📖 Key Vocabulary — Pre-teach Before Class
Introduce or review these words with students before starting the lesson so they can use them during speaking practice.
1to browseto look through information on the internet without a specific goal
2an appa program designed for use on a smartphone or tablet
3to downloadto copy data from the internet onto a device
4screen timethe amount of time spent looking at a screen
5to updateto install the newest version of software on a device
6a notificationan alert sent by an app or device to get your attention
7to chargeto fill a device's battery with power
8a wifi connectiona wireless system for connecting devices to the internet
9to scrollto move up or down through content on a screen
10a passworda secret set of characters used to access an account
11online bankingmanaging money and paying bills through the internet
12to streamto watch or listen to content directly from the internet
13a smart devicean internet-connected device that can perform tasks automatically
14to back upto save a copy of data in case the original is lost
15social mediaapps and websites that let people share content and connect
16to go viralto spread very quickly to a huge number of people online
17a data plana mobile package that provides a set amount of internet use
18to troubleshootto identify and fix a problem with a device or system
19addictivecausing a strong urge to keep using something
20contactless paymentpaying by tapping a card or phone instead of using cash
✍️ Vocabulary Practice — Fill in the Blank
Complete each sentence below with the correct word or phrase from the 20 vocabulary words above. Use each word only once.
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a data plan
a notification
a password
a smart device
a wifi connection
addictive
an app
contactless payment
online banking
screen time
social media
to back up
to browse
to charge
to download
to go viral
to scroll
to stream
to troubleshoot
to update
- Since she started using , she rarely needs to visit a physical bank branch anymore.
- Instead of buying DVDs, most people now prefer their favourite movies directly through the internet.
- I received from my bank the moment the payment was processed.
- After dinner, I like social media just to see what my friends have been up to.
- The cafe is popular because it offers that customers can use without a password.
- These days, most shops in the city accept , so I rarely carry cash with me.
- The technician spent almost an hour trying why the printer wouldn't connect to the network.
- Because he travels frequently for work, he pays extra for with unlimited internet access.
- The video of the dancing cat only needed a few hours across the entire internet.
- It's easy through your news feed for an hour without even realising how much time has passed.
- My sister recently downloaded that helps her track how much water she drinks every day.
- Our new thermostat is that automatically adjusts the temperature based on the weather outside.
- James always forgets his phone overnight, so the battery is nearly dead by the time he wakes up.
- Doctors recommend that parents limit their children's to no more than two hours a day.
- It only takes a few seconds a new song once you have a strong internet connection.
- You should never share with anyone, even someone you trust completely.
- Before resetting his laptop, he made sure all of his important files to the cloud.
- Many parents worry that video games are , making it hard for children to focus on schoolwork.
- It's important your phone's operating system regularly to keep it secure from hackers.
- Many businesses now rely on to advertise their products to a younger audience.
1.online banking
2.to stream
3.a notification
4.to browse
5.a wifi connection
6.contactless payment
7.to troubleshoot
8.a data plan
9.to go viral
10.to scroll
11.an app
12.a smart device
13.to charge
14.screen time
15.to download
16.a password
17.to back up
18.addictive
19.to update
20.social media
🕐 0'–10': Warm-up & Opening Question
Purpose
Help everyone relax, get comfortable speaking, and activate ideas.
Teacher asks👉 "How has technology changed the way you communicate with your friends and family?"
Follow-up questions- Do you think this change has been mostly positive?
- Is there any piece of technology you couldn't live without?
➡ Each student answers briefly (about 1 minute); the teacher asks 1–2 short follow-ups to keep it natural.
🗣️ 10'–45': IELTS Speaking – Part 2 Practice
Format: 1 minute preparation · 2 minutes speaking per student. Students choose or are assigned ONE of the topics below:
Topic 1
Describe a piece of technology you use every day.
You should say:
- What the device or app is
- How often you use it
- What you mainly use it for
- And explain why it has become important to you
Topic 2
Describe a time when technology made your life much easier.
You should say:
- What the situation was
- What technology you used
- How it helped you solve the problem
- And explain how you felt afterwards
Topic 3
Describe a new gadget or app you would like to try in the future.
You should say:
- What it is
- Where you heard about it
- What it can do
- And explain why you want to try it
➡ Timing suggestion: 1 minute for preparation, then start speaking.
💬 45'–55': Follow-up Discussion (Part 3 style)
The teacher chooses questions related to the topics above, for example:
Technology and Daily Life
- How has technology changed the way people shop compared to twenty years ago?
- Do you think people rely on technology too much nowadays?
- What are the disadvantages of spending too much time on smartphones?
Technology and Society
- Should schools allow students to use smartphones in class?
- How might technology change the way we live in the next ten years?
- Are older people at a disadvantage because of rapid technological change?
digital detox – a period of time when someone avoids using electronic devices
to go offline – to stop using the internet or electronic devices temporarily
cybersecurity – the protection of devices and data from online threats
e-commerce – the buying and selling of goods and services online
➡ Students discuss briefly; the teacher adds ideas, vocabulary, and useful structures.
🌟 55'–60': Wrap-up & Closing
- Quick recap of interesting or strong answers.
- One student summarizes what they learned today.
- Thank the teacher for joining.