This lesson is part of the pack: Digital Life: Tech, Brands & Well-Being. Teach it as a complete experience.
WHAT'S INSIDE
- Real-World Context: Explore common tech problems that disrupt work, study, and everyday life, from Wi-Fi issues to device crashes, and share personal “tech nightmare” stories.
- Listening & Identification: Listen to two dialogues about Wi-Fi and laptop issues, identify the problems, and discuss suggested solutions.
- Vocabulary in Context: Practise natural expressions for describing tech woes, giving advice, and responding to tech issues (e.g., spotty, lagging, “My laptop keeps freezing,” “Have you tried restarting it?”).
- Guided Practice: Match tech problems with practical advice, complete vocabulary tasks, and analyse real-life scenarios to see which strategies work best.
- Fluency Building: Take part in structured role-plays giving and responding to tech advice, using useful vocabulary and expressions for problem-solving.
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