EASY English Learning: Technology, Social Media & Future (A1-A2 Lesson 22) – AI, VR & Digital Life!
Welcome to Lesson 22 of our English learning podcast with Lukas and Anna! Today, we are exploring the exciting world of
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Hello everyone. Welcome back to our English podcast. I am Lucas and I am Anna. Today we talk about something important in our lives. Technology, social media, and the future.
Lucas, what technology can you not live without? My laptop. I use it for work, learning, and watching movies.
It is very important. What about you, Anna? For me, it is my smartphone. I use it for everything: calling, texting, checking emails, and finding directions.
Yes, we can buy almost anything online now. From clothes to food, it is very easy. But sometimes I miss going to real stores and seeing things.
Every new technology has good and bad parts. That is true. Think about how we learn. We can find information on the internet very fast. We can watch videos or take online classes.
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📖 Vocabulary
Key vocabulary from this episode with part of speech, meaning, and example sentences. Practice along with the video above.
websites and apps for sharing information and connecting with people
I use social media to see what my friends are doing.
computers that can think and learn like humans
AI can help doctors find diseases.
a computer-generated environment that you can interact with
VR can make you feel like you are in a game.
protecting computers and data from illegal access or damage
Good cyber security is important for online banking.
the ability to use computers and the internet safely and effectively
Digital literacy helps you avoid online scams.
working from home or another location outside the office
Remote work gives people more flexibility.
| Word | Type | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| technology | noun | machines and tools that use science to do things | My phone is a piece of technology. |
| social media | noun | websites and apps for sharing information and connecting with people | I use social media to see what my friends are doing. |
| convenient | adjective | easy to use or access | Online shopping is very convenient. |
| information | noun | facts or knowledge about something | The internet has a lot of information. |
| instantly | adverb | immediately, without delay | I got the information instantly. |
| artificial intelligence (AI) | noun | computers that can think and learn like humans | AI can help doctors find diseases. |
| virtual reality (VR) | noun | a computer-generated environment that you can interact with | VR can make you feel like you are in a game. |
| cyber security | noun | protecting computers and data from illegal access or damage | Good cyber security is important for online banking. |
| digital literacy | noun | the ability to use computers and the internet safely and effectively | Digital literacy helps you avoid online scams. |
| remote work | noun | working from home or another location outside the office | Remote work gives people more flexibility. |
✏️ Exercises
Test your understanding with fill-in-the-blank and multiple choice questions. Click "Check" to see the answer.
We use ___ to connect with friends online.
What is a piece of technology that Anna cannot live without?
Buying things online is very ___, but sometimes people miss real stores.
What is a potential downside of social media?
AI stands for ___ ___, which are computers that can think.
What does VR stand for?
Protecting our information online from hackers is called ___ security.
What does digital literacy mean?
___ work means working from home.
What is a benefit of smart cities mentioned in the podcast?
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