WRITING TOPIC: TECHNOLOGY- LEARNING ENGLISH
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Words pronunciation Vietnamese definition Examples
Academic phrases
…………… technology
Cutting-edge advanced/ leading-
/ tɛkˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ …………………………… has changed the way
technology edge technology
students learn English.
………… tools support use/ rely on digital
digital tools /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz/ ……………………………
personalised learning. tools
learning platforms/
/ˈɒ[Link]ɪn Students practise English
online platforms …………………………… educational
ˈplæt.fɔːmz/ on online ………….
platforms
AI-………… apps
AI-powered /ˌeɪˈaɪ ˌpaʊ.əd æp.lɪ AI-powered tools/
…………………………… provide instant
applications ˈkeɪ.ʃənz/ AI-driven learning
explanations.
………… resources access/ use
multimedia /ˌmʌ[Link]ˈmiː.di.ə rɪ
…………………………… make lessons more multimedia
resources ˈzɔː.sɪz/
engaging. resources
virtual /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ………… classrooms attend/ join virtual
……………………………
classrooms ˈklæs.rʊmz/ allow flexible learning. classrooms
real-time Apps give real-time receive/ provide
/rɪəl taɪm ˈfiːd.bæk/ ……………………………
feedback ………… on speaking. real-time feedback
interactive /ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv ………… exercises help interactive tasks/
……………………………
exercises ˈek.sə.saɪzɪz/ learners stay active. interactive learning
authentic /ɔːˈθen.tɪk ………… content authentic materials/
……………………………
content ˈkɒ[Link]/ improves listening skills. English input
Technology ………… enhance skills/
enhance /ɪnˈhɑːns/ ……………………………
vocabulary learning. enhance ability
improve /ɪmˈpruːv prəˌnʌ[Link] Apps help learners improve fluency/
……………………………
pronunciation ˈeɪ.ʃən/ ………… pronunciation. accuracy
boost /buːst ˌməʊ.tɪ Online games ………… boost confidence/
……………………………
motivation ˈveɪ.ʃən/ student motivation. boost performance
broaden /ˈbrɔː.dən ɪk Technology broadens exposure to
……………………………
exposure ˈspəʊ.ʒər/ ………… to English. authentic English
develop /dɪˈvel.əp ɔː …………………………… Technology helps learner autonomy/
autonomy ˈtɒn.ə.mi/ students develop
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…………. promote autonomy
Smartphones cause many digital distractions/
distractions /dɪˈstræk.ʃənz/ ……………………………
…………. avoid distractions
………… on apps overreliance on
overreliance /ˌəʊ.və.rɪˈlaɪ.əns/ ……………………………
weakens writing skills. technology
One ………… is reduced major/ significant
drawbacks /ˈdrɔː.bæks/ ……………………………
focus. drawbacks
Online learning has inevitable/ common
limitations /ˌlɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃənz/ ……………………………
certain …………. limitations
Overusing phones has adverse effects on
adverse effects /ˈæd.vɜːs ɪˈfekts/ ……………………………
………… effects. learning
hinder
Excessive use of screens
hinder /ˈhɪn.dər/ …………………………… development/
can ………… progress.
hinder learning
Many students rely
rely heavily on/
rely on /rɪˈlaɪ ɒn/ …………………………… ………… translation
depend on
tools.
Students must engage
actively engage
engage with /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ wɪð/ …………………………… ………… real English
with
input.
Technology exposes
be exposed to
expose to /ɪkˈspəʊz tuː/ …………………………… learners to native
English
speakers.
Overuse of apps can lead lead to negative
lead to /liːd tuː/ ……………………………
…… poor writing. consequences
Technology contributes contribute
contribute to /kənˈtrɪ[Link]ːt tuː/ ……………………………
…… efficient learning. positively to