Means of communication

Pair work

Discuss the following questions:

1. Do you have relatives in other cities, countries?

2. How do you keep in touch with them

3. What are your favorite means of communication? (e.g. phone)

2. Classify the following expressions under the right heading.

Secure - convenient – fast – easy - simple – useful - expensive – interactive - slow –

costly - safe – discreet – clear – unclear - practical – concise – insecure – private-
modern – traditional – old – new- time-consuming – junk mail-
occasional wrong numbers – no network coverage - hacking

Negative aspects of means of

Positive aspects of means of communication
communication
1. Work in groups of 3 or 4.
2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of 4 of the following
means of communication (using comparisons)
3. Divide the work among the classmates.
4. Present your thoughts/opinions to the class.
Example: “comparing IM (instant messaging) and land phone”

“We think that nowadays more people use IM than land phone
because IM is more interactive. If you have a webcam, you can
see the other person. However, with a land phone you don’t
need internet connection.”