Let’s learn how to talk about technology in English.
WARM UPS
Beginner and above:
Quick answer!
Intermediate:
What’s the Word? – Can you guess what word goes with the other three?
High Intermediate/Advanced:
This Acronym Stands For… – Can you make up the answer and convince others? Play, then try the quiz to discover the correct answer.
VOCABULARY
Beginner:
Computer Vocabulary Drag and Drop Game
Intermediate:
Guess the technology idioms
Intermediate/advanced:
Vocabulary Drag and Drop Game
GRAMMAR
Comparatives and superlatives – Form and Usage – Review as needed before playing Teleport
Past Simple – Form and usage – Review as needed before playing Teleport.
Used to and to be + used to – Learn about the differences, and try the quiz about technology.
Used to and would – Past Simple
So and such – Learn when to use the words, and try the quiz about social media.
Mixed Conditionals– Review the form and usage of the 2nd and/or 3rd Conditionals. – Review before doing What Would The World Be Like speaking game.
SPEAKING AND CONVERSATION
Beginner to advanced options:
Conversation Questions – The first 10 questions are suitable for beginners, with some assistance. All of the questions are good for higher level students.
Beginner to advanced options:
Teleport – Play this fun board game to practice using comparatives and superlatives with the Past Simple. (Select the Present Simple option to play this game with beginners.)
Intermediate/advanced:
What Would The World Be Like? – 2nd Conditional, 3rd Conditional, or both Speaking Game
Algospeak – Learn new vocabulary, read the short article, answer the comprehension questions. Then have a conversation about the topic, using the conversation questions.
LISTENING AND COMPREHENSION
ESL Conversation about technology – Past Simple and Past Continuous – Intermediate
Video Comprehension Activity – High Intermediate/ Advanced (Level C1-C2)
The Social Dilemma Trailer – High Intermediate (B2-C2)
Cyberspace and Cybersecurity – Resources from World 101
Futurism – Great articles on the latest in technology and science
READING
History of Technology – Select a time frame and read about it. Report back.
Banning Tic Toc isn’t just a bad idea. It’s a dangerous one. CNN
AI Machines aren’t ‘Hallucinating’. But their Makers Are – Naomi Klein
INTEGRATED READING, LISTENING, AND WRITING
Facebook in the News (Level B2-C1)