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LESSON 4: COMMUNICATION

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LESSON
4: COMMUNICATION
LESSON 1: GETTING STARTED
Sentence making

WARM-UP

EVERYDAY
ENGLISH

• Task 1: Listen and read the conversations. Pay attention to
the highlighted sentences.
• Task 2: Work in pairs. Make similar conversations for the
following situations.
• Task 3: Read Nick's and Phong's ideas about the use of
electronic devices in modern classrooms and tick () T
(True) or F (False).
• Task 4: Work in pairs. Put the advantages and
disadvantages of using electronic devices in modern
classrooms (1 – 6) in the suitable column.
• Task 5: Work in groups. Take turns to give your opinions
about the use of electronic devices in modern classrooms.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN
MODERN CLASSROOMS

CONSOLIDATION

• Wrap-up
• Homework

WARM-UP

SENTENCE MAKING
suggest / advise / recommend + V-ing or a clause with should

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

1 Listen and read the conversations. Pay attention to the highlighted sentences.
Sister: I can't do my English homework. Can you help me?
Brother: You just read it carefully and find the key words from the
questions. Got it?
Sister: OK, I got what you mean.
Manager: First, enter the Event Title and then enter the Event
Description. Next, select the Location and Room. Do you follow me?
Employee: I'm sorry. I don't quite follow you. Could you say that
again, please?

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

2 Work in pairs. Make similar conversations for the following situations.
1. Your friend asks you to explain the rules of a game. You explain the rules to
him / her and check if he / she understands what you are saying. He / She answers
that he / she understands it.
Example:
A: I don't know how to play hide-and-seek. Can you explain the rules of it to me?
B: One player closes his or her eyes for a brief period (often counting to 100)
while the other players hide. The seeker then opens his / her eyes and tries to
find the hiders; the first one found is the next seeker. Got it?
A: OK, I got what you mean.

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

2 Work in pairs. Make similar conversations for the following situations.
2. A stranger asks you the way to the nearest hospital. You tell him / her the way
and check if he / she could follow you. He / She answers that he / she doesn't
quite follow you and asks you to repeat it.

Example:
A: Excuse me! Could you tell me the way to the nearest hospital please?
B: First, go ahead and then turn right at the second set of traffic lights. Cross the
railway tracks and go straight about 300 metres, then turn left. It's on your right.
Do you follow me?
A: I'm sorry. I don't quite follow you. Could you say that again, please?

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3

Read Nick's and Phong's ideas about the use of electronic devices in modern
classrooms and tick () T (True) or F (False).

Nick: Nowadays, electronic devices are
becoming more and more popular in
modern classrooms. Teachers can use
electronic devices to teach interactive
lessons, provide real-time feedback to
students, etc. Students can use them to
access online resources, cooperate with
their classmates, and complete assignments
online. Some schools use digital textbooks
and educational software instead of
traditional print materials.

True False
1. Nick says that
electronic devices help
students collaborate
with their classmates.
2. According to Nick,
print materials have
been replaced by digital
textbooks and
educational software in
most schools.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN MODERN CLASSROOMS

3

Read Nick's and Phong's ideas about the use of electronic devices in modern
classrooms and tick () T (True) or F (False).

Phong: There are some disadvantages
of using electronic devices in modern
classrooms. Students may become
distracted by non-educational content
such as social media or entertainment
websites. Additionally, constant use of
electronic devices may cause eye strain,
headaches, and poor posture, as well as
other health problems.

3. Phong says social
media or entertainment
websites help increase
students' focus and
attention during class
time.
4. According to Phong,
prolonged use of
electronic devices can
lead to health problems.

True False

ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN MODERN CLASSROOMS
Work in pairs. Put the advantages and disadvantages of using electronic devices in
modern classrooms (1 – 6) in the suitable column.
1. Using electronic devices in classrooms can help students stay
engaged and motivated.
2. Relying too much on electronic devices for information can
lead to a decrease in critical thinking, problem-solving, and
creativity skills.
3. Using electronic devices in classrooms can help students
develop technology skills and better prepare them for future
careers.
4. Electronic devices can be expensive, and schools may need to
invest more to purchase and maintain them for students.
5. Electronic devices can be used by students to cheat on tests
and assignments.
6. Electronic devices can help students store, organise, and
access their notes and assignments.

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Work in pairs. Put the advantages and disadvantages of using electronic devices in modern classrooms
(1 – 6) in the suitable column.

Advantages
1. Using electronic devices in
classrooms can help students stay
engaged and motivated.
3. Using electronic devices in
classrooms can help students
develop technology skills and better
prepare them for future careers.
6. Electronic devices can help
students store, organise, and access
their notes and assignments.

Disadvantages
2. Relying too much on electronic
devices for information can lead to a
decrease in critical thinking,
problem-solving,
and creativity
skills.
4. Electronic devices
can be
expensive, and schools may need to
invest more to purchase and
maintain them for students.
5. Electronic devices can be used by
students to cheat on tests and
assignments.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN MODERN CLASSROOMS

5

Work in groups. Take turns to give your opinions about the use of
electronic devices in modern classrooms.

You can begin as follows:
I think / don't think that the use of electronic devices in modern
classrooms is convenient / good /... First, ...

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Work in groups. Take turns to give your opinions about the use of
electronic devices in modern classrooms.

Suggested answer:

I think that the use of electronic devices in modern classrooms is
convenient. First, using electronic devices in classrooms can help students
stay engaged and motivated. Second, electronic devices can help students
store, organise, and access their notes and assignments. Moreover, using
electronic devices in classrooms can help students develop technology
skills and better prepare them for future careers. Overall, the convenience
they bring to the educational environment is remarkable, transforming
the way we learn and interact within the classroom.

CONSOLIDATION

1 Wrap-up
What have we learnt in this lesson?
 Checking understanding and responding.
 Advantages and disadvantages of electronic devices.

CONSOLIDATION

2 Homework
- Do exercises in the Workbook.

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