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With video conferencing, you can have a business meeting with people in different places,
but you can see each other.

With texting, you can send written messages on your cell phone.

With video calling, you and a friend can use your computers like phones, but you can also see
each other.

With instant messaging (IM),you can have a written conversation online. You can write
something to a friend and get a response instantly.

With social networking, you can follow what your friends are doing by looking at updates on
their online profiles.

Email

regular mail

a card

an e-card

texting

an inbox

spam

video conferencing

video calling

instant messaging

Email is easy to use. It’s not hard .

Regular mail is slow. It’s not quick like email.

One bad thing about email is spam. But it’s easy to delete, and that’s good.

I like to send real cards to friends. They’re special and personal.

E-cards are fun to send. Sometimes a real card can be boring.

Regular mail isn’t always reliable. Sometimes your mail gets lost.

Texting is so quick and easy. You don’t have to make small talk, so it’s really convenient.

I get lots of spam , you know, emails about new medicines or new software you need.

If you don’t have to travel to other countries to do business, you don’t get jet lagand feel
tired for days.
Social networking, email, texting, and video calling are all good ways to contact and keep in
touch with people.

My new tablet is really light. You don’t feel it in your bag at all.

I think video conferencing is a really efficient way to communicate with colleagues. You don’t
waste time traveling or coping with jet lag.

How do the people keep in touch?

email 
cards 
texting 
video conferencing 
video calling

uses video conferencing.

Alma keeps in touch with friends on her social network.

Mayumi likes texting because it’s quick and easy.

Paco uses video calling to talk to his parents.

Tim likes to send cards by regular mail.

Kayla uses video conferencing at work.

Alma doesn’t like spam.

Mayumi texts her friends.

Paco video calls his family.

Tim never sends e-cards.

WomanHow do you keep in touch with people?
Kayla JohnsonWell, at work we use video conferencing for meetings with our international o-
ffices. It’s less expensive than a business trip. And more convenient. And you don’t get jet lag,
either!
Alma JonesWe use email at work, but I use my social network to keep in touch with friends. I
was getting a lot of spam in my personal email. There’s nothing worse than spam in your
inbox.
Mayumi SatoI text my friends all day. Texting’s a lot quicker and easier than calling. It’s more
fun, too. I can’t do it in class, though.
Paco RodriguezWell, I video call my parents. They think it’s better than the phone because
they can see me. I guess it’s a good way to keep in touch when I’m away at school.
Tim HenryWell, for birthdays and things I still like to send a card. I know regular mail is slower
and less reliable than email, but cards are more personal. And I never send those e-cards. I
just think it’s nicer to get a real card.

Kayla says that video conferencing is less expensive than a business trip.

Alma says nothing is worse than spam in your inbox.

yumi says texting is quicker than calling. It’s more fun than calling, too.

Paco’s parents think that video calling is better than phone calls.

Tim thinks real cards are more personal than e-cards.

Kayla likes video conferencing because it’s more convenient than traveling.

Alma thinks that nothing is worse than spam.

Mayumi likes texting because it’s easier than calling.

Paco’s parents think video calling is a better way to keep in touch than the phone.

Tim knows that regular mail is less reliable than email.

I like to call my friends when I go for a walk. The park’s  quieter than my apartment.
I always call my friends on their birthdays. It’s nicer than just sending a card.
I often make birthday cards. They’re cheaper than the cards in the stores.
My mom never answers her phone. I always drive over to see her. It’s quicker.
I keep in touch with all my cousins at family reunions. It’s easier than calling them all year
round.
My sister and I both live in the same town, but my apartment is nearer my parents’ house. I
guess I see them a lot more.
Spam is worse than regular junk mail.
Business trips are more expensive than video conferencing.
E-cards are better than real cards.
Regular mail is less convenient than email.
Video calls are more fun than phone calls.

Regular mail is slower than email. (slow).

It is also less reliable than email. (reliable)

Instant messaging is quicker than making a phone call.

E-cards are cheaper than real cards. They're more fun, too.

Video conferencing is easier than taking business trips. It’s also less expensive.

Texting is often more convenient than calling because it's very quick.

Video calls are nicer than phone calls.

Business trips are important, but video conferences are less expensive than trips.
Phone calls are good, but video calls are better.
E-cards are fun, but real cards are more personal.
Regular junk mail is bad, but spam is worse.
Emails are quick, but instant messages are often more convenient.
Regular mail is personal, but it’s less reliable than email.

Do you like e-cards? I think they’re  more interesting than  (interesting) real cards.

ADo you like e-cards? I think they’re more interesting than real cards.

BTrue. And they’re easier to send, too. Though they’re a bit less personal than real cards.

ADo you ever use video calling? Our grandparents think it’s nicer because they can see us.
It’s better than the phone.
BYeah, and it’s less expensive than international phone calls.

ADo you prefer your tablet or your laptop?

BMy laptop. It’s bigger, but it’s more useful than a tablet. Tablets are more difficult to work
on.
AYeah? My sister prefers her tablet. She says it’s lighter than her laptop, so it’s more
convenient to carry around.
ADo you use email much these days? I don’t. I just use my social network.
BMe, too. It’s more efficient than email. And it’s more fun. It’s better thantexting, too.
Texting’s worse than email.

Woman Do you like e-cards?

Man I do. I think they're more interesting than real cards.

Woman True. And they're easier to send, too. Though they're a bit less personal than real
cards.

Man Do you ever use video calling?

Woman Yes, with family. Our grandparents think it's nicer because they can see us.

Man It's better than the phone.

Woman Do you prefer your tablet or your laptop?

Man My laptop. It's bigger, but it's more useful than a tablet. Tablets are more difficult to work
on.

Woman Yeah? My sister prefers her tablet. She says it's lighter than her laptop, so it's more
convenient to carry around.

Man Do you use email much these days?

Woman No, I don't. I just use my social network. It's more efficient than email. And it's more
fun.

Man Social networking is better than texting, too. I think texting's worse than email.
Which question do you hear?
Are you good at keeping in touch with people?

Which question do you hear?

How do you keep in touch with friends and family?

Which question do you hear?

Do you use a cell phone every day?

Which question do you hear?

Do you ever send or get e-cards?

Which question do you hear?

How often do you get instant messages or text messages?

Give your own answers. Here are some examples. 

Blog entry 1: 
I think I’m pretty good at keeping in touch with my friends and family. I text my close friends a
lot when we are making arrangements to meet. It's quicker than calling everyone. I also use
social networking a lot.  That's better than anything for keeping in touch. I usually call my
parents because they like to have longer conversations about college and things. They prefer
to use the phone because they think it's more personal. I’m going to set up video calling on
their computer, so they can see me when they’re talking to me.
 
Blog entry 2: 
I’m very good at communicating with my friends and family – I’m always on my laptop! I like to
send instant messages to my friends because it’s quicker than calling and less expensive. I
usually email my family because they're busier than me and they're not always home. They
think email is better, too. My grandmother doesn't have a computer, so I send her cards
sometimes. I like these ways of keeping in touch because writing is quicker and easier for me
than talking – it gives me more time to think!

ReceptionistGood afternoon. Sun Company.

NathanHello. Could I speak to Angela Bell, please?
ReceptionistOne moment, please.
Voice mailAngela Bell is on the phone. Please leave a message.
NathanHi, Angela. This is Nathan. Call me back on my cell.
 <i>Angela</i>Angela Bell.
<i>Nathan</i>Hi, Angela. It's Nathan. Did you get my message?
<i>Angela</i>Uh, yes, I think so. Oh, hold on. I have another call. Call me later, OK?

WomanHello?
NathanUh, Angela?
WomanNo, this is Beth.
NathanOh, I'm sorry. I think I have the wrong number.
WomanNo problem.

AngelaHello?
NathanHi, Angela. Guess what!
AngelaNathan, I can't hear you. You're breaking up. Call me back on my office phone.
NathanOh, OK.

AngelaAngela Bell.
NathanAngela! Listen. My boss has some concert tickets for us. . . . Uh, Angela? Angela? Oh,
no! We got cut off.

 Angela is on the phone with a different person.

 Angela gets another call and can’t talk to Nathan.
 Nathan gets the wrong number.
 Nathan and Angela have a bad connection.
 Nathan and Angela get cut off.
 Receptionist 
Smithson Company.
 Angela
 Could I speak to Nathan Cooper, please?
 Receptionist
 One moment, please.
 Nathan
 Hello?
 Angela
 Hi, Nathan. It’s Angela. Did you get my message?
 Nathan
 No. . . . Oh, hold on. I have another call. Call me later, OK?
 Angela No problem

 Nathan Cooper.
 Hello? Nathan? I can’t hear you.
 Angela? I can hear you, but we have a bad connection.
 Nathan? Listen, call me back on my cell phone.
 OK . . . Oh, we got cut off
 ReceptionistGood afternoon. Sun Company.
 NathanHello. Could I speak to Angela Bell, please?
 ReceptionistOne moment, please.
 Voice mailAngela Bell is on the phone. Please leave a message.
 NathanHi, Angela. This is Nathan. Call me back on my cell.
  
 AngelaAngela Bell.
 NathanHi, Angela. It's Nathan. Did you get my message?
 AngelaUh, yes, I think so. Oh, hold on. I have another call. Call me later, OK?
  
 WomanHello?
 NathanUh, Angela?
 WomanNo, this is Beth.
 NathanOh, I'm sorry. I think I have the wrong number.
 WomanNo problem.
  
 AngelaHello?
 NathanHi, Angela. Guess what!
 AngelaNathan, I can't hear you. You're breaking up. Call me back on my office phone.
 NathanOh, OK.
  
 AngelaAngela Bell.
  NathanAngela! Listen. My boss has some concert tickets for us. . . . Uh, Angela?
Angela? Oh, no! We got cut off.

1
You ask to speak to someone
Could I speak to Angela Bell, please?

2
You leave a voice-mail message
Hi, Angela. This is Nathan.

You want someone to return your call.

Call me back on my cell.

You need to interrupt because you have another call.

Oh, hold on. I have another call.

You call someone by mistake

I’m sorry. I think I have the wrong number.

You can’t hear some of the other person’s words.

You’re breaking up.

The phone call suddenly ends

We got cut off.

I get more calls than you do.

You spend more time on the phone than I do.

You talk more than I do.

Angela spends more time on the phone than Nathan does.

Angela gets more calls than Nathan.{

Angela talks more than Nathan.

My brother doesn’t like talking on the phone. He spends less time on the phone than my sister.

I don’t like writing emails. I write fewer emails than my father.

My mother sends a lot of texts. She sends more texts than I do.

I get more text messages than you. You get fewer text messages than I do.

My friend gets fewer emails than I do. I get more emails than my friend does.

I spend more time social networking than my mom. My mom spends less time social

networking than me.

My dad spends less time on the phone than I do. I spend more time on the phone than my

dad.

My friends talk more than I do. I talk less than my friends do.

On the phone, I listen less than I talk. On the phone, I talk more than I listen.

I send fewer emails than texts. I send more texts than emails.

I spend more time on social networking sites than my parents. My parents spend less time

on social networking sites than I do.

I get more emails than I did two years ago.

I get more text messages than voice-mail messages.

I talk on the phone a lot more than my parents do.

I like calling less than texting.

Man Do you talk more than your friends?

Woman Usually, I talk more than my friends do. I like to tell stories and tell jokes, so …

Woman On the phone, do you listen more than you talk?

Man Usually, I listen more than I talk on the phone. I like to hear my news from my friends.

Man Do you send fewer emails than texts?

Woman Oh, yeah! I send a lot fewer emails than texts. Actually, I never really send emails
these days.

Woman Do you spend less time on social networking sites than your parents?

Man No, I don’t. I spend more time on social networking sites than my parents do. Actually, my
dad never uses social networking sites.

Man Do you get more emails than you did two years ago?

Woman I don’t get more emails than I did two years ago. But I get more spam and junk email
than I did two years ago.

Woman Do you get more voice-mail messages than text messages?

Man No. I think I probably get fewer voice-mail messages than text messages. My friends don’t
call me!

Man Do your parents talk on the phone a lot more than you do?

Woman Well, my mom talks on the phone a lot more than I do. She gets more calls than I do –
or my dad.

Woman Do you like texting more than calling?

Man Yes, I do. Texts are very convenient. You spend less time. Calls take a lot more time.
Give your own answers. Here are some examples. 
Blog entry: 
I don’t make many phone calls. I do more texting than instant messaging. I send a lot of
emails, but I only send a few letters. I prefer writing to talking. I hate making video calls!
 
Blog entry: 
I make a lot of phone calls at work and at home. I email a lot too. Sometimes it’s hard to have a
conversation with email, so I often use instant messaging or texts instead. I send letters to my
grandparents but emails to everyone else. I prefer talking to writing, and I especially love
chatting with my friends! Last night I spent two hours on the phone with my best friend!

My coworker always interrupts me when I’m working.

There’s someone at the door.

I’ve got another call.

Maria and Sarah are talking

on the phone.

2 Maria and Sarah look unhappy.

Maria called Sarah. Sarah is at home.

Maria called Sarah to share news about getting married.

Maria doesn’t tell Sarah the date of the wedding because somebody comes to Sarah’s door.

Sarah agrees to be the maid of honor.

SarahHello?
MariaHi, Sarah. It's Maria.
SarahHey. How are you doing?
MariaGreat. Listen, I have some news. Juan and I went out to a fancy restaurant last night
and . . .
SarahOh, just a minute. I've got another call. Hold on a second.. . . Sorry. So, what were
you saying?
MariaWell, guess what? We're getting married.
SarahThat's wonderful! Congratulations!
MariaThanks. So yeah, the wedding's going to be in . . .
SarahOh, sorry. Now there's someone at the door. Hold on.. . . OK. So, you were saying?
MariaWell, I was just calling to ask – will you be my maid of honor?
SarahAre you kidding? Of course!
Notice
Notice how Sarah interrupts the conversation and comes back to it with expressions like these:

Interrupting a conversation Restarting the conversation

Just a minute / second. What were you saying?
Excuse me just a second. You were saying?
I'm sorry. Hold on (a second). Where were we?
Could / Can you hold on a second? What were we talking about?

1
You can’t hear someone clearly. You’re breaking up.
You call the wrong number by mistake. I’m sorry. I have the wrong number.
You come back to a conversation after an interruption. Where were we?

Texting is very discreet . You can do it and no one can see you.

Do you answer a text as soon as it pops up on your phone?
Cell phones are commonplace today. Everyone has one.
I type texts with my fingers, but my sister uses her thumbs.
I heard a public service advertisement on the radio about the dangers of texting while
driving.
How many of your friends have problems with their hands or injuries to their thumbs because
they text too much?
My brother can type text messages really fast. It’s impressive!
I use a lot of symbols when I send text messages. For example, I always type a smiley face : )
at the end of my text messages.
Some social networks only allow 140 characters – letters and word spaces – in one message.
I always use abbreviations when I text, like WDYT? for What do you think?

1 Texting takes less time than calling.

2 Texting your parents in public is less embarrassing than talking on the phone.

3 Texting is useful when you ask a favor.

4 It’s annoying to get texts late at night.

5 When you’re with a friend, it’s OK to text other friends.

6 You shouldn’t text friends during class.

According to the article, why do so many people like texting better than talking on the phone?

 It’s quicker.

It’s more fun.

It’s more private.

It’s impressive.
What is “textese”?

 It’s an abbreviation for text message.

It’s a language people use in text messaging.

It’s a discreet way to send a message.

It’s a way to text while talking on the phone.

According to the article, what kinds of problems does “textese” cause?

 It causes bad grammar.

It causes the incorrect use of symbols.

It causes confusion with abbreviations.

It causes bad punctuation.

According to the article, what are some other downsides of texting?

 People get a lot of spam.

Students’ test scores are getting worse.

People never talk to each other.

Young people are sleeping less.

People have injuries to their hands and thumbs.

People aren’t discreet when sending texts.

A lot of people are not discreet with their phone calls. You can hear all their personal
problems. I hate overhearing people’s conversations.

The fact that one third of American texters prefer to text than talk on the phone caught my
eye. That’s like me. I hate making phone calls.
I don’t think there are any real downsides to texting. It’s just another good way to
communicate.

It’s good to warn people of the injuries you can get from texting. I didn’t know that.

I wonder why people text and drive. It’s so stupid.

1
Which sentences does Vanessa agree with?

 Texting takes less time than calling.

Texting your parents in public is less embarrassing than talking on the phone.

Texting is useful when you ask a favor.

It’s annoying to get texts late at night.

When you’re with a friend, it’s OK to text other friends.

You shouldn’t text friends during class.

TrueFalse
1
Vanessa prefers texting to making phone calls.

2
She texts her parents when she needs a favor.

3
Vanessa sometimes gets text messages at night.

4
Vanessa’s friends turn off their phones when they’re with her.

5
Vanessa and her classmates can send text messages in class.

6
Vanessa turns off her phone in class.
What are your texting habits?

 I text my friends late at night.

I never text during class.

I prefer texting to making phone calls.

I text other people when I’m with a friend.

I text my parents asking for favors.

I wake up when I hear a text message alert on my phone.

I write texts with my thumbs.

Sometimes my hands hurt because I text a lot.

Pros of video calling Cons of video calling

It’s fun to video call with If someone calls you when you’re not looking
friends you don’t see very often. good, it’s embarrassing.
It’s almost like you’re in the People talk longer in a video call. It’s harder
same room with someone. to say good-bye.
It’s either very cheap or free. It’s difficult to say good-bye on a video call.
Help note
Writing an article giving pros and cons. 
·        Write an introduction to the topic.
·        Write about the advantages.
·        Write about the disadvantages.
However, . . . 
On the other hand, . . . 
·        Write a conclusion, giving your views.
I think . . . 
In my opinion, . . .

It’s fun to video call with friends. On the other hand, video calls can be a problem.

Video calling is good for friends you don’t see very often. However, for friends from class, a
quick text message is much better.
It’s great to see your friends on video calls. On the other hand, sometimes you don’t want
people to see you.

Video calls can be very short. However, it’s nice to see another person.

Video calling is becoming more and more popular, and some of my friends now call me every
day.
 
It’s fun to video call with a close friend if you don’t see him or her very often. It’s almost like
you’re in the same room.
 
On the other hand, video calls can be a problem. Sometimes you don’t want people to see you,
and it can be embarrassing! Also, people talk longer on a video call than a phone call. For
some reason, it’s harder to say good-bye!
 
In my opinion, video calling is good for friends you don’t see very often. However, for friends
from class, a quick text message or call is much better.

1. Video calling is becoming more and more popular, and some of my friends now
call me every day.
2.
It’s fun to video call with a close friend if you don’t see him or her very often. It’s
almost like you’re in the same room.
3.
On the other hand, video calls can be a problem. Sometimes you don’t want
people to see you, and it can be embarrassing! Also, people talk longer on a
video call than a phone call. For some reason, it’s harder to say good-bye!
 4
 In my opinion, video calling is good for friends you don’t see very often. However, for
friends from class, a quick text message or call is much better

The pros and cons of social networking 

Social networking is a really popular way to keep in touch with friends and family. Millions of
people have social network accounts and over 70% of Internet users use this form of
communication. 
Social networking is a great way to read about your friends' news and to tell them yours.
You can post photos of nights out, sports events, or vacations.
On the other hand, there are downsides to social networking. If you are not careful with
your privacy settings, everyone from your boss to your best friend can see your embarrassing
photos or read about your weekend plans. Messages can stay on the Internet forever - you
can't always delete them when you are older and wiser.
Social networks, in my opinion, are mostly good. However, you need to be careful about
your privacy, and don't put something on there that's going to embarrass you in future years.
Blog post: 
The Pros and Cons of Email
 
Almost everyone has an email account these days, and a lot of people find email useful at
work.
 
It’s a good way to send files to people. A lot of students email homework to their teachers. It’s a
convenient way to hand in homework.
 
On the other hand, there are some disadvantages with email. You can get a lot of spam. It’s
also difficult to keep email accounts safe.  You can lose important personal information.
 
In my opinion, email is useful for work and school. However, for communication with friends
and family texting or video calls are better.
 
Blog post: 
The Pros and Cons of Social Networking
 
Social networking is very popular, and a lot of people have a social networking page.
 
It’s a great way to find out about your friends, and it’s a good way to post information about
your life. You can post messages and photos and tell people your news.   It’s a great way to
keep in touch with a lot of people at the same time.
 
However, social networking can be a problem. Some people talk all the time about their
fantastic social lives.  It can make friends think their lives are boring, and they can feel jealous.
People often spend too much time on their social networking sites, too.
 
In my opinion, social networking is a good way to connect with people. However, you have to
be careful with information you post, and not spend all your time on it.