unit 8 reading

Instruction

• The ability of a device or programme to understand a human voice

• A software programme designed to do a particular job

• Detailed information on how to do or use something

• A device that stores and plays sound and pictures

Effective

• A software programme designed to do a particular job

• Producing a successful result

• Easy to carry or to move

• The ability of a device or programme to understand a human voice

Voice recognition

• Detailed information on how to do or use something

• A device that stores and plays sound and pictures

• Easy to carry or to move

• The ability of a device or programme to understand a human voice

Portable

• Easy to carry or to move

• A device that stores and plays sound and pictures

• Producing a successful result

• A software programme designed to do a particular job

Media player

• A device that stores and plays sound and pictures

• Easy to carry or to move

• The ability of a device or programme to understand a human voice

• A software programme designed to do a particular job

Application/ App

• Detailed information on how to do or use something

• Producing a successful result

• A software programme designed to do a particular job

• The ability of a device or programme to understand a human voice

How convenient are digital lessons?

• We can download them in mobile devices and study anywhere.

• We can use them to record real-life English speech, lessons, songs or English language films from television or the Internet.

• It will make learning English easier, faster, more effective and more enjoyable.

• We can see words on the screen and hear them spoken.

What can you do with speaking electronic dictionaries?

• We can choose to practise with native English speakers of different accents and genders.

• It will make learning English easier, faster, more effective and more enjoyable.

• We can see words on the screen and hear them spoken.

• We can use them to record real-life English speech, lessons, songs or English language films from television or the Internet.

How can software help improve your pronunciation?

• We can download them in mobile devices and study anywhere.

• We can choose to practice with native English speakers of different accents and genders.

• It will make learning English easier, faster, more effective and more enjoyable.

• We can see words on the screen and hear them spoken.

How can English learners use mobile devices as recorders or cameras?

• We can choose to practice with native English speakers of different accents and genders.

• We can see words on the screen and hear them spoken.

• It will make learning English easier, faster, more effective and more enjoyable.

• We can use them to record real-life English speech, lessons, songs or English language films from television or the Internet.