Unit 08. New Ways to Learn. Lesson 3. Reading

Unit 8 NEW WAYS TO LEARN
Lesson 3 Reading
Digital English
Work in group
Look at pictures on the screen in 30s.
Remember any devices you see in the pictures.
And then members of each group go to the board and write your answer in 1 minute. One person- one answer.
Team winner has most correct answers.
START
01:00
What are the students doing?
What do you think you are going to read about?
Before-reading
Digital (a) /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/
Kỹ thuật số
Voice Recognition (n) /vɔɪs rekəɡˈnɪʃn/
Nhận dạng giọng nói
Portable (a) /ˈpɔːrtəbl/
Dễ mang theo
Application (n)
/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/
Ứng dụng
Eg: I downloaded many apps like Ulike, B612 to edit my photos.
Instruction (n) /ɪnˈstrʌkʃ(ə)n/
Sự hướng dẫn/ chỉ dẫn
Eg: The chef is giving us some instructions to make a delicious cake at home.
Effective (a)
Có hiệu quả
Media player (n) /ˈmiːdiə /ˈpleɪə(r)/
A device that stores and plays sound and pictures.
Digital
Portable
Application
Voice recognition
Vocabulary
Media player
Instruction
Effective
Match each of the words or phrases with its meaning.
1. instruction
2. effective
3. Voice recognition
4. portable
5. Media player
6. application/ app
a. The ability of a divice or programme to understand a human voice
b. A sortware programme designed to do a particular job
c. Detailed information on how to do or use something
d. Producing a successful result
e. Easy to carry or to move
f. A device that stores and plays sound and pictures
While-reading
In the age of technology, you can take advantage of new applications which are very useful for learning English.
One way is to download free digital lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile devices. Then you can listen and study anywhere because these devices are portable
Many devices offer apps which use voice recognition technology. This technology allows the use of speaking electronic dictionaries. You I can see words on the screen and hear them spoken. Other devices may have word lists, exercises, tests and games.
There is also software that can help improve your pronunciation. You can choose to practise with different native English speakers. Some English learning software offers a choice of accents and genders of the speakers. This software can be used with different kinds of media players.
Many electronic mobile devices can work as recorders or cameras. They can be used to record real-life English speech, lessons, songs or English language films from television or the Internet. This is also an excellent way to learn English because these recordings can be used again and again.
New technology opens new ways to learn. Choose a device that suits your learning style. This will make learning English easier, faster, more effective and more enjoyable.
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Match the content of each passage
Using recorders or camera to learn English
Conclusion of new way to learn English
Introduction of new ways to learn English
Software to help improve pronunciation
Digital lesson is one way to learn English
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Voice recognition technology
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How convenient are digital lessons?
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What can you do with speaking electronic dictionaries?
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How can software help improve your pronunciation?
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How can English learners use mobile devices as recorders or cameras?
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Why do you need to choose a device that suits your learning style?
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UNDERLINE THE KEYWORDS.
LUCKY PERSON !!!
KNOW THE RULE:
Work in group.
Choose 1 picture. If your picture is LUCKY PICTURE, you’ll get 100 points.
If the picture is NOT a LUCKY PICTURE, you have to ANSWER THE QUESTION and get a surprising score.
The group getting more points will be the winner.
How convenient are digital lessons?
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-We can download them in mobile devices and study anywhere.
What can you do with speaking electronic dictionaries?
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-We can see words on the screen and hear them spoken.

How can software help improve your pronunciation?
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-We can choose to practice with native speakers of different accents and genders.

How can English learners use mobile devices as recorders or cameras?
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-They can use them to record real- life English speech, lessons, songs or English language films from television on the internet.
-Because it will make learning English easier, faster, more effective and more enjoyable.
Why do you need to choose a device that suits your learning style?
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After-reading
Benefit 1
Benefit 2

ELECTRONIC DEVICE
●Work in group.
● Choose one device that you use to learn English.
● Make a mind map showing the benefits of your devices in learning.
Homework
Review things that you have learned today.
Prepare for the next lesson, Unit 8:Speaking.