Exploring Technology, Language& Jobs: A Fun
English Practice Session
Welcome! In this dynamic session, we'll dive into the exciting world of technology and gadgets, boost your English skills with
comparatives and superlatives, and discover how to describe various jobs and occupations. Get ready for interactive
exercises and engaging discussions!
2.
What Are Gadgets?
Let’sTalk Tech!
Gadgets are small, innovative electronic devices designed to make our lives
easier, more efficient, or simply more enjoyable. Think about the tech you
interact with daily!
• Definition: Small electronic devices that make life easier or more fun.
• Examples: Smartphones, drones, wireless earbuds, VR headsets,
smartwatches.
Quick Exercise:
Name your favorite gadget and explain why you like it. Share your
thoughts in the chat or unmute and tell us!
3.
Practice: Describing Gadgetswith Adjectives
Adjectives help us add detail and personality when describing gadgets. They make your descriptions vivid and informative!
Regular Adjectives
Most adjectives follow simple rules for comparatives (-er) and
superlatives (-est).
• This smartphone is fast and portable.
• My new tablet is thinner than my old one, and it's the lightest tablet
I've ever owned!
Irregular Adjectives
Some common adjectives change completely when forming
comparatives and superlatives.
• This drone is better than the old model.
• The sound quality of these headphones is the best!
• My old MP3 player was worse than my current smartphone, which is
the worst gadget in my drawer.
Exercise:
Compare two gadgets you know using comparatives and superlatives. Example: "My laptop is faster than my tablet." / "This is the best gadget I own."
5.
Regular & IrregularAdjectives: Quick
Guide
Mastering these forms is crucial for rich descriptions and effective comparisons in English.
Regular Adjectives
Add -er for comparative, -est for superlative.
• Fast Faster Fastest
→ →
• Small Smaller Smallest
→ →
• Tall Taller Tallest
→ →
Irregular Adjectives
The word changes entirely!
• Good Better Best
→ →
• Bad Worse Worst
→ →
• Far Farther/Further Farthest/Furthest
→ →
Interactive Quiz: Let's practice! https://wordwall.net/resource/11735476/english/comparative-adjectives
https://wordwall.net/es/resource/3530236/comparative-and-superlative-adjectives
LISTENING: Listen and complete https://soundcloud.com/teacherpaul/ll30-comparative-adjectives
https://soundcloud.com/teacherpaul/ll32-superlative-adjectives
6.
Describing Jobs and
Occupations
Learningto describe jobs helps you talk about aspirations and the world around you.
• Vocabulary: Teacher, engineer, nurse, artist, programmer, chef, designer, doctor,
architect, scientist.
• Using Adjectives: We use adjectives to highlight key qualities of a profession. For
example, "A nurse is caring and empathetic." / "An engineer is creative and
problem-solving."
• Think about the skills and traits needed for each role.
Exercise:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptZKKmydpc4
48.
Personal and ObjectPronouns Refresher
Pronouns simplify sentences by replacing nouns, avoiding repetition, and making your English sound more natural.
Personal Pronouns (Subjects)
Used when the pronoun is performing the action.
• I, you, he, she, it, we, they
• She uses her new smartphone for everything.
• They are studying to become engineers.
Object Pronouns (Objects)
Used when the pronoun is receiving the action.
• Me, you, him, her, it, us, them
• I like the drone. I use it every day.
• The teacher is helping them with their project.
Exercise: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using the correct personal or object pronoun:
• "My friend got a new VR headset. _____ uses _____ to play games."
• "I admire nurses. _____ help many people, and I want to be like _____."
