Digital communication: comparing synchronous and asynchronous styles

Summary

This 90-minute ESL lesson for B2 learners explores Digital communication: comparing synchronous and asynchronous styles through a real video. Across 9 interactive exercises, you'll develop listening comprehension, vocabulary, speaking skills — all built around authentic English content.

What you'll practise:

• 5 key vocabulary items with definitions and usage notes
• Gap-fill and cloze exercises to test vocabulary in context
• Matching exercise to connect terms with their meanings

Lesson activities (9 exercises)

Each exercise builds on the previous one. Work through them in order for the best learning experience.

1. Warm-up — Discussion questions to activate what you already know about the topic.
2. Watch — Watch the video and note the main arguments and examples.
3. Comprehension — Answer questions to check your understanding of the main ideas and supporting details.
4. Vocabulary — Learn key words and expressions from the video, with definitions and usage notes.
5. True / False — Test your detailed understanding — decide if each statement matches the source.
6. Fill the gaps — Complete sentences with the correct vocabulary. Drag and drop or type your answers.
7. Multiple choice — Choose the correct answer from four options — testing comprehension and language use.
8. Matching — Connect words, phrases, or concepts to their correct counterparts.
9. Discussion — Reflect on the topic and share your opinions using the language you've learned.

Vocabulary

This lesson introduces 5 key terms drawn directly from the video:

• To get your wires crossed — to misunderstand someone, often resulting in confusion about a plan or arrangement.
• To read between the lines — to understand the real or hidden meaning in something that is not stated directly.
• To strike the right tone — to communicate in a way that is appropriate for the specific situation, audience, or purpose.
• A lag in communication — a delay between a message being sent and the response being received.
• To come across as (adjective/adverb) — to make a particular impression on people; how you seem to others.

Grammar

This lesson includes a grammar focus with clear explanations and practice exercises.