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Watch a video and answer the questions
* What is the video about?
Can you name some language learning apps?
Unit 4: THE MASS MEDIA
Lesson 5: Listening
Social Media: Language Learning Apps
Vocabulary
websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking
Mạng xã hội
Social Media = Social net working







































application /app (n) : program designed to do a particular job; a piece of software

Application /app (n) : program designed to do a particular job; a piece of software
Ứng dụng

An interactive course allows information to be passed continuously and in both directions between a computer and the person who uses it
Interactive (a)
Tương tác
Khóa học tương tác
An interactive course:
A private teacher, especially one who teaches an individual student or a very small group
Gia sư
Tutor (n)
Flashcard (n)
Thẻ học từ vựng
Have writing draft corrected:
Sửa lại bài viết
Writing draft (n)
Bài viết nháp
Social media = Social network (n): Mạng xã hội
Application/app (n): Ứng dụng
Interactive (a) : Tương tác
Tutor (n): Gia sư
Native (a): Bản xứ
Flashcard (n): Thẻ từ
Community(n): Cộng đồng
Writing draft (n): Bài viết nháp




Vocabulary
Student A: I can now talk with my friends and relatives using a free video chat (1)________on my favorite social media. I can also (2)__________my own videos and send them to other people. I can even use a(n) (3)_______ app to find my way around in a new place.
Student B: I got an A on my English test last week. I’m so proud because I worked so hard. I joined a(n) (4)____________online course taught by an experienced tutor. I also became a member of an online language community where I was able to (5)____________with native speakers, ask questions and practice speaking via (6)__________and video chat.
Student C: I’ve been using different social media sites for a year and they have really changed my life. I can connect with people I know and make new friends any time. I can also post (7)__________on my projects and start an open discussion with my classmates.
Task 1. Read about how three students use social media. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
app
record
GPS
interactive
connect
audio
updates
updates interactive app record connect GPS audio
Task 2: Listen to 2 students talking about language learning applications. Which of the following didn’t they talk about?
1. Lan’s English test results.
2. Nam’s birthday.
3. Language learning courses.
4. Playing online games
5. Chatting online with native speaker.
6. Writing a blog

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TASK 3
1. How does Lan learn new vocabulary?
2. Why does Lan like playing language games?
3. How does Lan connect with native speakers of English?
4. How did she create her flashcards?
Audio script
Nam: Congratulations, Lan! You’ve got an A on your English test!
Lan: Thanks, Nam. I should really thank a few social networking sites that help me to improve my English.
Nam: Sounds interesting! So how did you improve your English?
Lan: First, I registered and created an account with my nickname. Then I downloaded some free language learning apps on my smartphone and started revising and learning new vocabulary on the go. I could practise while on the bus on my way to school or while jogging in the park.
Nam: Wow! So you don’t play online games anymore?
Lan: Of course I do, but I focus on language games such as Scrabble and crossword puzzles.
Nam: Really? I didn’t know you were keen on these games. Aren’t they boring?
Lan: Not if you connect and compete with other online gamers. You can also make friends and have fun.
Nam: Really? But you still need a tutor to explain things or correct your English if you make a mistake.
Lan: Exactly. Some social networking sites help you to connect with native speakers so you can ask questions or have your writing drafts corrected.
Nam: Sounds good! I saw that you uploaded some vocabulary and grammar flashcards on all your social media sites. How did you create them?
Lan: I used a free programme available on my smartphone. I also used the recording feature to collect interesting samples from English TV and radio. Have you also seen my photos on my English blog?
Nam: Yes, I have. Great photos! Lan: Thanks.
1. How does Lan learn new vocabulary?
She learned vocabulary anywhere through some downloaded language learning apps on her smart phone.
She likes taking note all new words.
C. She stayed at home, used her computer and learned by heart new vocabulary.
2. Why does Lan like playing English games?
Because they are free.
Because they help her relax after work.
Because she wants to improve her English.
Task 3: Listen again and choose the best answer for each of the following questions by circling A, B or C.
3. How does Lan connect with native speakers of English?
She writes emails.
She uses some social networking sites.
She joins an English club.
4. How did she create her flashcards?
She had her friends make them.
She bought them online.
She used a free program on her smartphone.
A
C
B
C
Task 4: Work in pairs. Ask and answer the following questions.
1. Do you often use language learning apps to learn English?
2. What apps do you often use?
3. How do you use them?
4. How do they help you improve your English?

WAYS TO IMPROVE OUR ENGLISH
Use some language learning apps
Make friends with foreigners
Homework
Learn all the new vocabulary by heart
Prepare the new lesson - Writing