Part 3 · · 15 samples

How do you think technology has changed the way we communicate with each other?

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Ideas to explore

Explain how video calls and messaging let people maintain personal relationships and collaborate despite being geographically far apart.
Explore how social media can create a sense of community while also changing the quality of interaction.
Discuss missing non-verbal cues and the value of balancing digital communication with face-to-face contact.

Suggested structure

State your overall view of how technology has changed communication.
Give specific benefits, such as maintaining relationships and collaborating remotely.
Introduce drawbacks, including less expressive interaction and possible misunderstandings.
Conclude with a balanced recommendation to combine online and in-person communication.

Useful vocabulary & examples

real-time communication: Communication that happens immediately, without a significant delay.
Video calls allow colleagues to discuss a project through real-time communication.
body language: Physical signals, such as gestures and facial expressions, that help communicate meaning.
Body language can make the emotion behind a face-to-face conversation clearer.
interpersonal skills: Abilities used to communicate and interact effectively with other people.
In-person conversations give people opportunities to practise interpersonal skills.
stay in touch: Continue communicating with someone over time.
Messaging apps make it easier for friends who live far apart to stay in touch.

Sample answers

AI-completed learning example

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I am definitely sure that technology has changed the way we communicate every day. First of all, it has influenced the way we study. There are many online platforms, universities, and online tutors that offer their help and can enhance all levels of speaking skills or any soft or hard skills. What else? I think technology has also made it much easier to stay in touch with people who live far away. Messaging apps and …

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AI-completed learning example

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I believe technology has greatly altered the way we communicate in society. For example, it has affected the way we communicate positively, as it enables us to maintain long-distance relationships with our loved ones, such as family and friends, and work colleagues. It also allows us to have global connectivity, sharing interests and interacting with people from different countries even when we are physically far apa…

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AI-completed learning example

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I firmly believe that technology has changed the way people communicate with one another for the better. In the past, we had to take a long time to relay a message to another person, which could cause problems. With technological advancements, we no longer face that issue. We can send a message in seconds, and get an immediate reply. This is especially useful when people need to make plans or share important informat…

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