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English for Technology and Customs

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Describe technological innovations and future possibilities using more precise English.

  • Discuss customs, traditions, and cultural influences using language for past experiences and advice.

  • Respond to texts, videos, and travelpost activities with clearer spoken and written ideas.

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June 2026

Assessments

2 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Learn English Now: Intermediate Communication Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course

Take your English into conversations about innovation and culture. In this course, you will explore how technology shapes daily life and the future while building vocabulary for scientific advances, space exploration, and new inventions. You will practice grammar for predictions and possibilities, then shift to customs and traditions as you learn language for describing cultural practices, sharing past experiences, and giving advice. Through readings, videos, comprehension tasks, discussions, and travelpost activities, you will interpret ideas, compare perspectives, and express your own experiences more clearly. By the end of the course, you will be able to discuss technology and customs with greater confidence, support your ideas with relevant language, and communicate more effectively in speaking and writing.

Explore the fascinating world of technology and its impact on our lives in this module. You will expand your English vocabulary related to technological advancements, practice grammatical structures for discussing future possibilities, and engage in discussions about space exploration and technological innovations. This module aims to enhance your ability to articulate ideas about technology and its role in shaping the future.

What's included

6 videos12 readings1 assignment4 plugins

6 videos•Total 20 minutes
  • Technology: Introduction and Tour •5 minutes
  • Technology Second Vista•7 minutes
  • Technology: First Travelpost — Video•1 minute
  • Technology: Third Vista•4 minutes
  • Technology: Take Off Video•1 minute
  • Technology: Final Travelpost•2 minutes
12 readings•Total 130 minutes
  • Technology: Conversation•10 minutes
  • Technology: First Vista — Vocabulary•15 minutes
  • Technology: Second Vista Practice•10 minutes
  • Technology: First Travelpost — Script & Instructions•10 minutes
  • Technology: Travelpost 1•10 minutes
  • Technology: Reading•10 minutes
  • Technology: Reading Discussion•10 minutes
  • Technology: Third Vista Practice•10 minutes
  • Technology: Second Travelpost•15 minutes
  • Technology: Second Travelpost•10 minutes
  • Technology: Final Travelpost•10 minutes
  • Technology: Final Travelpost•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 24 minutes
  • Graded Quiz for Technology•24 minutes
4 plugins•Total 25 minutes
  • Technology: First Vista — Flashcards•10 minutes
  • Technology: Second Vista Practice•5 minutes
  • Technology: Reading Comprehension Check•5 minutes
  • Technology: Third Vista Practice•5 minutes

Delve into the rich tapestry of global customs and traditions in this module. You will learn vocabulary associated with cultural practices, explore grammatical concepts for describing past experiences and advice, and participate in discussions about diverse cultural influences. This module will deepen your understanding of different societies and improve your ability to communicate about cultural topics.

What's included

6 videos6 readings1 assignment8 plugins

6 videos•Total 23 minutes
  • Customs: Introduction and Tour Video•6 minutes
  • Customs: Second Vista - Video•8 minutes
  • Customs: First Travelpost - Video•1 minute
  • Customs: Third Vista - Video•5 minutes
  • Customs: Take Off Video - Video•1 minute
  • Customs: Final Travelpost - Video•2 minutes
6 readings•Total 75 minutes
  • Customs: First Vista - Vocabulary•15 minutes
  • Customs: Second Vista Practice •10 minutes
  • Customs: Reading•10 minutes
  • Customs: Third Vista Practice•10 minutes
  • Customs: Second Travelpost - Reading•15 minutes
  • Customs: Final Travelpost •15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 24 minutes
  • Graded Quiz for Customs•24 minutes
8 plugins•Total 60 minutes
  • Customs: Introduction and Tour Video - Conversation•5 minutes
  • Customs: First Vista - Flashcards•10 minutes
  • Customs: Second Vista Practice - Activity•5 minutes
  • Customs: First Travelpost - Travelpost•10 minutes
  • Customs: Reading Discussion - Discussion Board•10 minutes
  • Customs: Third Vista Practice - Activity•5 minutes
  • Customs: Second Travelpost - Travelpost •10 minutes
  • Customs: Final Travelpost - Final Travelpost•5 minutes

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