UNIT 8 NEW WAYS TO LEARN READING

Look at the pictures
and answer questions.


Task 1:

1.What are students doing?
-They are using
smartphones and tablets
to study in the
classroom.

2.What do you think you are
going to read about?
-I think we’re going to read
about electronic devices
which help us learn English.


Task 2: Matching each of the words or phrases with its meaning

voice
recognition(np)/
vɔis:lời
rekəg'ni∫n/:nhận
dạng tiếng nói
instruction
(n)/

in'strʌk∫n/
chỉ
dẫn
media
effective(a)/
player(np)/
i'fektiv/:có
'mi:diəỉpli'kei∫n/:ứng
hiệu
'pleiə/
quả
thiêt bị dụng
đa phương tiện
•portable(a)/
application/
'pɔ:təbl/:xách
app(n):/
tay
1-c; 2-d; 3-a; 4-e; 5-f; 6-b


New vocabulary

phần mềm
-software(n) / 'sɔftweə/:
cải thiện
-improve(v) / im'pru:v/:
bản địa
-native(a)
/ 'neitiv/:

native English speaker:
người nói tiếng anh bản địa
-gender(n) / 'dʒendə/:
giống, giới tính
-accent(n) / 'ỉksənt/:
giọng
voice:
-recorder(n) / ri'kɔ:də/:
máy ghi âm
-real-life(a) / riəl- laif/:
đúng, chính xác
thích hợp với
-suit(v)
/ sju:t/:
-instruction(n) / in'strʌk∫n/ :
lời chỉ dẫn
-effective (a)
/ i'fektiv/:
có hiệu quả
-voice recognition(np) / vɔis rekəg'ni∫n/: nhận dạng tiếng nói
-portable (a)
/ 'pɔ:təbl/:
xách tay
-media player (np) / 'mi:diə 'pleiə/ :
thiết bị đa phương tiện
-application/ app (n) / æpli'kei∫n/:
ứng dụng

Task 3. Quickly read the text. Choose
the best title for it.
• a. Advanced Electronic Devices
• b. New Ways to Learn English
• c. Software Programmes


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In the age of technology, you can take advantage of new applications which are
very useful for learning English.
One way is to download free digital lessons and put them in your media player or
other similar mobile devices. Then you can listen and study anywhere because these
devices are portable
Many devices offer apps which use voice recognition technology. This
technology allows the use of speaking electronic dictionaries. You I can see words
on the screen and hear them spoken. Other devices may have word lists, exercises,
tests and games.
There is also software that can help improve your pronunciation. You can choose
to practise with different native English speakers. Some English learning software
offers a choice of accents and genders of the speakers. This software can be used

with different kinds of media players.
Many electronic mobile devices can work as recorders or cameras. They can be
used to record real-life English speech, lessons, songs or English language films
from television or the Internet. This is also an excellent way to learn English
because these recordings can be used again and again.
New technology opens new ways to learn. Choose a device that suits your
learning style. This will make learning English easier, faster, more effective and
more enjoyable

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Task 3. Quickly read the text. Choose
the best title for it.
• a. Advanced Electronic Devices
• bb. New Ways to Learn English
• c. Software Programmes


Task 4:Read the text again and answer the questions.

1

How convenient are digital lessons?

2

s
What can you do with speaking electronic dictionaries?

3

How can software help improve your pronunciation?

4

How can English learners use mobile devices as recorders
or cameras?

5

Why do you need to choose a device that suits your
learning style?


Task 4:Read the conversation again and answer the questions.

1

How convenient are digital lessons?

-We can download them in mobile devices and
study anywhere.


Task 4:Read the conversation again and answer the questions.

2

What can you do with speaking electronic dictionaries?

-We can see words on the screen and hear them spoken.


Task 4:Read the conversation again and answer the questions.

3

How can software help improve your pronunciation?

-We can choose to practice with native speakers of different
accents and genders.


Task 4:Read the conversation again and answer the questions.

4

How can English learners use mobile devices as
recorders or cameras?
-They can use them to record real- life English speech,
lessons, songs or English language films from
television on the internet.


Task 4:Read the conversation again and answer the questions.

5

Why do you need to choose a device that suits your

learning style?
-Because it will make learning English easier,
faster, more effective and more enjoyable.



Task 5: work in groups to discuss the two questions
1. What electronic devices can help you for studying English?
Smartphone,

tablet,

laptop,

recorder, ……….

2. How can school students use these devices?
-practice listening skill/ pronunciation/,…. do calculation,
take notes, look up new words, download and store information

Eg:I have an old mobile phone. I use it for
communication only. Some of my classmates have
more modern smartphones and laptops. So they
use these devices to record materials, look up new
words, download and store digital lessons and
practise. The devices help them improve their
pronunciation and vocabulary.


- Summarize the main points of the lesson.

- redo all exercises
- Prepare for the next lesson.