Innovation and Technology
Presentación del tema
Hello once more!
I hope you are all doing well today. Welcome to our English VI class. Today, we have an exciting lesson planned for you, focusing on some advanced topics that will greatly enhance your English proficiency.
We will be delving into the Future Perfect Simple and Future Perfect Progressive tenses, exploring how they are constructed and when to use them. Remember, it is all about expressing actions that will be completed at a specific point in the future or actions that will be ongoing up until a certain time.
Next, we will tackle the art of using rhetorical questions and question tags, honing your ability to communicate effectively and engage in dynamic conversations. It is a crucial aspect of mastering any language.
Finally, we will be immersing ourselves in the fascinating world of technology and innovation. You will be expanding your vocabulary with terms related to mobile devices, artificial intelligence, programming, and much more. These words will be crucial in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world.
So, get ready to explore cutting-edge concepts, learn state-of-the-art vocabulary, and enhance your ability to discuss modern advancements. By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident navigating conversations about technology and innovation.
Let’s jump right in!
Objetivo didáctico de la clase
At the end of this English VI class, you will be able to:
- Understand and use Future Perfect Simple and Future Perfect Progressive in sentences related to technology and innovation.
- Formulate rhetorical questions (question tags) in Future Perfect and Future Perfect Continuous correctly.
- Expand your vocabulary related to technology and innovation.
- Use specific adjectives to describe innovative technology and products.
- Apply the knowledge acquired in conversations and writing related to the topic of technology and innovation.
This class will provide you with the linguistic tools necessary to communicate effectively in situations related to technology and innovation, as well as strengthen their understanding of the grammatical structures of the future perfect in English.
Contenido didáctico
A continuación, se presenta el contenido didáctico de acceso abierto o institucional para profundizar en el tema.
| No. | Nombre del recurso | Sinopsis | Tipo de recurso | Enlace Web |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Future perfect | Article with structures and uses of the Future perfect. | Blog | [Acceder] |
| 2 | Future perfect continuous | Article with structures and uses of the Future perfect continuous. | Blog | [Acceder] |
| 3 | Tag questions | Information necessary to understand what question tags are. | Web post | [Acceder] |
| 4 | Technology and innovation vocabulary | List of vocabulary related to technology and innovation, along with examples of use in real contexts. | Online article | [Acceder] |
| 5 | Talking about technology | Use of vocabulary about technology. | Video | [Acceder] |
Material didáctico complementario
| No. | Nombre del recurso | Sinopsis | Tipo de recurso | Enlace Web |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New inventions that will blow your mind | Use of vocabulary about technology. | Video | [Acceder] |
| 2 | How Life Will Look Like In 2050 | Using future tense structures to talk about predictions. | Video | [Acceder] |
Resumen e ideas relevantes de la clase digital
Future Perfect tenses are used to talk about actions or events in the future that will be completed or ongoing before a specific point in time.
Future Perfect
- Structure: Subject + will have + verb in past participle
- Usage: Used to describe actions or events that will be completed before a specific point in the future.
- Example: She will have finished her homework by 8 PM.
Future Perfect Progressive:
- Structure: Subject + will + have + been + -ing verb
- Usage: Used to emphasize the duration of an action or event that will be ongoing until a specific point in the future.
- Example: By next year, they will have been working on the project for six months.
Question tags with Future Perfect are a way to seek confirmation or clarification in sentences.
- Structure: (Noun + Aux. Future Will + Have + Past Participle + Complement) + (Negative Will + Noun?)
- Usage: To form questions tags that seek confirmation or clarification.
- Example: You will have completed the assignment, won’t you?
Future Perfect Continuous:
- Structure: (Noun + Aux. Future Will + Have + Been + Verbing + Complement) + (Negative Will + Noun?)
- Usage: To describe actions or events that will be ongoing and have a duration up to a certain point in the future.
- Example: She will have been studying all night, won’t she?
Vocabulary related to technology and innovation is essential for understanding and discussing advancements in the digital world.
Key Terms: mobile devices, icon, artificial intelligence, operating system, megahertz, telecommunication, programmer, pixels, robotics, resolution, coding, monitor, encryption, memory chip, bandwidth, external drive, cloud computing, technology, technological, technophobe, technophile, Computer Technology (ICT), information Technology (IT), computer literate, computer age, digital native, geek, innovation, emergent, productivity, contributor, transformation, application, revolutionary, creation, foundation, initiation, authorship, commencement, creativeness, reformation, revolution, device, equipment, gadget, appliance, online, e-books, connection, digital, cyber, access to, game, application, pitching/product launch.
Adjectives: cutting-edge, state-of-the-art, modern, labor-saving, advanced, high, outdated, hyphens, obsolete, high technology/ high tech.
Adjectives like «cutting-edge» and «state-of-the-art» are used to describe modern technology, while «obsolete» and «outdated» refer to older, less advanced technology.
Being familiar with technology-related terms is crucial in the computer age, and it’s essential to stay updated with emerging innovations.