Conversation Plus: Buying Technology Gifts

 
Get your ESL students talking about the best times to buy technology products!
 

Use the article TECH GIFT GUIDE: What Not to Buy by Daniel Howley.

Download Conversation Plus Worksheet
by ESL Made Easy. >> See ESL activities for using worksheet in a multi-level class.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES FOR MULTI-LEVEL CLASSES: 

*Note: The Conversation Plus worksheet is designed for an intermediate/advanced class, but can be modified for high beginners using the suggested activities below.

Intermediate/Advanced: (With a partner or in a small group)

1. Take turns reading the article out loud.

2. Discuss the meanings of the word bank words/phrases in the article without                 using a dictionary.

3. Discuss questions 1-8.

4. Listen to the video posted online in the article. Discuss the words/phrases heard.

5. Write out the answers to questions 6-8. 

Beginner: (With a partner or alone)

1. Find the word bank words (and phrases if possible) in the article.

2. Write out the definitions using a dictionary. Make sure the correct definition is used 
    so that it makes sense in the sentence.

3. Find the answers in the article for questions 1-5.