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IV. SPEAKING
Online learning
1. Put the advantages and disadvantages of online learning from the box into suitable categories. You may add more to each category.
a. We can learn at our own pace.
b. We may have technical problems.
c. We sit in front of a computer for a long time.
d. We can learn anytime and anywhere with an Internet connection.
e. We can organise our own study schedule.
f. We can't discuss and talk to each other face to face.
ONLINE LEARNING
- Advantages:
• a
• _____
• _____
- Disadvantages
• _____
• _____
• _____
2. Work in groups. Each group chooses to be either For or Against online learning. Discuss and provide explanations to support your side. Use the table below to note your ideas.
| Online learning | Examples / Evidence | |
| For | learn anytime and anywhere with an Internet connection | don't go to school and save time |
| Against | harm our health | can cause short-sightedness or backache |
3. Work with a classmate from the opposite group. Discuss your opinions about online learning. Use your notes in 2.
Example:
A: I think online learning has more advantages than disadvantages. First, we can learn anytime and anywhere with an Internet connection. So, we don't have to travel long distances to school. We can stay at home to attend lessons.
B: I don't agree with you. Online learning has more disadvantages than advantages. Studying online means we have to sit in front of a computer for many hours and this is not healthy for our eyes and back.
