Game
Game
We will divide into 2 groups: group A and group B. Each group select 1 person and guess the device name is displayed. The group that guesses more correctly will be the winner
Smartphone
Tablet
Smart TV
Laptop
Camera
Computer
 - Students are using smartphones/phones and tablets to study English in the classroom.
What are the students doing? What do you think you are going to read about ?
 Unit 8: New Way to Learn
Reading: Digital English
 Vocabulary
 Vocabulary
- Instruction (n) /ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/
chỉ dẫn
- Digital (adj) /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/
Kỹ thuật số
- Recognition (n) /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn/
Sự công nhận
- Portable (adj) /ˈpɔːtəbl/
Xách tay
- Application (n) /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/
Ứng dụng
- Effective (adj) /ɪˈfektɪv/
Có hiệu lực
 Vocabulary
Instruction (n) /ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/ chỉ dẫn
Digital (adj) /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/ kỹ thuật số
Recognition (n) /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn/ sự công nhận
Portable (adj) /ˈpɔːtəbl/ xách tay
Application (n) /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/ ứng dụng
Effective (adj) /ɪˈfektɪv/ có hiệu lực
Match each of the words or phrases with its meaning
1. instruction
2. effective
3. voice recognition
4. portable
5. media player
6. application /app
a. the ability of a device or programme to understand a human voice
c. detailed information on how to do or use something
b. a software programme designed to do a particular job
d. producing a successful result
e. easy to carry or to move
f. a device that stores and plays Sound and pictures
Quickly read the text. Choose the best title for it
a. Advanced Electronic Devices
b. New Ways to Learn English
c. Software Programmes
1.In the age of technology, you can take advantage of new applications which are very useful for learning English.
2.One way is to download free digital lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile devices. Then you can listen and study anywhere because these devices are portable
3.Many devices offer apps which use voice recognition technology. This technology allows the use of speaking electronic dictionaries. You I can see words on the screen and hear them spoken. Other devices may have word lists, exercises, tests and games.
4.There is also software that can help improve your pronunciation. You can choose to practise with different native English speakers. Some English learning software offers a choice of accents and genders of the speakers. This software can be used with different kinds of media players.
5. Many electronic mobile devices can work as recorders or cameras. They can be used to record real-life English speech, lessons, songs or English language films from television or the Internet. This is also an excellent way to learn English because these recordings can be used again and again.
6.New technology opens new ways to learn. Choose a device that suits your learning style. This will make learning English easier, faster, more effective and more enjoyable.
Quickly read the text. Choose the best title for it
b. New Ways to Learn English
1.How convenient are digital lessons?
2.What can you do with speaking electronic dictionaries
3.How can software help improve your pronunciation ?
4.How can English learners use mobile devices as recorders or camera?
5.Why do you need to choose a device that suits your learning style ?
Read the text again. Answer the following question.
How can English learners use mobile devices as recorders or camera?
They can record real-life English speech, record lessons, songs and record English language films from TV or Internet.
(Line 2- 4, p5) They can be used to record real-life English speech, lessons, songs or English language films from television or the Internet.
How convenient are digital lessons?
 We can download them in mobile devices and study anywhere
(Line1-4,P2) One way to download free digital lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile devices. Then you can listen and study anywhere.
POOR YOU
Why do you need to choose a device that suits your learning style ?
 Because it will make learning English easier, faster, more effective and more enjoyable
(Line 1-3, P6) Choose a device that suits your learning style. This will make learning English easier, faster, more effective and more enjoyable.
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What can you do with speaking electronic dictionaries
 We can see words on the screen and hear them spoken.
(Line 2-5, P 3) This technology allows the use of speaking electronic dictionaries. You can see words on the screen and hear them spoken.
How can software help improve your pronunciation ?
 We can choose to practice with native English speakers of different accents and general.
(Line 2-5, P4) You can choose to practise with different native English speakers. Some English learning software offers a choice of accents and genders of the speakers.
Work in groups to discuss the two questions and write a short paragraph
1. What electronic devices can help you for studying English ?
2. How can school students use these devices ?
 Smartphone, laptop, tablet, recorder, …
 practice listening skills, pronunciation; take notes; look up newwords; download and store information; …
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.