Social media and new technology - CCEASpeaking – role-play new technology – Higher tier

Can you understand discussions about social media and new technology in French? Learn key phrases about different types of technology as well as advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones.

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Speaking – role-play new technology – Higher tier

Role plays give you a chance to have a more structured conversation.

Question

What would you say for this roleplay?

  • Do you have a computer at home? Say that your mother bought a new computer.
  • What are the special features? Say that it has a wireless keyboard and mouse and also a huge screen and a free printer and USB memory stick.
  • When do you use your computer? Say that every day after school you switch on and use your laptop to do your homework.
  • Describe what you do on your laptop. Say that you log in, log on to your email account, check your email messages and send replies. Say that you particularly like to watch shows online in bed.
  • Do your parents or grandparents use social media? Say that you helped your grandmother sign up for a social media account. You took a profile photo with her camera and you uploaded it to her profile page. You then accepted her as a friend and followed some people for her.