This lesson covers vocabulary related to technology, the internet, and modern daily life. 🔹 Technology vocabulary : • smartphone — a mobile phone with internet access • social media — websites for sharing content (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) • artificial intelligence (AI) — machines that can think and learn • the internet / cyberspace • application (app) — a software program • digital — relating to computers and the internet • network — a system connecting computers or people • cyberbullying — using technology to harass someone • e-commerce — buying and selling goods online • innovation — a new idea or invention 🔹 Advantages of technology : • faster communication worldwide • access to information and education online • medical advances and better diagnoses • e-commerce creates jobs and opportunities 🔹 Disadvantages / risks : • addiction to social media / screens • cyberbullying and online harassment • misinformation (fake news) • privacy risks and data theft • digital divide — inequality in access to technology 🔹 Useful phrases : • Technology has changed the way we live. • Social media can be both useful and dangerous. • We should use technology responsibly. • The digital divide is a major challenge in Africa.

📝 Advantages vs Disadvantages — classify these: 1. You can find information quickly online. → Advantage 2. Cyberbullying makes young people suffer. → Disadvantage 3. Doctors can now diagnose diseases more accurately. → Advantage 4. Many people share false information on social media. → Disadvantage 5. Students in remote areas can study online. → Advantage 📝 Translate : • Je passe trop de temps sur les réseaux sociaux. → I spend too much time on social media. • La technologie a transformé notre façon de communiquer. → Technology has transformed the way we communicate. • Il faut utiliser internet de façon responsable. → We must use the internet responsibly.