English Lesson (Listening and Speaking): "General Internet Usage"

LESSON: GENERAL ENGLISH
Topic: “General Internet Usage”

Vocabulary 1

1. LOOK UP (phrasal verb) - To search for information or raise eyes. Example: I need to look up the address online.

• French: Chercher des informations ou lever les yeux. / Je dois chercher l'adresse en ligne.
• Chinese: 查找信息或抬头看。/ 我需要在网上查找地址。
• Korean: 정보를 찾거나 눈을 올리다. / 나는 온라인에서 주소를 찾아야 한다.
• Japanese: 情報を調べる、または目を上げる。/ インターネットで住所を調べる必要がある。

2. GET (something) DONE - To finish or complete a task. Example: I have to get the report done by tomorrow.

• French: Finir ou accomplir une tâche. / Je dois finir le rapport d'ici demain.
• Chinese: 完成或做完一件事。/ 我必须在明天之前完成报告。
• Korean: 일을 끝내거나 완료하다. / 나는 내일까지 보고서를 끝내야 한다.
• Japanese: 何かを終わらせる、完了する。/ 明日までにレポートを終わらせなければならない。
  

3. ACCESS (verb) - To enter or use something, like data or a place. Example: I need a password to access the website.

• French: Entrer ou utiliser quelque chose, comme des données. / J'ai besoin d'un mot de passe pour accéder au site.
• Chinese: 进入或使用某物，如数据或地方。/ 我需要密码才能访问网站。
• Korean: 무엇인가를 사용하거나 접근하다, 예: 데이터. / 나는 웹사이트에 접근하려면 비밀번호가 필요하다.
• Japanese: 何かにアクセスする、例えばデータ。/ ウェブサイトにアクセスするためにパスワードが必要だ。

4. CONVENIENT (adj) - Easy to use or close to what you need. Example: This store is very convenient for buying groceries.

• French: Facile à utiliser ou proche de ce dont vous avez besoin. / Ce magasin est très pratique pour acheter des courses.
• Chinese: 易于使用或靠近需要的地方。/ 这家店买日常用品非常方便。
• Korean: 사용하기 쉽거나 필요한 것에 가까운. / 이 가게는 장보기 위해 매우 편리하다.
• Japanese: 使いやすい、または必要なものに近い。/ この店は食料品を買うのにとても便利です。

5. ON THE GO (expression) - Busy or constantly moving. Example: She’s always on the go, never stops working.

• French: Occupé ou en mouvement constant. / Elle est toujours occupée, elle ne s'arrête jamais de travailler.
• Chinese: 忙碌或不断移动。/ 她总是忙个不停，工作不停。
• Korean: 바쁘거나 계속 이동하는. / 그녀는 항상 바쁘고, 일하는 것을 멈추지 않는다.
• Japanese: 忙しい、または常に移動している。/ 彼女はいつも忙しく、働くのを止めません。

6. SCREEN (noun) - A flat surface for showing pictures or information. Example: I watched a movie on the big screen last night.

• French: Surface plate pour afficher des images ou des informations. / J'ai regardé un film sur grand écran hier soir.
• Chinese: 显示图像或信息的平面表面。/ 我昨晚在大屏幕上看了一部电影。
• Korean: 그림이나 정보를 표시하는 평면 표면. / 나는 어젯밤 큰 화면에서 영화를 봤다.
• Japanese: 画像や情報を表示する平らな面。/ 昨晩、大きなスクリーンで映画を見ました。
  

Guide Questions
1. What does the speaker say about the internet?
2. How do many people use the internet?
3. How does the speaker use the internet?
4. Why is the internet important for work? 

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Vocabulary 2

1. INSTANTLY (adv) - Immediately, without delay. Example: She responded to the email instantly.

• French: Immédiatement, sans délai. / Elle a répondu à l'email immédiatement.
• Chinese: 立刻，毫不延迟。/ 她立刻回复了邮件。
• Korean: 즉시, 지체 없이. / 그녀는 이메일에 즉시 응답했다.
• Japanese: 即座に、遅れずに。/ 彼女はすぐにメールに返信した。

2. CLOUD STORAGE - Online storage for saving files and data. Example: I use cloud storage to back up my important files.

• French: Stockage en ligne pour enregistrer des fichiers et des données. / J'utilise le stockage en nuage pour sauvegarder mes fichiers importants.
• Chinese: 用于保存文件和数据的在线存储。/ 我使用云存储来备份我的重要文件。
• Korean: 파일과 데이터를 저장하는 온라인 저장소. / 나는 중요한 파일을 백업하기 위해 클라우드 저장소를 사용한다.
• Japanese: ファイルやデータを保存するオンラインストレージ。/ 重要なファイルをバックアップするためにクラウドストレージを使用しています。
  

3. GET DISTRACTED - To lose focus because of something else. Example: I got distracted by my phone while working.

• French: Perdre son attention à cause de quelque chose d'autre. / Je me suis laissé distraire par mon téléphone en travaillant.
• Chinese: 因为其他事情而分心。/ 我在工作时被手机分心了。
• Korean: 다른 것 때문에 집중이 흐트러지다. / 나는 일하는 동안 전화에 의해 집중이 흐트러졌다.
• Japanese: 他のことに気を取られて集中を失う。/ 仕事中に携帯電話に気を取られた。

4. LOSE TRACK OF TIME - To forget about time while doing something. Example: I lost track of time and missed my appointment.

• French: Oublier le temps en faisant quelque chose. / J'ai perdu la notion du temps et j'ai raté mon rendez-vous.
• Chinese: 做事时忘记时间。/ 我忘记了时间，错过了约会。
• Korean: 무언가를 하면서 시간을 잊다. / 나는 시간을 잊고 약속을 놓쳤다.
• Japanese: 何かをしている間に時間を忘れる。/ 時間を忘れて約束に遅れた。
  

5. THEREFORE - For that reason, as a result. Example: He was late, therefore, he missed the bus.

• French: Pour cette raison, en conséquence. / Il était en retard, donc il a raté le bus.
• Chinese: 因此，结果是。/ 他迟到了，因此错过了公交车。
• Korean: 그 이유로, 결과적으로. / 그는 늦었고, 그로 인해 버스를 놓쳤다.
• Japanese: それゆえ、その結果。/ 彼は遅刻したので、バスに乗り遅れた。
  

Guide Questions
1. What is one advantage of the internet? Why?
2. What else does the internet provide/give?
3. How does the speaker feel sometimes about the internet?

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Discussion

1. Do you use the internet to learn new skills or improve your knowledge? How? (Utilisez-vous Internet pour apprendre de nouvelles compétences ou améliorer vos connaissances? Comment ?) –

Sample Answer: Yes, I use the internet a lot to learn new things. I watch tutorials on YouTube to learn about graphic design and take online courses on websites like Coursera. The internet makes learning so accessible, and I can learn at my own pace, which is very helpful.

2. What websites do you visit to keep up with news and current events? (Quels sites web visitez-vous pour suivre les actualités et les événements actuels?) –

Sample Answer: I often visit news websites like BBC and Reuters to stay updated on global events. For more local news, I read the online version of newspapers. I also follow news on social media platforms like Twitter to get real-time updates, but I make sure to check the credibility of the sources.

3. How do you balance using the internet for work and personal activities? (Comment équilibrez-vous l'utilisation d'Internet pour le travail et les activités personnelles ?) –

Sample Answer: I try to set clear boundaries between work and personal time. During work hours, I focus on tasks like emails and research, while in the evening, I use the internet for entertainment or personal interests. I find it helps to set specific times for work-related tasks and leisure activities to avoid burnout.

4. How do you think the internet will change in the next 10 years? (Comment pensez-vous que l'Internet va évoluer dans les 10 prochaines années ?) –

Sample Answer: I believe the internet will continue to grow faster and more connected. New technologies like 5G and artificial intelligence will make it easier for people to access information and communicate. I think we'll see more virtual reality experiences and even more integration between the physical and digital worlds.

5. What kind of new internet technologies are you most excited about? (Quelles nouvelles technologies Internet vous excitent le plus ?) –

Sample Answer: I'm excited about the development of virtual reality and augmented reality. These technologies could change the way we work, learn, and entertain ourselves. Imagine attending a meeting in a virtual office or exploring new places with VR. It seems like the future of the internet will be very immersive.

6. Do you think there should be more regulations on internet use? Why or why not? (Pensez-vous qu'il devrait y avoir plus de régulations sur l'utilisation d'Internet ? Pourquoi ou pourquoi pas ?) –

Sample Answer: I think there should be more regulations, especially when it comes to privacy and data protection. People need to feel safe when using the internet, and companies should be held responsible for protecting user data. At the same time, regulations should not limit free speech or innovation.

7. What are your thoughts on social media? (Que pensez-vous des médias sociaux ?) –