Lesson 17 Title: Discussing Technology and Innovations
Subtitle: Lesson 17
Presented by: Fatima
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Objectives:

• Learn how to discuss future technologies and innovations

• Understand and use various future forms (will, going to, future continuous)

• Practice talking about technological advancements and their potential impact

Why is it important?

Technology is constantly evolving, and discussing future innovations is key in many fields, from business to science. Being able to use future forms effectively will help in talking about developments and predictions.

Key Topics

• Using future forms to talk about upcoming technologies and innovations

• Expressing predictions, plans, and ongoing future actions

Examples:

◦ AI will revolutionize the way we work.
◦ I’m going to buy the latest smartphone when it’s released.
◦ By 2030, we will be living in smart cities.

Future Forms (Will ◦ Going to ◦ Future Continuous)

Will
To make predictions or express decisions made at the moment of speaking
Technology will continue to advance rapidly.

Going to
To talk about plans or intentions for the future
I’m going to start using solar panels at home.

Future Continuous
To talk about actions that will be happening at a specific time in the future
In 10 years, we will be using self-driving cars.

Examples:

Will:
Virtual reality will become more accessible.

Going to:
They’re going to develop a new AI assistant.

Future Continuous:
We’ll be interacting with AI on a daily basis in the future.

Fill in the blanks

1. I __________ (buy) a new laptop next month.
2. In 5 years, people __________ (use) renewable energy sources more widely.

Technology and Innovations

Key Vocabulary

Artificial Intelligence:
The simulation of human intelligence by machines

Automation:
The use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention

Innovation:
The introduction of new ideas, products, or methods

Breakthrough:
A significant discovery or development

Revolutionize:
To completely change the way something is done

Phrases to Use

This innovation will revolutionize the industry…
We’re on the verge of a breakthrough in…
Automation is going to change the way we work…

Example Sentences:

◦ Artificial intelligence will revolutionize healthcare in the coming years.
◦ This breakthrough in battery technology is going to make electric cars more efficient.

Match the vocabulary with the correct definition

1. Automation
2. Revolutionize

Discussing Technology and Innovations

1. Pair up with a partner and discuss future technologies or innovations. Use future forms to express your ideas and predictions.

Questions:

a. What technologies do you think will change the world in the next 10 years?
b. How do you think automation is going to affect different industries?
c. What innovations are you most excited about?

2. Write a short paragraph predicting the future of technology in a specific field (e.g., healthcare, education, transportation). Use the vocabulary and future forms from today’s lesson.

Homework:
Write a short essay (150-200 words) about a future technology you think will have a significant impact on society. Use at least two future forms in your writing.

Homework Example:

Automation is going to revolutionize the workplace. In the future, many tasks that are currently done by humans will be performed by machines. By 2030, we will be working alongside robots and AI systems that handle routine tasks, allowing us to focus on more creative and strategic work.

Preview of Next Class:

Expressing possibility and certainty using modals of probability (may, might, could, must).