Discussion Topic: Technology | English Refresher

Technology

How much time do you spend using technology each day? What devices do you use the most?
What are some of the most important technologies in your life? How do they help you?
Do you think technology has made life easier or more complicated? Why?
How do you feel about using smartphones and computers for almost everything? Is it convenient or overwhelming?
How do you usually communicate with friends and family? Do you prefer texting, calling, or meeting in person?
What new technology are you most excited about? How do you think it will change your life?

Can you name some common types of technology (e.g., smartphones, tablets, smartwatches)? How would you use them in a sentence?
What is an “app”? Can you name some apps you use regularly?
What does “Wi-Fi” mean? Why is it important for modern technology?
Can you explain what “social media” is? How do you use it in your daily life?
What is the difference between “hardware” and “software”?
What are “wearable devices”? Do you think they are useful?

How has technology changed the way you learn or study? Do you think it’s for the better?
How do you think technology has changed the way people work? Are there more opportunities or challenges?
Do you think technology can help solve global problems, like healthcare or education? How?
What are some ways technology has changed how people spend their free time?
How do you feel about technology’s impact on relationships? Does it bring people closer together or create distance?
What are some potential dangers of using technology too much? How can people avoid them?

How do you feel about the amount of personal information we share online? Is it safe?
Do you think there should be limits on how much technology we use? Why or why not?
How do you talk about new technology with friends or family? Are they as interested as you?
Have you ever taught someone to use a new piece of technology? How did it go?
Do you think older generations find it hard to keep up with new technology? How can we help them?
How do you balance using technology and spending time offline? What activities do you do away from screens?

Write about your favorite piece of technology. How does it make your life better?
Describe a day without using any technology. What would you do differently?
Imagine you could create a new gadget or app. What would it do, and who would use it?
Write about the pros and cons of technology in education. How has it changed the way students learn?
Imagine the world 50 years from now. How will technology have changed daily life?
Write a letter to a friend describing how technology has changed your life in the past five years.