Unit 8: NEW WAYS TO LEARN
SKILLS
Reading : Digital English
1. Look at the pictures. What are the students doing? What do you think you are going to read about?
-The students are using smartphones / phones and tablets to study English in the classroom.
- I think we’re going to read about electronic devices that/ which help us learn English.
2. Match each of the words or phrases with its meaning.
1. c
2. d
3. a
4. e
5. f
6. b
3. Quickly read the text. Choose the best title for it.
b. New Ways to learn English
4. Read the text again. Answer the following questions.
1. We can download them in mobile devices and study anywhere.
2. We can see words on the screen and hear them spoken.
3. We can choose to practise with native English speakers of different accents and genders.
4. They can use them to record real-life English speeches, lessons, songs or English language films from television or the Internet.
5. Because it will make learning English easier , faster, more effective and more enjoyable.
5. Discuss in pairs/ groups.
How can school students use personal electronic devices to learn English?
-I have an old mobile phone. I use it for communication only. Some of my classmates have more modern smartphones and laptops. So they use these devices to record materials, look up new words, download and store digital lessons and practise. The devices help them improve their pronunciation and vocabulary.