English conversation topic
Technology & the Internet: English Conversation Practice
Technology is part of almost every conversation now. Practise talking about the apps you use, how tech changes your life, and the bigger questions it raises.
Key vocabulary
- screen time
- time spent looking at phones, computers or TVs
- to go viral
- to spread very quickly online
- privacy settings
- options that control who can see your information
- user-friendly
- easy to use
- to keep up with
- to stay informed about something that changes fast
Useful phrases
- I couldn’t live without…
- The downside of… is that…
- I’m not really into…, but…
- It depends on how you use it.
Discussion questions
Beginner (A1–A2)
- What apps do you use every day?
- How many hours do you use your phone?
- Do you play video games?
Intermediate (B1–B2)
- How has the internet changed the way you learn?
- Is social media good or bad for friendships?
- What technology would you like to see invented?
Advanced (C1–C2)
- Who should be responsible for misinformation online?
- Is it possible to live a fully private life today?
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