Transitive Separable Phrasal Verbs in Tech
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Transitive Separable Phrasal Verbs in Tech

This ESL lesson plan introduces learners to key phrasal verbs related to technology, with an emphasis on vocabulary for common tech support scenarios. Students will work on phrasal verbs and conversation skills by matching terms, ordering sentences, filling in dialogues, and completing a role-play activity. By the end, learners will be able to use phrasal verbs naturally in tech-related conversations, discussing everything from setting up devices to troubleshooting connection issues.

Skills

  • Can understand and use the main technical terminology of their field, when discussing their area of specialization with other specialists.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Warm-up: Tech verbs

Look at the list of gadgets, and brainstorm as many verbs that can be used with these nouns as you can.
1. Headset 2. Laptop 3. Smartphone 4. Smart watch 5. Game console
2

Match the verbs to the definitions. Which of these phrasal verbs can be used with the gadgets above?

3

Put the words in the right order in the sentences below.

4

Complete the dialogue with the missing words. Underline any useful words and phrases for a tech support call.

5

Role-play calling tech support with one of the issues below. Try to use as many phrasal verbs from the lesson as you can!

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