Speaking Task and Writing: The World of Apps

1. Identifico que la pregunta pide frecuencia semanal y que debo usar un cuantificador de la caja.
2. Elijo a lot para una frecuencia alta y a few para una baja.
3. Construyo la respuesta dentro del diálogo.

1. La pregunta usa How long + present perfect, así que respondo con for + período de tiempo.
2. Uso a little para indicar un período corto.

Diálogo modelo completo

A: Do you use many apps on your phone? B: Yes, I use a lot of apps, but I only use a few every day. A: How many times a week do you use your favourite app? B: I use it a lot, maybe five or six times a week. A: How long have you used it? B: I have used it for a little more than a year. Do you have any apps for studying? A: Yes, I have some, but not all of them are useful. I use all my apps for school projects.

Writing 1

Think about an electronic device that has changed your life and explain why. Write your response on the lines below.

1. Elijo un dispositivo: el smartphone.
2. Explico dos razones concretas: comunicación y estudio.
3. Cierro con una conclusión personal.

Respuesta orientativa: The electronic device that has changed my life is my smartphone. It has changed my life because I can communicate with my family and friends at any time, and I can also study with educational apps. Thanks to it, I organize my homework and learn new things every day. I think it is the most useful device I have.

Writing 2

In groups, think about one way you could use your smartphone in class. How would you take advantage of it? Write your response on the lines below.

1. Elijo un uso académico concreto: diccionario y apps de práctica.
2. Explico la ventaja: acceso rápido a información y práctica interactiva.
3. Menciono una norma de uso responsable.

Respuesta orientativa: In class, we could use our smartphones to look up new words in an online dictionary and to practise English with interactive apps. We would take advantage of it because we can get instant examples and check pronunciation. We would use it only when the teacher allows it, so it does not distract us.