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Sep 22
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Why Do Old People Complain About Tech? E...

Hilary Platt
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Do you ever feel frustrated by modern technology and wish things were simpler? You're not alone, and this common feeling is your key to unlocking advanced English (https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/) skills! In this lesson, you will train your ear to understand authentic, natural-speed English by exploring why both older and younger generations find modern life challenging. We'll explain specific vocabulary like 'built-in obsolescence', 'chatbot', and 'digital content', analyze common complaint phrases used by British English speakers, and discuss the cultural concept of a 'Boomer'. Learning this real-world language is not just interesting, it directly improves your IELTS listening score by familiarizing you with diverse accents and complex topics, while the phrases you learn (https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/) will make your spoken English sound more natural and fluent in any conversation. Watch now and turn your daily frustrations into a powerful English learning opportunity.


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