Celine -Session 1: Technology and everyday life

Technology and Everyday Life

Simple Present Tense

The Simple Present Tense is a fundamental grammatical structure used to describe routines, habits, and general truths. Usage: We use the Simple Present Tense to talk about actions or situations that are regular, habitual, or factual. Structure: For most verbs: Subject + Base Form of the Verb (+ -s/-es for third person singular) Examples: I use my smartphone every day. She checks her emails in the morning. The sun rises in the east.

Use: I use my laptop for work every day. Check: She checks her social media accounts regularly. Send: We send emails to communicate with colleagues. Browse: He browses the internet for news in the morning. Update: The software updates automatically every month. Charge: I charge my phone overnight. Set: They set reminders on their smartphones. Listen: She listens to podcasts during her commute.

Watch: We watch online tutorials for learning. Read: He reads the news online every morning. Connect: They connect with friends through video calls. Sync: The devices sync seamlessly for better functionality. Share: I share photos with my family through a cloud service. Download: He downloads new apps for productivity. Install: We install updates to enhance security. Navigate: She navigates using a GPS app when driving. Log in: They log in to their accounts from different devices.

Vocabulary - Integration of Technology into Daily Life

Smart Home: Definition: A home equipped with devices that can be controlled remotely, offering automation and convenience. Example: Smart thermostats, lighting systems, and security cameras contribute to a modern smart home. Wearable Devices: Definition: Small electronic devices worn as accessories or embedded in clothing, capable of tracking and monitoring various aspects of life. Example: Fitness trackers, smartwatches, and augmented reality glasses are popular wearable devices.

Vocabulary - Integration of Technology into Daily Life

Digital Interaction: Definition: Engaging and communicating with others through digital platforms, such as social media, messaging apps, and video calls. Example: Social media platforms provide a space for digital interaction, connecting people globally. Online Collaboration: Definition: Working together on projects or tasks using digital tools and platforms, often remotely. Example: Virtual meetings, shared documents, and collaborative software enhance online collaboration.

Digital Habits

Social Media Engagement: Definition: Actively participating in social media platforms by sharing content, liking posts, and interacting with others. Online Shopping: Definition: Purchasing goods or services over the internet using e-commerce platforms. Digital Reading: Definition: Consuming written content in digital formats, such as e-books, online articles, or blogs. Streaming Entertainment: Definition: Accessing and enjoying audio or video content over the internet without downloading.

Online Tools

Productivity Apps: Definition: Applications designed to help individuals and teams organize tasks, manage time, and improve efficiency. Collaborative Platforms: Definition: Online platforms that facilitate teamwork and communication among individuals, especially when geographically separated. Educational Resources: Definition: Materials and tools available online for learning and education. Cloud Services: Definition: Remote storage and computing services that allow users to store, access, and share data over the internet.