Unit 5: Recreation Technology Grammar
Tronc Commun Science
Grammar Focus: Leisure Activities
Master the grammatical structures needed to discuss recreational activities and technology-enhanced leisure.
Topics
• Present continuous
• Adverbs of frequency
• Suggestions
Tech Connection
VR gaming
Fitness apps
Streaming platforms
Skills
Describing activities
Making plans
Tech-enhanced leisure
1. Present Continuous for Activities
Structure
am/is/are + verb+ing
Use for:
- Activities happening now
- Temporary situations
- Future arrangements
Tech Leisure Examples
“I am playing VR tennis right now.”
“She is streaming a new podcast this week.”
“We are meeting in-game tomorrow.”
Interactive Practice
Complete these sentences about digital recreation:
1. “They __________ (watch) an esports tournament live on Twitch.”
2. “My brother __________ (not play) video games; he’s coding a game.”
2. Adverbs of Frequency for Habits
Frequency Scale
Tech Habit Examples
Position: Before main verb, after “be”
“I usually check fitness app data after workouts.”
“She is always watching tech tutorials on YouTube.”
“They never miss their weekly gaming session.”
Tech Tip: Use these when discussing app usage or digital routines.
Create Your Digital Routine
Complete with your habits (use adverbs of frequency):
“I __________ play mobile games during breaks.”
“My friends and I __________ meet in VR chat rooms.”
3. Suggesting Recreational Activities
Common Structures
| Structure | Tech Leisure Example |
|---|---|
| Let’s + verb | “Let’s try that new AR game” |
| How about + -ing? | “How about streaming a movie?” |
| We could + verb | “We could join the online tournament” |
Responding to Suggestions
“That sounds great!”
“I’d love to!”
“I’m not really into that”
“Maybe another time”
Roleplay: Planning Tech Activities
Student A: Suggest a digital leisure activity
Student B: Respond appropriately
4. Grammar in Gaming Context
In-Game Chat Examples
Present Continuous:
“I’m defending the base!”
Adverbs of Frequency:
“We usually play at 8pm”
Suggestions:
“Let’s attack from the left”
Create Your Game Dialogue
Write a short in-game conversation using:
- 1 present continuous sentence
- 1 adverb of frequency
- 1 suggestion
