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Conversation Intermediate · Module 5 · Unit 21

Technology in Daily Life

B1 Intermediate

Learning Objectives

In today s lesson, you will talk about technology in daily life and learn useful vocabulary that you can use in everyday life.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. How many hours a day do you spend using technology?
  2. Do you think technology makes our lives better?
  3. What is one piece of technology you cannot live without?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Essential

    adjective

    /ɪˈsenʃl/

    Meaning:Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

    A smartphone is essential for my daily work.

    Real Life Tip:

    Americans rely heavily on digital connectivity.

  • Innovation

    noun

    /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/

    Meaning:A new idea, method, or device.

    That new app is a clever innovation.

    Real Life Tip:

    The U.S. places a high value on tech progress.

  • Log on

    phrasal verb

    /lɒɡ ɒn/

    Meaning:To connect to a computer system or website.

    I need to log on to my email to check my schedule.

    Real Life Tip:

    Standard term for accessing accounts.

  • Back up

    phrasal verb

    /bæk ʌp/

    Meaning:To make a copy of information to protect it.

    Make sure you back up your files regularly.

    Real Life Tip:

    Crucial practice to avoid losing digital data.

  • Cutting edge

    idiom

    /ˈkʌtɪŋ edʒ/

    Meaning:The most advanced or innovative stage.

    This tablet has cutting edge technology.

    Real Life Tip:

    A positive term for top-tier tech.

  • Glitch

    slang

    /ɡlɪtʃ/

    Meaning:A small problem or fault in a device or program.

    There is a glitch in the system right now.

    Real Life Tip:

    Commonly used for minor software issues.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are setting up their new home office and discussing technology.
  • Daniel
    I just installed the new router. Technology really is essential for this office.
  • Rachel
    It looks great. Did you remember to back up our photos on the drive?
  • Daniel
    I did, but the cloud app is having a minor glitch today.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What is Daniel installing in the office?
  2. What problem are they having with the cloud app?
  3. Why is it important for the technology to work?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. If you back up a file, you ____.

  2. A glitch is a ____.

  3. Please ____ on to your account.

  4. Did you ____ up your photos?

  5. is / this / cutting / edge / technology

  6. daily / is / technology / essential / life / in

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Do you often find glitches in the apps you use?
  2. What do you consider to be cutting edge technology today?
  3. How do you usually back up your important documents?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. What is the first piece of technology you use in the morning?
  2. Do you think technology makes us less social?
  3. What is your favorite type of gadget?
  4. Do you find it easy to learn new technology?
  5. Do you prefer buying the newest tech or waiting?
  6. What do you think is the biggest tech innovation of the century?
  7. Do you feel anxious when your phone battery dies?
  8. Are you good at fixing tech problems?
  9. What technology would you like to see in the future?
  10. Do you use a lot of cloud storage?
Rachel
That is annoying. I was going to log on to organize them.
  • Daniel
    Technology is great until you hit a wall like this.
  • Rachel
    True, but this hardware is totally cutting edge.
  • Daniel
    Maybe it just needs an update to stop the glitches.
  • Rachel
    Let us hope so. I need this to work for work tomorrow.