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Related to the topic of TECHNOLOGY, read these two articles:

www.thedailybeast.com

1. About the impact of technology  in our daily lives...

The Influence of modern technology on society: Good or bad?

2. About Internet addiction... (with interesting links to visit)

¿Sufrir por ti? ¡Ja! ¡Ni que fueras internet cuando se va!

And finally, look what I found here... National Day of Unplugging, next 7-8 March!

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Go to this link to watch some funny commercials while practising your English with activities.

EFL Smart Blog: Commercials

(I've added this blog to the Websites of Interests)

Quotes about Language and Communication

Say … 

… what each quote means. 

… whether you agree or disagree. Give reasons. 

Which is your favourite quote? Give reasons.

“Any problem, big or small, within a family, always seems to start with bad communication. Someone isn't listening.” Emma Thompson (actress)

“We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” Epictetus (Greek philosopher)

“He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.” Lao Tzu (Chinese philosopher)

“England and America are two countries divided by a common language.” George Bernard Shaw (Irish writer)

“When all other means of communication fail, try words” Anonymous

Speaking: Language and Communication

Ideas for the Monologue task

1. What do you find easiest/most difficult about learning English?

2. Which are the least/most effective forms of learning a language? Give reasons.

3. Which is the most enjoyable form of learning a language? Give reasons.

4. Which languages should be taught at schools in your region? Give reasons.

5. What advice would you give to somebody who wants to learn a language quickly?

Ideas for Speaking: Work, Relationships, Communication

Apart from the Speaking exercises from the book...

Answer these questions, or use them as inspiration, related to the topics we've seen in class.

WORK AND SUCCESS  

1   Which person has inspired you the most?  

2   What is your main ambition?

3   What kind of work would give you job satisfaction?

FAMILY AND PERSONALITY

1   Which three adjectives best describe your personality?

2   Which three adjectives describe personalities that you particularly dislike?

3   Which personal characteristics have you inherited from your parents?

4   When you argue with friends or family, what do you argue about?

5   How much do you know about your family tree? Have you ever researched it?

6   Is there anyone in your family you'd like to know more about?

THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

1   Why is it important for you to be good at English?

2   What is the most difficult aspect of the English language for you?
3   Why is English such an important language in the world today?

In your 3-minute presentation you can also talk about one of these statements, saying if you agree or disagree. Give reasons

1   ‘It is not possible to be both successful and happy.’

2   ‘Most people are unhappy in their jobs.’

3   ‘It is not possible for people to be nice to each other all the time.’

4   ‘Most people’s personalities do not change as they get older.’

5   ‘The English language will not be as important in the future as it is now.’ 

6   ‘It is not necessary for everyone to learn a foreign language.’