Unit 24: My Favorite Apps
Warm-up and Vocabulary
We use apps to play games, chat, listen to music, and learn. Let’s learn the words!
| Word | Definition (in simple English) |
| app | A program on a phone or computer (e.g., Instagram, TikTok). |
| icon | A small picture on the screen that you click to open an app. |
| game | An app you play for fun (e.g., Mobile Legends). |
| chat | To talk to people by typing messages (e.g., on WhatsApp). |
| listen | To use your ears to hear sound (e.g., music on Spotify). |
| watch | To look at something that is moving (e.g., videos on YouTube). |
| favorite | The one you like more than all the others. |
Activity 1: Vocabulary Match
Activity 2: Check Your Vocabulary
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
Making Your Voice Interesting
In the a speaking test, Pronunciation is a key scoring criterion. This does not just mean saying your words correctly; it includes the music of your voice. This “music” is called intonation, and it refers to the way your voice’s pitch rises and falls as you speak.
Using intonation correctly is essential. It makes your speech sound natural, engaging, and easy to understand. It also helps the listener instantly know the difference between a statement and a question.
1. Falling Intonation: The Tone of Completion
Falling intonation is the most common pattern in English. It signals that you are making a statement, stating a fact, or have finished your thought. Your voice pitch goes down on the final stressed word of the sentence.
| When to Use | The Sound | Examples |
| For statements (facts, opinions, answers). | Your voice falls at the end. | |
2. Rising Intonation (↗️): The Tone of Inquiry
Rising intonation is the sound of a question. It signals to the listener that you are asking something that requires a “yes” or “no” answer. Your voice pitch goes up at the end of the sentence.
| When to Use | The Sound | Examples |
| For Yes/No questions (questions often starting with Do, Is, Are, Have). | Your voice rises at the end. | |
Tips:
- Avoid Sounding Robotic: Using only a flat, falling intonation can make you sound bored
- or robotic.
- Signal to Your Listener: Intonation sends clear signals.
- Practice with Statements vs. Questions: The easiest way to practice is to take a simple statement and turn it into a question, listening to how your voice changes.
- Statement: “You live in Bandung.”
- Question: “Do you live in Bandung?”
Skill Practice
Activity 1: Listen and Identify
Listen to the sentence. Is the intonation rising or falling?
Activity 2: What is the Intonation?
Read the sentence below. The instruction tells you if it is a statement or a Yes/No question. Click the record button and say the sentence using the correct intonation.
- Use a falling intonation for statements.
- Use a rising intonation for Yes/No questions.
1. “I like to chat with my friends.”
2. “Do you play Mobile Legends?”
3. “My favorite app is YouTube.”
4. “I scroll through Instagram every day.”
5. “Is that a new filter?” Instruction:
Activity 3: Guess the Word