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LESSON 4: COMMUNICATION

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LESSON
4: COMMUNICATION
LESSON 1: GETTING STARTED
Warm up: Task 1: Listen and read the conversations. Pay attention to
the highlighted sentences.

WARM-UP

EVERYDAY
ENGLISH

ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN
MODERN CLASSROOMS

CONSOLIDATION

Checking understanding and responding.
- 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 1-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.
• Wrap-up
• Homework

WARM UP

1 Listen and read the conversations. Pay attention to the highlighted sentences.

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:
- I don't know how to play hide-and-seek. Can you explain the rule of it to me?
- 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 eyes and tries to find the hiders; the first
one found is the next seeker. Got it?
- 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:
- Excuse me! Could you tell me the way to the nearest hospital please?
- First go ahead and then turn right at the second set of traffic light. Cross the railway
and go straight about 300 metres then turn left. It's on your right. Do you follow me?
- I'm sorry. I don't quite follow you. Could you say that again please.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN MODERN CLASSROOMS

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Read Nick's and Phong's ideas about the use of electronic devices in modern
classrooms and tick 1-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.

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X

ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN MODERN CLASSROOMS

3

Read Nick's and Phong's ideas about the use of electronic devices in modern
classrooms and tick 1-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.

X
X

PLACES OF INTEREST

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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.

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
themdevices
for future
6. Electronic
cancareers.
help
students store, organise, and
access their notes and
assignments..

2. Relying too much on electronic
devices for information can lead to a
decrease in critical thinking,
problem-solving,
and can
creativity
skills.
4. Electronic devices
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.

PLACES OF INTEREST

5 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

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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