Technology in Everyday Life (Part 1) πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» The Choices We Make / Topic Discussion & Vocabulary [946]

Luke's English Podcast β€’ July 28, 2025
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This episode is all about choices we have to make relating to technology in our everyday lives. I'll be discussing contemporary tech-related issues such as privacy vs. convenience, data sharing, digital, detox, online behaviour, digital legacy, tech addiction, tech for children. It includes loads of vocabulary and will give you the chance not only to listen to me talking, but also to practise your speaking on this subject too. PDF available. Part 1 of 2. πŸ“„ Get the episode PDF https://teacherluke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Technology-in-Everyday-Life-Part-1-The-Choices-We-Make-_-Topic-Discussion-Vocabulary-946.pdf πŸ”— Episode page on my website https://teacherluke.co.uk/2025/07/28/technology-in-everyday-life-part-1-the-choices-we-make-topic-discussion-vocabulary-946/ πŸ† LEP Premium https://www.teacherluke.co.uk/premium 0:00 Introduction 9:31 Privacy vs. Convenience 47:06 Data Sharing 55:46 Digital Detox 1:09:22 Online Behavior 1:22:55 Digital Legacy 1:30:59 Tech Addiction 1:43:41 Tech for Children English podcast, Learn English, Luke's English Podcast, English listening practice, English vocabulary, English conversation, English discussion, intermediate English, advanced English technology in everyday life, digital privacy, tech and mental health, digital detox, online behavior, screen time, social media addiction, data sharing, digital footprint, GDPR, online safety, cookies and data, tech for kids, AI and society, ethical tech use English speaking practice, English discussion topics, English speaking skills, vocabulary builder, ESL podcast, TEFL podcast, classroom discussion topics, speaking fluency, English for communication AI and privacy, TikTok data privacy, Cambridge Analytica, screen time 2025, tech addiction, tech and well-being, social media and mental health

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