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Lesson 5 of 5
Speaking About Technology
Core 60 min
Pathway
Lesson 2.5 closes Unit 2 with Speaking Part 2 and Part 3 on technology — the long-turn framework and abstract discussion.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a 90-second Part 2 long turn
- Extend Part 3 answers with hedged opinion
- Use connected speech for fluency
Speaking Task
Speaking · Part 2 cue planner
Cue-card planner
Describe a piece of technology you use every day.
1
What it is
- smartphone
- noise-cancelling headphones
2
How long you've used it
- about 3 years
- since university
3
What you use it for
- commuting
- study
- calls with family abroad
4
How life would be different without it
- less productive
- harder to stay in touch
Language bank
The bit of tech I'd struggle to live without is …I've had it for …What I use it for is mainly …Without it, honestly, …
Speaking Task
Speaking · Part 3 — Abstract questions
Extend a Part 3 answer (PREP)
01
P · Point
Direct answer in one sentence.
02
R · Reason
Why? In abstract terms.
03
E · Example
Concrete instance.
04
P · Predict / project
Future or contrast.
- Has technology made people lonelier?
- Will robots eventually replace teachers?
- How do older and younger people use tech differently?
Focus
Pathway focus · Academic-style abstract talk
Part 3 examiners reward abstract, generalised, hedged language — exactly the register you'll need for Academic Task 2.
It could be argued that …
By and large, …
There's a tendency for …
Exam Strategy
Exam Strategy
- Exam Tip
Use the 60s Part 2 prep for keywords only.
- Exam Tip
In Part 3, always justify with a reason or example.
Independent Practice
Independent Practice
Record Part 2
Time it: aim for 1:30–1:45.
Part 3 drills
Pick one question and answer using PREP — record and review.
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
Remember
- Part 2 = structure under time pressure.
- Part 3 = extended abstract thinking.
When you're done, mark this lesson complete.