Technology English Lesson

technology lesson plan

Let’s learn how to talk about technology in English.

WARM UPS

Beginner and above:
Quick answer!

Find the Differences Game

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.

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

INTEGRATED READING, LISTENING, AND WRITING

Facebook in the News (Level B2-C1)