The Frictionless Life: a book review on technology and convenience
A critical review of a book arguing that digital convenience reshapes our choices; students analyze the reviewer's stance and write a review.
C2Adults55 minReview
About this lesson
A C2 reading lesson (review). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- C2
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Review
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 55 minutes
- Topic
- Technology
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Matching, Multiple choice
- Key words
- labour-saving, drudgery, autoplay, feed, default, deliberation
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Analyze the structure and stance of a sophisticated, balanced book review
- Understand precise evaluative and critical vocabulary
- Write a critical review that weighs strengths against weaknesses