Lesson 18 Title: Talking About Technology and Media
Subtitle: Lesson 18
Presented by: Fatima
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Today, we’ll focus on discussing technology and media.

Grammar Focus:
Relative clauses (defining and non-defining)

Vocabulary:
Technology and media-related vocabulary

Practice:
Discussing how technology impacts life

Relative Clauses

Defining Clauses:
Give essential information
The phone that I bought is very fast.

Non-Defining Clauses:
Add extra, non-essential information
My smartphone, which I use every day, is very important to me.

Usage:

Who for people
Which for things
That for people ◦ things - defining
Commas for non-defining clauses

Technology and Media

Technology:
Smartphones ◦ gadgets ◦ apps ◦ artificial intelligence ◦ virtual reality

Media:
Social media ◦ news ◦ streaming services ◦ podcasts, blogs

Digital Life:
Online communication ◦ privacy ◦ digital footprint ◦ screen time

Relative Clauses and Technology

Combine the sentences using relative clauses

1. I have a laptop. It helps me work remotely.

2. Social media is very popular. It connects people around the world.

3. He bought a new smartphone. The smartphone has an excellent camera.

4. Podcasts are a great way to learn. They are available on many topics

Speaking Practice:
Discuss how technology impacts your daily life using relative clauses

Homework:
Write a short paragraph about your favorite technology or media, using both defining and non-defining relative clauses

Homework Example:

My smartphone, which I use every day, is my favorite gadget. It has many features that help me stay organized and connected.