Warm-up · good idea or too much?
Imagine this: a small indoor security camera can fly around your house when you are not there.
It can help you check your house.
It feels like someone is watching you.
It could be useful, but privacy is a problem.
Useful language
Video · flying indoor security camera
Watch the video once. Focus on the general idea, not every word.
Question 1
How does the camera learn where the rooms are?
Question 2
What can you use it for?
Question 3
Does it fly around when you are home?
Vocabulary radar
Click the cards. These words help you discuss the gadget critically.
device
inside
not visible
come in
not worth it
personal space
identify
works well
Opinion + reaction match
Read the opinion. Choose the most natural reaction. Then say if you agree with the opinion, the reaction, or neither.
1. “This gadget is probably safe.”
2. “It is probably very expensive.”
3. “It could be a problem if you have pets.”
4. “The camera could hit someone.”
5. “It is only useful if inside doors are open.”
6. “I don’t need a gadget to tell me I left something at home.”
Functional language board
Click each phrase. The page will sort it into the correct column: agree, disagree, or soft disagreement.
Agree
Use when you share the same opinion.
Disagree
Use when you do not share the same opinion.
Soft disagreement
Use when you disagree politely.
Need help?
Soft disagreement is usually the most useful for conversation because it lets you disagree without sounding rude.
Pronunciation arcade
Listen. Repeat. Then use the phrase in a sentence about the flying camera.
Quick agree / disagree drill
Pick a statement. Choose your reaction. Give one reason.
Mini debate · should I buy it?
Give your opinion: should someone buy the flying indoor camera or not?
Arguments for buying it
Arguments against buying it
Speaking frame
My first reaction is…
I see your point, but…
The main issue is…
So, from my perspective, you should / shouldn’t buy it.
Decision task · which gadget is actually useful?
Read the short descriptions. Choose the most useful, the most unnecessary and the most original.
🌅 Light clock
It wakes you up by slowly making your room lighter, like a sunrise.
☕ Smart mug
It keeps your drink hot and tells you when your tea is ready.
🎥 Pocket projector
You can take it anywhere for a presentation or a film.
🚲 Folding electric bike
You can fold it and put it in a car or take it on a bus.
🪞 Fitness mirror
It plays fitness classes and connects you to trainers in real time.
Use these categories
Challenge questions
- Which gadget would you actually use?
- Which one would you buy as a present?
- Which one is probably overpriced?
- Which one is the most original?
Final speaking challenge
Choose one position and speak for 60–90 seconds.
Smart gadgets make life easier.
Smart gadgets make life more stressful.
It depends on the gadget.
Use at least 4 phrases
Model answer
From my perspective, smart gadgets can make life easier, but I agree only up to a point. A flying camera is useful if you travel a lot, because you can check your house. I see your point that it is convenient, but the main issue is privacy. I wouldn’t like a company to know too much about my home. So, for me, it depends on the gadget.
Hidden answer key
Open answer key
Video: It learns rooms because you teach it where to go. You can use it to check your home when you are away. When you are home, it stays hidden.
Matching: 1 privacy concern; 2 work/cost; 3 pets get bored; 4 recognizes people; 5 closed doors; 6 use once/twice and forget.
Language board: Agree: I think so too, You’re right, Exactly, That’s just what I was thinking. Disagree: I don’t think so, I’m not so sure about it. Soft disagreement: I know what you mean, but…, I understand, but…, I agree up to a point, That makes sense, but…