These questions can serve as conversation starters, discussion topics, or even debate prompts. Encourage students to share their thoughts, opinions, and personal experiences related to technology. You can also divide students into pairs or small groups to engage in more in-depth conversations and encourage interaction among them.

Here are some conversation starters and questions related to the topic of technology to promote speaking among ESL students:

1. How has technology impacted your daily life? Can you give specific examples?
2. What are some of the most significant technological advancements you’ve witnessed in recent years?
3. How comfortable are you with using technology? Are there any specific devices or applications you find challenging to use?
4. In your opinion, what are the positive and negative effects of technology on society?
5. How has technology changed the way we communicate with each other? Do you think it has improved or hindered communication?
6. Can you think of any ways technology has transformed education? How do you use technology in your learning process?
7. What role does technology play in your professional life? How has it impacted your work or career?
8. Are there any technological inventions or innovations you are particularly excited about? Why?
9. Do you think technology is essential for personal growth and development? Why or why not?
10. How do you ensure a healthy balance between using technology and disconnecting from it?
11. How has technology changed the way people communicate with each other?
12. What are some of the negative effects of excessive screen time and technology use?
13. Do you think technology has made our lives easier or more complicated? Why?
14. What are the benefits and drawbacks of social media in today’s society?
15. How has technology impacted the job market? Are there any concerns or challenges associated with this?
16. In what ways has technology improved education? Are there any potential drawbacks?
17. How do you think technology has changed the entertainment industry?
18. Are there any ethical considerations when it comes to using technology? Can you give examples?
19. What role does technology play in tackling environmental issues and sustainability?
20. How has technology transformed the healthcare industry? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Here’s a vocabulary list for the topic of technology that can be useful for ESL students:

1. Access to the Internet – Able to connect to the Internet
2. Advances in technology – Progressive forward movement in technology
3. Back up your files – To save your data to another device
4. Become rapidly obsolete – Quickly become out of date
5. Computer literate – Adequate knowledge of a computer
6. Control remotely – To control technology from a distance
7. Downloading from the Internet – Take data off one computer to another via the Internet
8. Electronic Funds Transfer – EFT Payment via the Internet
9. Emerging technology – Brand new machines and software
10. Glued to the screen – Unable or unwilling to leave the digital device
11. Hacking into the network – To gain illegal access to the computer
12. Internet access – The ability to enter the Internet
13. Internet of Things – A network connecting machines in a location so that they can be remotely controlled
14. Internet-enabled – Machines or appliances that have Internet access
15. Keep a hard copy – Keep a paper copy
16. Labour-saving device – An appliance that saves work
17. Not rocket science – It is not very difficult
18. Online piracy – The downloading of licenced media without payment
19. Re-install the programs – To put computer programs back onto the computer
20. Shop online – Shop via the Internet
21. Shut down – Turn the computer off
22. Social media networks – Online platforms for communication between people and organisations
23. State-of-the-art technology – The best technology available
24. Surfing the web – To move from one site to another on the Internet
25. To click on an icon – To use the mouse to click on the pictures to get into programs
26. To crash – To stop working suddenly
27. To Log in – To sign onto the computer
28. To upgrade your computer system – To get a larger, quicker or more modern computer
29. Wireless hotspots – A location where the Internet is available

Encourage students to practice using these words in context, such as discussing their favorite devices, sharing their experiences with technology, or expressing their opinions about the impact of technology on society. Additionally, you can assign activities or discussions centered around technology to help reinforce the vocabulary and promote a better understanding of the topic.

Here’s a list of ethical problems in using technology that can be discussed as topics for ESL students:

1. Device
2. Gadget
3. Emerging technology
4. Social media
5. Password vs. Passcode
6. Browser
7. Search engine
8. Operating system
9. Virus
10. Firewall
11. Cybersecurity
12. Data
13. Cloud storage
14. Digital
15. Wireless
16. Bluetooth
17. Touchscreen
18. Cursor
19. Keyboard
20. Basic computer skills
21. Webcam
22. Headphones
23. Microphone
24. Rapidly obsolete
25. Throw-away society
26. Physical contact
27. Gaming
28. Virtual reality
29. Artificial intelligence
30. Augmented reality
31. Internet of Things
32. Automation
33. Privacy
34. Online shopping
35. E-commerce

Encourage students to choose a specific topic and discuss their opinions, share personal experiences, or debate the ethical implications of each issue. This will not only enhance their vocabulary and speaking skills but also promote critical thinking and awareness of the ethical challenges associated with technology.

1. Privacy and data protection
2. Cyberbullying and online harassment
3. Intellectual property rights and piracy
4. Fake news and misinformation
5. Digital divide and access to technology
6. Online scams and fraud
7. Addiction to technology and screen time
8. Social media and its impact on mental health
9. Surveillance and government monitoring
10. Online identity theft
11. Artificial intelligence and job displacement
12. Ethical dilemmas in AI decision-making
13. Biometric data collection and privacy concerns
14. Cybersecurity and protecting sensitive information
15. Online censorship and freedom of speech