Summary
This lesson prompts B2 students to analyze their own tech habits, evaluate the true value of new gadgets, and discuss the environmental and financial impact of frequent upgrades. Through a video, engaging discussions, and practical exercises, students will learn to express their opinions on whether it's better to upgrade, repair, or wait, using relevant vocabulary and grammar to articulate their choices.
Activities
Students begin by discussing their personal technology habits and what motivates them to upgrade their gadgets, like smartphones and laptops, using relevant prompts to get the conversation started.
Through a video analysis activity, learners will watch a short film about phone upgrades and answer comprehension questions to understand the arguments for repairing versus replacing devices.
Grammar and vocabulary are reinforced with exercises on expressions of frequency, key technology terms, word formation, and collocations related to consumer electronics and decision-making.
The lesson culminates in practical application tasks, including a cost-benefit analysis of different upgrade scenarios and writing an advice column response to a peer's consumer dilemma.
Vocabulary focus
The vocabulary centers on consumer electronics and decision-making. Students will learn terms like bang for the buck, bells and whistles, and cutting-edge, as well as practical phrases such as holds a charge, battery replacement, and understanding the difference between incremental and revolutionary improvements.
Grammar focus
The grammar practice centers on expressing frequency and habit. Students will use a variety of adverbs and phrases, such as on a regular basis, every now and then, from time to time, and once in a while, to describe their technology usage and purchasing habits accurately and naturally.
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