Technology

technology

SPEAKING

VOCABULARY

WARM UP QUESTIONS

• What technology do you use every day? Do you use a smartphone or a computer?
• How has technology changed the way we communicate with each other?
• What is your favorite gadget or app? Why do you like it?
• Do you think technology makes our lives easier or more complicated? Why?
• How often do you use the internet? What do you like to do online?
• Do you use social media? Which platforms do you use and why?
• What is your favorite website? What do you like to do on it?
• Have you ever used an online translator? Do you think it is useful?
• What kind of technology do you use for entertainment? Do you watch videos or play games online?
• Do you think technology will continue to change our lives in the future? How?

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Describe the technology item

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1. Do you have a smartphone? What do you use it for?
2. What is a laptop? How is it different from a desktop computer?
3. Have you ever used a tablet? What are some of its features?
4. What is a desktop computer? Do you think it is better than a laptop or tablet? Why or why not?
5. Have you ever used a smartwatch? What can it do?
6. What are headphones? Do you use them often?
7. What is a camera? Do you like taking photos or videos?
8. Have you ever used a printer or scanner? What are some things you can do with them?
9. What is a USB drive? How do you use it to store files?
10. What is an external hard drive? What are some benefits of using one?

About your experiences

PART TWO

DISCUSSION

1. Do you think technology has changed a lot in the past few years? How has it changed?
2. What are some things you would like to see in future technology?
3. Are there any negative effects of technology? What are they?
4. Do you think technology has improved our ability to communicate with each other? Why or why not?
5. What is your opinion on the role of artificial intelligence in the future? Do you think it will have a positive or negative impact on society?
6. How do you think technology will impact our work and job opportunities in the future?
7. Do you think it is important for people to have a basic understanding of technology? Why or why not?
8. Have you ever used technology to learn a new skill? What was it and how did you use technology to learn it?
9. Do you think technology has made it easier or harder for people to focus and concentrate? Why?
10. What are some ways that technology has changed the way we shop and buy things? Do you think these changes are positive or negative?

About you

PART THREE

South Korea & technology

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Question 3

Question 2

Question 1

What are some of the biggest technology companies in South Korea?

How has technology impacted South Korea as a country? Are there any specific examples you can think of?

South Korea and Technology

South Korea is very good at making technology. They have big companies like Samsung and LG that make many things that people use every day. South Korea has very good internet and many people use it. They are also very good at making new things like 5G and robots. The government in South Korea likes technology and helps people who want to make new things. Technology is very important in South Korea and helps people do many things.

What are some of the most popular Korean-made technology products? Have you ever used any of them?

How have companies like Samsung and LG contributed to the global technology industry? Can you think of any specific examples?

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Question 5

What is the role of technology in the South Korean economy? Do you think it is an important sector?

Are there any unique or innovative technologies that have come out of South Korea in recent years? What are they?

South Korea and Technology

South Korea is very good at making technology. They have big companies like Samsung and LG that make many things that people use every day. South Korea has very good internet and many people use it. They are also very good at making new things like 5G and robots. The government in South Korea likes technology and helps people who want to make new things. Technology is very important in South Korea and helps people do many things.

How has the South Korean government supported the development of technology in the country? Are there any specific policies or initiatives you can think of?

Do you think South Korea will continue to be a leader in the global technology industry? Why or why not?

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