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Conversation Intermediate · Module 16 · Unit 76

Comparing School Systems

Pre B2 Intermediate

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, you will discuss pros and cons of online learning and learn practical vocabulary for daily communication.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Have you ever taken an online course?
  2. What is the biggest advantage of online learning?
  3. Do you find it hard to stay focused online?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Remote

    adjective

    /rɪˈmoʊt/

    Meaning:Situated far from the main centers.

    I prefer remote learning.

    Real Life Tip:

    Became very common since 2020.

  • Flexibility

    noun

    /ˌflɛksəˈbɪlɪti/

    Meaning:The quality of bending easily.

    Online classes offer great flexibility.

    Real Life Tip:

    Highly valued in modern work-life.

  • Fall behind

    phrasal verb

    /fɔːl bɪˈhaɪnd/

    Meaning:To fail to keep up.

    If you miss class, you will fall behind.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used in academics and work.

  • Cut corners

    idiom

    /kʌt ˈkɔːrnərz/

    Meaning:To do something poorly to save time.

    Do not cut corners on your education.

    Real Life Tip:

    Warns against laziness.

  • Glitch

    slang

    /ɡlɪtʃ/

    Meaning:A sudden malfunction.

    There was a glitch in the software.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common for technical issues.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
James and Sarah are debating the benefits of online classes.
  • James
    I love the flexibility of remote learning.
  • Sarah
    I get that, but it is easy to fall behind.
  • James
    Just don not cut corners, and you will be fine.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What does James like about remote learning?
  2. Why does Sarah worry about online classes?
  3. What happens when there is a glitch?

Exercise

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

  1. What is remote learning?

  2. To cut corners means ____.

  3. I do not want to fall ____.

  4. The software has a ____.

  5. learning / flexibility / offers / remote / great

  6. a / there / was / glitch / technical

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. How do you handle a technical glitch?
  2. Is flexibility important to you?
  3. Why do students fall behind?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Do you like remote work?
  2. Is online learning the future?
  3. How do you keep focus?
  4. Did you ever cut corners?
  5. Are you good with tech?
  6. Do you like flexibility?
  7. What is the worst glitch?
  8. Are you falling behind?
  9. Should we have online school?
  10. Do you prefer in-person?
Sarah
What about when there is a technical glitch?
  • James
    It happens, but it is worth the trade-off.
  • Sarah
    I still prefer being in a real classroom.
  • James
    We will always disagree on this, won we?
  • Sarah
    Probably, but that is what makes us friends!