B2 – Wearable Technology

Description

A B2-level ESL lesson on Wearable Technology and Smart Rings

Spark curiosity with this B2-level ESL lesson focused on wearable technology and the rise of smart rings. Students begin with a lively discussion about tech gadgets they use, then explore an engaging article adapted from a BBC report on Samsung’s Galaxy Ring. The lesson includes vocabulary development with key terms like ecosystem, enthusiast, and intrusive, gap-fill and prediction tasks, and comprehension questions. Through group discussions and a creative project, learners share opinions on health tech and design their own innovative wearable. Perfect for real-world communication and building topic-based vocabulary around tech trends.

Warmer: Introducing Wearable Technology

To engage the students, begin the class by discussing wearable technology, like VR and smartwatches, and asking about students’ experiences with these devices. This was a way to introduce the topic and gauge how many students view wearable technology as useful and essential rather than just a passing trend.

Reading for Gist: Predicting the title

Ddisplay the actual article title and ask students to consider the missing word: Samsung becomes the first tech giant to launch a smart _________. Read an adapted version of the article.

Vocabulary: Matching and Context Practice

Look at the words and match them to their definitions. The words are ecosystem, enthusiast, indicator, intrusive, niche, and predict. Afterwards, students fill in the gaps with the new vocabulary. These six sentences are directly taken from the article. This leads to the part where students need to read in detail, placing the sentences from the previous exercise into the article.

Reading for Detail: Checking Understanding

Before concluding the lesson, assess understanding by answering five questions about the article. This will help students confirm their comprehension and allow you to identify any additional words that may require further explanation.

Group Discussion: Debating the Smart Ring

Discuss the innovation as a group. Have the students decide whether they are interested in using a smart ring and explain their feelings about it. They should also think about the features they would find most useful in this wearable device. To finish off, talk about the future of wearable technology.

Extension: Inventing New Technology

If you have extra time, consider concluding this lesson by dividing students into smaller groups or pairs. Ask them to brainstorm a new piece of wearable technology, similar to the one discussed in class. Encourage students to consider the benefits of the technology and why people would be interested in using it.