Let’s practice speaking about technology in English. Before we get started, let’s learn or review some English vocabulary.
What technology vocabulary can we use to talk about the picture?
Here are some good words to know:
platform = plataforma
staircase = escalera
crane = grúa
joint = juntura
vice = prensa/tornillo de banco
vat = tanque
wheel = rueda
gears = marchas
tube = tubo
pipe = tubo (liquidos y gas)
When we don’t have a name for something, we call it:
a thingamajig
a thingamabob
a doohickey
a whatchamacallit
Let’s practice!
1.) Make up a story about this factory.
A. What does the factory produce? What do you imagine is happening? Who are the workers?
B. Select a worker and take turns inventing their day.
2.) Find the Differences
There are ten differences between Picture A and Picture B. Can you find and explain them?
Use the slider to compare the images.
