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Conversational / EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Lesson 24
Gadgets and Entertainment
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Use vocabulary related to gadgets and entertainment.
2. Talk about how people use gadgets for fun in daily life.
3. Compare traditional and modern forms of entertainment.
Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
noun
Headphones
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/ˈhed.foʊnz/
Meaning:
A device you wear over your ears to listen to music or sound
- I always use my headphones on the bus.
Real Life Tip:
In the U.S., wireless headphones like AirPods are very popular.
verb
Streaming
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/ˈstriː.mɪŋ/
Meaning:
Watching or listening to music, movies, or shows online in real-time
- We spent the night streaming movies on Netflix.
Real Life Tip:
Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ are part of everyday life in America.
Console
noun
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solace
comfort
soothe
cabinet
/ˈkɑːn.soʊl/
Meaning:
A device used to play video games
- My brother plays games on his PlayStation console every weekend.
Real Life Tip:
Gaming consoles are a huge part of American entertainment culture.
Turn on
phrasal verb
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/tɜrn ɑn/
Meaning:
To start a machine or device
- I turned on the TV to watch a movie.
Real Life Tip:
Commonly used for electronics, appliances, and devices in daily life.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Situation: Two high school friends are talking after class about gadgets they use for fun.
Hey, do you want to hang out this weekend?
Alex
Sure! Let’s turn on the console and play some games.
Jordan
Nice. Do you have headphones for multiplayer chat?
Alex
Yeah, I just bought new wireless ones.
Jordan
Cool. Or we could stream a new movie on Netflix.
Alex
I’m down. Streaming is easier than renting DVDs.
Jordan
True. Gadgets make entertainment so much simpler.
Alex
Exactly. It’s way better than the old days.
Jordan
Exercise 2.1
Questions.
1. What gadget does Jordan want to use for gaming?
2. What does Alex suggest they could do instead of gaming?
3. Why do they think gadgets make entertainment easier?
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
She ______ new headphones yesterday.
We usually ______ out on Fridays.
He turned ______ the TV to watch football.
Netflix is more popular ______ renting DVDs.
5. A PlayStation is a type of ______.
Exercise 4
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions. Listen carefully and learn
1. Do you think gadgets have changed how people enjoy entertainment?
2. Is streaming better than watching TV the traditional way? Why?
3. Do you believe video games are a positive or negative form of entertainment?
Exercise 5
Discussion
Direction: Use the new words and expression you learnt in this lesson to have a conversation with your tutor.
1. What gadget do you use the most for entertainment?
2. Do you prefer watching movies at home or at the cinema?
3. Which streaming app do you use the most?
4. Do you play games on a console, computer, or phone?
5. What’s the last TV series you streamed?
6. Do you usually hang out with friends online or in person?
7. What kind of music do you listen to with your headphones?
8. Do you think streaming has replaced DVDs completely?
9. Would you rather buy a console or a new phone?
10. How do gadgets make your free time more fun?
