a lot of money for online courses
3. It is not good for your eyes
4. It can be a waste of time
5. Your computer can crash any time
6. It is not good for everyone because people learn differently
7. You need to know how to use a computer before you start learning
8. It can make your electricity bill bigger
9. You will be distracted by advertisments on the internet
10. You will have arguments with your wife all the time
11. You need a real teacher to learn a language
12. It is very hard to concentrate
13. You can access bad sites
14. You will spend more time on Youtube than English web sites
