SPEAKING PART 2 & 3

TECHNOLOGY
VOCABULARY

user-friendly
cutting-edge = up-to-date obsolete / outdated
Keep up with >< Be out of touch

computer literate
 The digital era / the computer age / new media age

 Innovation

 Technological revolution

 A breakthrough
 a technological tool like a mobile phone or camera - B
 to start a computer - G
 an expert computer user - A
 to look at a series of websites one after the other - E
 to edit digital materials like audio or video file - F
 send an email with an accompanying file - H
 to obtain a more powerful or feature-rich computer or piece of
software - C
 to start using the Internet - D
ACTIVITY
 World Wide Web/Internet
 Email

 Google Search

 Wii

 iPod/iTunes

 Facebook

 YouTube

 Twitter

 Discuss about functions of each and decide which is the

most powerful?
SPEAKING PART 2
 Describe an item of technology you have that is very
important.
 You should say:

 - what the technology is

 - when you got it

 - How often you use it

 And say how different your daily life would be without

it.
SPEAKING PART 2
 Step 1: Introducing your talk
 I’d like to share with you about a gadget which is … It’s …

 Step 2:
 - When: in 2010 when I passed the university entrance exam …

 - Where: At a electronic store with a variety of cutting-edge technological devices

 - Some ADJs to describe:

 + indispensible; must- have; necessary

 + multifunctional; all-in-one device

 + useful for studies and entertainment

  Couldn‘t imagine what my life would be without it

 Step 3: Ending your talk

 That’s all I want to say.

 All in all, X’s …

SPEAKING PART 3

 1. What do you think are the important things people

need to learn when they start using computers?
 2. Do computers make it much easier to study?
 3. What types of apps are popular in your country?
 4. What are the differences between the apps that young
people use and old people use?
 EXTENDING YOUR ANSWERS IN SPEAKING
PART 3

 Step 1: Give your opinion

 Personally, I think/ generally speaking, …

 Step 2: Give details

 - Reasons: because, be explained by …

 - Examples: For example/ instance

 - Hypothetical situations: If/ Without …, …

 - Mentioning opposites: On the other hand, …

 Step 3: Conclusion
 In short/ All in all/ In summary/ To conclude/ To sum up/ …
 1. WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE IMPORTANT THINGS PEOPLE
NEED TO LEARN WHEN THEY START USING COMPUTERS?

 Step 1: There are many crucial things that should be learnt ..

 But perhaps the most important are … and …

 Step 2: Saying about each point and give reasons

 Let’s begin about X first. By learning …, people can …

 Regarding Y, it seems quite difficult to … if they …

 2. DO COMPUTERS MAKE IT MUCH EASIER TO
STUDY?
 OPINION

Expressing agreement or + Yes, I do

disagreement with the Sure
question Certainly
- Certainly/ Absolutely not!
- Not really
- I’m not sure I agree

Introducing opinions I think that; I’m of the opinion that

I don’t think that
I am convinced that

Supporting your opinions + It is good for

It essential for
It has a positive effect on
- It can be bad/ inappropriate for
It has negative impacts on
 2. DO COMPUTERS MAKE IT MUCH EASIER TO STUDY?
 OPINION
 Step 1: Yes/ No

 Step 2: Talk about the benefits

 - You can …

 - Besides, …

 Make comparisons with the past

 Eg: compared to years ago when you had a pile of books on
your desk and a pen and paper
3. WHAT TYPES OF APPS ARE POPULAR IN YOUR COUNTRY?

 Frankly speaking, Vietnamese people go for different types of

applications, depending on the age actually. In the case of the
youths, their mobile phones are packed with apps of recreational
value like Flabby Bird or Temple Run, some bookworms may
download some inbuilt English quizzes or dictionaries.
 On the other hand, when adults or the older residents are
concerned, they would choose to set up applications that can
boost their work productivity or maintain their health like
Schedule Reminder or Life Log.
 4. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE APPS
THAT YOUNG PEOPLE USE AND OLD PEOPLE USE?

 Personally, I feel the generation gap means a difference in the

usage purposes of the apps that both age groups use. In the
case of the youths, their mobile phones are packed with apps of
recreational value like Flabby Bird or Temple Run, some
bookworms may download some inbuilt English quizzes or
dictionaries.
 Making comparisons

 On the other hand, when adults or the older residents are

concerned, they would choose to set up applications that can
boost their work productivity or maintain their health like
Schedule Reminder or Life Log.
KILLING TIME
 That’s a difficult question, let me think for a second.
 That’s a very interesting question, let me think.

 It’s very difficult to know exactly, but I think/but I

believe/perhaps….
 It’s difficult to say, I think….

 I don’t really know for sure, but I would say….

!!! DO not overuse these !