Unit 9: Technology in the Workplace

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This unit is focused on how technology is used in the workplace and contains vocabulary as well as a reading activity in the form of a sales pitch advocating for how technological products can help streamline other businesses.

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Basic activities (computer-graded)

Vocabulary Builder Activity

Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:

Reading Activity: Extract from a sales pitch

Students will be able to correctly answer true/false questions after reading and listening to topical short articles and dialogs featuring topical vocabulary.

Thank you all for being here today. My name is John and I am here to present our range of products and services which are designed to streamline your business. During my presentation I will explain the benefits that each can offer to your business. The main focus of this presentation will be on your IT infrastructure and how our products can improve your existing tools. Firstly, I would like to… Continue

Multiple Choice Activity

Students will be able to select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.

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Listening Comprehension Activity

Students will be able to listen to short audio clips in English and then spell them correctly.

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Spelling and Recognition

Students will be able to identify and spell a vocabulary term correctly given only the definition.

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Advanced activities (optionally teacher-graded)

Speaking Practice Activity

Students will be able to speak and record 5 example sentences from the unit vocabulary and then submit them for grading by the classroom teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the students will be shown good examples of other students' work.

A lot of people say that the most important breakthrough of the last century was the internet.

The production line is fully automated, so does not need any human operators.

The new manager streamlined the department.

You should ask Mark to set up your new email account. He is a real techie.

Telecommuting is a good solution for people who are unable to get to the office everyday.

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Writing Practice Activity

Students will write a short essay to be graded by the teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the student is shown previous examples of other writings by students.

Can you think of any examples of how technology has helped in your workplace?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting?

In your opinion what was the biggest technological breakthrough in the last 20 years? Why?

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