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Technology Unit: ESL Lesson for Adults

Gadgets, apps and how technology has changed work and life: a unit for opinions and the present perfect.

Age
Ages 18+
Level
A2–B2
Skill
Vocabulary · Speaking
Time
45 min
Format
Teacher guide
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What's in the pack

5 free resources from the site, ready for the board or the printer.

A 45-minute lesson

One way to run the pack as a full lesson. Swap any step for your coursebook's own activity.

  1. 5min

    1. Warm-up

    One speaking prompt on the screen as an opener; three learners answer.

    Speaking prompts for teens and adults →
  2. 10min

    2. Present

    Present perfect on the board: 'Have you ever lost your phone? I've just updated my laptop.' Learners write three true sentences.

  3. 15min

    3. Speak

    The B1 technology questions in pairs; swap halfway.

    Discussion questions: Technology →
  4. 10min

    4. Practise

    Social media questions in groups made with the group maker; each group agrees on one rule for healthy use.

    Discussion questions: Social Media →
  5. 5min

    5. Wrap-up

    Quick poll: which invention could the class live without? Each learner gives one reason.

Total: 45 minutes

Three extra practice tasks

Written for this theme, no printing needed. Use them as fillers, homework ideas or a second lesson.

  1. 1. Then and now

    Learners compare one everyday task twenty years ago and today (booking a trip, paying bills).

    Model languageWe used to go to a travel agent. Now we book everything on our phones.

  2. 2. Tech support

    One learner has a tech problem (the wifi isn't working), the other gives step-by-step instructions.

    Model languageFirst, turn the router off. Wait ten seconds. Now turn it on again.

  3. 3. Digital detox debate

    Motion: 'Companies should ban work emails after 7 p.m.' Two teams prepare three arguments each.

    Model languageOn the other hand, some people prefer to work flexible hours.