Lesson 6: Cellphones
You know that’s a pet peeve of mine.

I can listen to and understand someone talking about cellphone etiquette.

INTRODUCE

Japan is a world leader in cellphone usage and technology. While many feel this is a great thing, others have issues with how cellphones have come to dominate everyday life.

PRESENT

STEP A EXPRESSIONS

Go over the first two expressions with your tutor and answer the questions. Then, guess the meaning of the third expression based on the clues provided.

    1. To put one’s phone on silent/vibrate means to turn off the sound/set it to vibrate.

    I forgot to put my phone on silent when I was at the movies. I was so embarrassed when it suddenly rang!

    Q: When do you usually put your phone on silent?

     

     

    2. A pet peeve of someone’s is something that is very annoying or irritating to that person.

    Slow drivers are a pet peeve of mine.

    Q: What’s a pet peeve of yours?

     

     

    3. _____________          ______.

    He didn’t even look at me while I was talking to him! He had his eyes glued to the screen the whole time. I guess the game is more important to him…

    Q: What do you think have one’s eyes glued to the screen means?

STEP B SPEAK YOUR MIND

Sometimes you want to give your personal opinion about something.

    It’s over! Ross and I broke up last night.

    As far as I’m concerned, that’s good news. You deserve someone better than him!

UNDERSTAND

LISTENING

Yuka is complaining to her friend about a horrible first date she had in Osaka last night.

TRIVIA

In late 2017, the city of Honolulu banned the use of smartphones while walking in a crosswalk to lessen injuries and deaths caused by distracted walking. Pedestrians that are caught looking at their phones while crossing the street will be fined between $15 and $99.

PRACTICE

Complete the sentences using your own information.

  1. It’s okay not to put my phone on silent when ______.
  2. ______ is a pet peeve of my mother’s.
  3. I really have my eyes glued to the screen while watching ______.

CHALLENGE

Challenge 1

You and your friend both love a certain late night TV show. Listen to the show. Then, talk to your friend about it.

Today's Expressions

  • put one's phone on silent/vibrate
  • a pet peeve of someone's
  • have one's eyes glued to the screen

Speak Your Mind

  • As far as I’m concerned, ...

Challenge 2

What do you think? What does your tutor think? Discuss.

If Time
Allows
1

CELLPHONE USE
2

PET PEEVES
1

CELLPHONE USE

  1. Are there times when your cellphone is a big distraction for you?
  2. Would you be willing to spend a week without your cellphone?
  3. If you had a friend who was a smartphone zombie, what advice would you give him/her?

2PET PEEVES

  1. In England, chewing gum loudly is a pet peeve of many people. Is this the same in your country?
  2. Are your family/friends guilty of doing any of your pet peeves?
  3. How do you react when you come across your pet peeve?

FEEDBACK

I can listen to and understand someone talking about cellphone etiquette.

LESSON GOAL ACHIEVEMENT

  • 4
    Very Good

    Could complete the task with ease

  • 3
    Good

    Could complete the task with some clarifications

  • 2
    Fair

    Could complete the task with additional instructions

  • 1
    Poor

    Could somehow complete the task with difficulty

PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK