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Conversational / EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Lesson 23
Apps That Make Life Easier
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Learn everyday vocabulary about apps and their uses.
2. Use phrasal verbs to talk about downloading and using apps.
3. Have a conversation about which apps are useful in daily American life.
Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
noun
Navigation
Similar:
sailing
pilotage
seafaring
piloting
/ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
Meaning:
The process of finding your way from one place to another
- I use Google Maps for navigation when I drive.
Real Life Tip:
In the U.S., navigation apps are very popular because most people travel by car.
noun
Delivery
Similar:
pitch
speech
livery
bringing
/dɪˈlɪv.ɚ.i/
Meaning:
Bringing food, goods, or packages to your home
- We ordered pizza through a delivery app.
Real Life Tip:
Food delivery apps are extremely common in American cities.
Reminder
noun
Similar:
similarvocab3.1
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similarvocab3.4
/rɪˈmaɪn.dɚ/
Meaning:
A notification that helps you remember something
- I set a reminder app for my doctor’s appointment.
Real Life Tip:
Many Americans use apps to organize busy schedules.
Download
verb
Similar:
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similarvocab4.4
/ˌdaʊnˈloʊd/
Meaning:
To transfer a program or file from the internet to your device
- I downloaded a new fitness app yesterday.
Real Life Tip:
Commonly used when talking about installing apps or files.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Two roommates are talking about the apps they use every day.
Hey, do you have a good delivery app?
Sam
Yeah, I signed up for DoorDash last week.
Anna
Nice! I usually download food apps when I get lazy to cook.
Sam
Same here. I also use Google Maps for navigation.
Anna
That’s the best! It reminds me when there’s traffic.
Sam
I even set reminders on my phone for grocery shopping.
Anna
Wow, apps really make life easier.
Sam
Totally. I don’t know what I’d do without them.
Anna
Exercise 2.1
Questions.
1. Which delivery app did Anna sign up for?
2. What app does Sam use for navigation?
3. How does Anna remember grocery shopping?
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
I usually ______ a new app when I need it.
She ______ up for a shopping app yesterday.
Google Maps is more helpful ______ a paper map.
Delivery apps ______ very popular in the U.S.
5. I set ______ reminder for my meeting.
Exercise 4
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions. Listen carefully and learn
1. What’s one app you couldn’t live without?
2. Do apps save time or make people lazier? Why?
3. How do apps change the way people shop or travel?
Exercise 5
Discussion
Direction: Use the new words and expression you learnt in this lesson to have a conversation with your tutor.
1. What was the last app you downloaded?
2. Do you prefer free apps or paid apps? Why?
3. Which delivery app do you use the most?
4. Do you think reminder apps are helpful or annoying?
5. Which navigation app is best in your opinion?
6. Do you trust apps with your personal information?
7. Have you ever deleted an app because it wasn’t useful?
8. How often do you update your apps?
9. Which app do you use first in the morning?
10. Do you think life is better with or without apps?
