Technology: What’s This?
This speaking activity covers phones, laptops, headphones, chargers, and other tech devices. Students match pictures to the English words for gadgets they already use. No abstract concepts here, just the names of things sitting on their desks or in their pockets. Useful for tech support conversations, shopping, or explaining what broke.
Activity overview
- Identify 30 devices and accessories from photos
- Learn terms for computers, phones, and gaming gear
- Recognize tech vocabulary in everyday contexts
- Talk about gadgets in English
Vocabulary
- laptop
- smartphone
- tablet
- monitor
- keyboard
- mouse
- mouse pad
- printer
- Wi-Fi router
- USB cable
- charger
- wireless charger
- power bank
- headphones
- earbuds
- Bluetooth speaker
- smartwatch
- webcam
- microphone
- external hard drive
- memory stick
- SD card
- gaming console
- controller
- VR headset
- drone
- projector
- graphics tablet
- E-reader
- action camera
| Type | Level | Duration | Slides |
| Vocabulary | A2-B1 | 10-15 min | 30 |
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