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Let’s talk!
In this class, we’ll talk about technology, your students will express their points of view about the topics.
Feel free to make follow-up (why, when, where, who…) questions as much as you want, and try to help them build complete sentences.
Topic-1
Follow up
Online communication is better than face-to-face.
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- "Do you have any experience with making friends online?"
- "What kind of relationships have you formed online?"
- "Have you ever met someone in person after initially meeting them online?"
- "In your opinion, what are the advantages of forming relationships online?"
- "What do you think might be some of the challenges of online friendships or relationships?"
Topic-3
Follow up
Cellphone radiation is dangerous.
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- "Do you think radiation from cell phones is harmful?"
- "What are some possible effects of cellphone radiation on our health?"
- "What do you do to stay safe with your phone?"
- "What do experts tell us about how to use phones safely?"
Topic-5
Follow up
Typing is more important than handwriting.
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- Do you have a nice handwriting?
- Do you prefer to type or to handwrite?
- When you were at school, was it hard for you to write?
- In what occasions do you write nowadays?
Topic-6
Follow up
Technology makes us lazy.
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- "Does technology make people lazier?"
- "Can you show how technology might make us less active?"
- "Is there a way technology can help us stay active and do more?"
- "Are there good things about technology that help us get things done?"
Topic-8
Follow up
All schools must have free wifi for the students
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- "Can you share some reasons why having wifi might be helpful for students?"
- "Are there any challenges or concerns with providing free wifi in schools?"
- "Do you think having free wifi would help students in their studies?"
- Are there financial or logistical challenges that schools might face in implementing free Wi-Fi?
Topic-10
Follow up
Kids under 10 mustn’t use smart phones.
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- "Do you believe children under 10 should not use smartphones?"
- "Why do some people think it's not suitable for young children to have smartphones?"
- "Can you provide reasons why young kids might benefit from using smartphones?"
- "Is there a right age for children to start using smartphones, in your opinion?"
- "What other devices or activities do you think are better for young kids?"
Topic-2
Follow up
Technology helps education.
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- "Give me some examples of how computers and tablets help students learn."
- "Are there any problems when we use technology in schools? What are they?"
- "Which tools, like computers or apps, do you think are best for learning?"
- "Can technology help all subjects and all ages of students, or are there some it doesn't work for?"
Topic-4
Follow up
Video games should be banned.
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- "Do you think video games are a problem?"
- "Why do some people want to ban video games?"
- "Can you talk about the good things that come from playing video games?"
- "Are there rules or age limits for video games in your country?"
- "Do you believe video games can be enjoyed responsibly?"
Topic-7
Follow up
People are too obsessed with gadgets
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- What gadgets do you use the most?
- Do you like having the most modern gadgets?
Topic-9
Follow up
Robots are better than humans.
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- "Can you give examples of tasks where robots are better than humans?"
- "In what ways are humans better than robots, in your opinion?"
- "Is it possible for humans and robots to work together effectively?"
- "Do you think robots can improve our lives in certain ways?"
Topic-11
Follow up
Our gadgets spy on us.
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- "Do you think our gadgets secretly watch or listen to us?"
- "Which gadgets can spy on us?"
- "Can you provide examples of how gadgets might invade our privacy?"
- "Is it possible to use gadgets safely without worrying about spying?"