This document discusses text messaging and its growth in popularity. It provides facts about text messaging usage, such as how many married couples in the US met online last year and how many songs are downloaded illegally in under 5 minutes. It also explains common text message abbreviations and encourages learning about text messaging.

1. Are youready for thefuture?1- Which country willsoonbecomethenumberoneEnglishspeaking country?2- Howmanymarriedcouples in theUnited States met online lastyear?3- What does B.G. stand for?4- Whenwasthefirsttextmessagesent?5- Howmanysongs are downloadedillegally in lessthanfive minutes?VIIDEO – DID YOU KNOW 3.0

2. Are youready for thefuture?Answers:1- Which country willsoonbecomethenumberoneEnglishspeaking country? CHINA2- Howmanymarriedcouples in theUnited States met online lastyear? 1 OUT OF 83- What does B.G. stand for? BEFORE GOOGLE4- Whenwasthefirsttextmessagesent? DEC 19925- Howmanysongs are downloadedillegally in lessthanfive minutes? 694,000

3. Can you find out the meaning of this text message?Example: DXNRE = ?

4. Do you know the answer?DXNRE = DICTIONARY

5. Now it is your turn !2moro = ?

6. The answer is ...2moro =tomorrow

7. Now, lookat these text messages andtry to find out their meanings with your classmates!1- GR82 - THX3 - XLNT4 - ILY5 - AUOK ?6 - C U L8R

8. 1- GR8 = GREAT2 - THX = THANKS3 - XLNT = EXCELLENT4 - ILY = I LOVE YOU5 - AUOK = ARE YOU OK?6 - C U L8R = SEE YOU LATERLet´s check the answers!

9. Let´s have some fun! Reading Time:1)Read the article about text messaging on page 104.2) Find four reasonswhy text messaging can beuseful.

10. Could you find the reasons?Do you agree with them?- It´s easier to say “I love you” in a text message than in a phone call.- Texting is cheaperthanmaking phone calls.- It´s more direct because you can send or getinformationwithouthaving to askandanswerpolitequestions.- It´s more discreet. No one can hear your “conversations.”- You can use texting in noisyplaces.- Textingencourages teens to write more.

11. ListeningRead the sentences about text messaging:A) It´s convenient.B) It wastes time.C) It´s fun.D) It´s good for emergencies.E) It´s lessembarrassingthantalking on the phone in public.F) It´s annoying. It makesphones “beep” a lot.G) It´s quickerthan a phone call.H) It´s difficult. The symbols are hard to learn.

12. ListeningNow, listen to Allyandcheck the sentencessheagress with:A) It´s convenient.B) It wastes time.C) It´s fun.D) It´s good for emergencies.E) It´s lessembarrassingthantalking on the phone in public.F) It´s annoying. It makesphones “beep” a lot.G) It´s quickerthan a phone call.H) It´s difficult. The symbols are hard to learn.

13. Talking timeWhat do you think people talk about when they are text messaging?What do you talkaboutwhenyoutext a message?

14. The pros andconsIn your opinion, what are the advantagesanddisadvantages of cell phones?Pros Cons

15. PossibleideasPros:- Cell phones are useful- You can makecallsfromanywhere- They are convenientandpracticalCons:- They are veryannoying.- They ringduringconcertsandmovies.- People talk in a loud voice.

16. WritingChooseone of these ways of communicating.Make a list of its advantagesanddisadvantages.E-MAIL REGULAR MAIL INSTANT MESSAGING TEXT MESSAGING

17. Writing an article (1)1- IntroductionExample:Cell phones are very popular these days, especially with young people.

18. Writing an article (2)2- AdvantagesExample:Cell phones are veryuseful. They are more convenientthan regular phones because you can makecallsfromanywhere.

19. Writing an article (3)3- The disadvantages – However, ... / On the otherhand, ...Example:However, cell phonesmaybeveryannoying. People often talk in a loud voice when they use them in public. Sometimes cell phonesringduringconcertsandmovies.

20. Writing an article (4)4- Conclusion – I think... / As I can see it, ...Example: As I can see it, cell phones are veryuseful, but people shouldbe more polite when they use them in public.

21. Writing an article (Total)The pros andcons of cell phonesCell phones are very popular these days, especially with young people.Cell phones are veryuseful. They are more convenientthan regular phones because you can makecallsfromanywhere.However, cell phonesmaybeveryannoying. People often talk in a loud voice when they use them in public. Sometimes cell phonesringduringconcertsandmovies. As I can see it, cell phones are veryuseful, but people shouldbe more polite when they use them in public.

22. Let´s trynow!Now, write a short article about your topic.Use your list of pros and cons.Don´t forget to:- write an introduction; - write about the advantages; - write about the disadvantages; - write a conclusion, giving your opinion.