Claro. Mantendo a progressão B1–B2 e o formato das aulas anteriores, esta aula combina Technology & Social Media com Can / Could / Should, trabalhando habilidade, possibilidade, pedidos e conselhos em situações reais.

AULA 6 — TECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL MEDIA

Nível: B1–B2
Duração: 60–90 minutos
Tema: Technology & Social Media
Gramática: Can / Could / Should
Vocabulário: tecnologia, internet, redes sociais, comunicação digital e segurança online

1. Objetivos da aula

Ao final da aula, o aluno deverá ser capaz de:

falar sobre tecnologia e redes sociais;
descrever como usa dispositivos e aplicativos;
falar sobre habilidades usando can / can't;
fazer pedidos e perguntas educadas usando could;
dar conselhos usando should / shouldn't;
discutir vantagens e desvantagens das redes sociais;
falar sobre segurança digital;
expressar opiniões sobre o impacto da tecnologia na sociedade.

2. Warm-up — Technology in Your Life

Comece com perguntas:

How much time do you spend online every day?
What device do you use the most?
What's your favorite app?
How often do you use social media?
Which social media platform do you use the most?
What do you mainly use your phone for?
Could you live without your smartphone?
What technology couldn't you live without?
What can technology do better than humans?
What should people do to use technology more responsibly?

Follow-up questions

Why?

How often?

What do you use it for?

What are the advantages?

What are the disadvantages?

3. Vocabulary — Technology

English	Português
technology	tecnologia
device	dispositivo
smartphone	smartphone
tablet	tablet
laptop	notebook
computer	computador
screen	tela
keyboard	teclado
mouse	mouse
software	software
hardware	hardware
app / application	aplicativo
website	site
platform	plataforma
internet connection	conexão com a internet
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
password	senha
account	conta
username	nome de usuário
notification	notificação
update	atualização
download	baixar
upload	enviar
file	arquivo
cloud storage	armazenamento em nuvem

4. Vocabulary — Social Media

English	Português
social media	redes sociais
social network	rede social
post	publicação
comment	comentário
like	curtida
share	compartilhar
follower	seguidor
following	seguindo
profile	perfil
feed	feed
story	story
livestream	transmissão ao vivo
influencer	influenciador
content creator	criador de conteúdo
viral	viral
hashtag	hashtag
trend	tendência
algorithm	algoritmo
direct message / DM	mensagem direta
block	bloquear
unfollow	deixar de seguir
delete	apagar

5. Useful Expressions

Technology

I use my phone to...

I spend a lot of time online.

I use technology every day.

I can't imagine my life without...

Technology makes it easier to...

Technology allows us to...

Social Media

I use social media mainly for...

I follow several...

I rarely post anything.

I often share...

I don't like sharing personal information online.

I think social media can be useful, but...

6. Grammar — CAN

Usamos can para falar sobre:

habilidade;
possibilidade;
permissão;
capacidade.

Ability

I can speak English.

She can use several software programs.

They can work remotely.

Possibility

Technology can make our lives easier.

Social media can be useful for businesses.

Permission

You can use my computer.

7. CAN — Structure

Affirmative

Subject + can + base verb

I can drive.

She can speak English.

We can work remotely.

Negative

Subject + can't + base verb

I can't drive.

She can't speak Chinese.

We can't access the website.

Question

Can + subject + base verb?

Can you use Excel?

Can you help me?

Can I use your phone?

Important

Depois de can, usamos o verbo na forma básica.

❌ I can to use it.

✅ I can use it.

❌ She can uses it.

✅ She can use it.

8. CAN — Practice

Complete:

I _______ use a smartphone.
She _______ speak three languages.
We _______ work from home.
_______ you help me with this app?
He _______ access the website.
You _______ download the file here.
I _______ understand this software.
_______ I use your computer?

Possible answers

can
can
can
Can
can't / can
can
can / can't
Can

9. COULD

Could possui vários usos importantes.

1. Habilidade no passado

When I was younger, I could spend hours playing computer games.

I could use basic computers when I was ten.

Compare:

I can use Photoshop now.

I could use Photoshop when I was at university.

10. COULD — Polite Requests

Could é muito usado para fazer pedidos de maneira mais educada.

Could you help me?

Could you send me the file?

Could you explain this?

Could you check my account?

Could you show me how this works?

Compare:

Can you help me?

Direto e normal.

Could you help me?

Mais educado.

11. COULD — Possibility

Também podemos usar could para possibilidades.

Social media could become even more important in the future.

Technology could change the way we work.

Artificial intelligence could replace some jobs.

This app could help you organize your work.

12. CAN × COULD

Can	Could
habilidade atual	habilidade passada
pedido direto	pedido mais educado
possibilidade	possibilidade
permissão	pedido educado

Examples

Can you send me the file?

Could you send me the file?

I can use this software.

I could use this software when I was working there.

Technology can improve productivity.

Technology could completely change this industry.

13. SHOULD

Usamos should principalmente para:

dar conselhos;
fazer recomendações;
dizer o que consideramos correto ou melhor;
falar sobre uma expectativa.

Examples

You should use a strong password.

You should update your software.

People should spend less time online.

You shouldn't share your password.

14. SHOULD — Structure

Affirmative

Subject + should + base verb

You should update your phone.

We should be careful online.

Negative

Subject + shouldn't + base verb

You shouldn't share personal information.

People shouldn't spend all day online.

Question

Should + subject + base verb?

Should I delete this app?

Should we post this?

Should people use social media less?

15. Important

Depois de should, usamos o verbo na forma básica.

❌ You should to change your password.

✅ You should change your password.

❌ You should changing your password.

✅ You should change your password.

16. Practice — CAN / COULD / SHOULD

Escolha a melhor opção.

You _______ use a stronger password.
a) can
b) should
c) could
_______ you help me with my computer?
a) Should
b) Could
c) Must
When I was a child, I _______ spend hours playing games.
a) could
b) should
c) can
You _______ share your password with strangers.
a) should
b) shouldn't
c) could
_______ I use your Wi-Fi?
a) Can
b) Should
c) Could
Technology _______ make communication easier.
a) can
b) should
c) could
We _______ be more careful about what we post online.
a) should
b) can
c) could
_______ you send me the document again, please?
a) Should
b) Could
c) Can

Answers

b
b
a
b
a / c
a / c
a
b

17. Technology Problems

English	Português
the battery is dead	a bateria acabou
the phone is frozen	o celular travou
the screen is broken	a tela está quebrada
the internet is down	a internet caiu
the connection is slow	a conexão está lenta
the computer crashed	o computador travou
the app isn't working	o aplicativo não está funcionando
I forgot my password	esqueci minha senha
my account was hacked	minha conta foi hackeada
I can't log in	não consigo entrar
the file won't open	o arquivo não abre
the system is down	o sistema está fora do ar

18. Speaking — Tech Support

Situation

Seu computador não está funcionando.

O aluno deve explicar:

My computer isn't working.

I can't access my files.

The screen is frozen.

I can't connect to the internet.

Peça ajuda usando could:

Could you help me?

Could you check the computer?

Could you show me what I should do?

O professor deve dar conselhos usando should:

You should restart the computer.

You should check the connection.

You should update the software.

19. Social Media — Advantages

Discuta:

Social media can...

help people communicate.

help businesses reach customers.

provide educational content.

help people find information.

create professional opportunities.

connect people from different countries.

promote small businesses.

help people learn languages.

20. Social Media — Disadvantages

Social media can also:

waste time.

cause stress.

spread misinformation.

affect people's privacy.

create unrealistic expectations.

reduce face-to-face communication.

become addictive.

affect people's concentration.

Discussion

Pergunte:

Which advantages are the most important?
Which disadvantages are the most serious?
Can social media be addictive?
Should children use social media?
Should parents control children's screen time?
Should people take regular breaks from social media?

21. Digital Safety

Apresente estas recomendações:

You should...

use strong passwords;
use two-factor authentication;
update your software;
check privacy settings;
be careful with links;
verify information;
use secure websites.

You shouldn't...

share your password;
click suspicious links;
share sensitive information;
accept every friend request;
post your location publicly;
trust everything you read online.

22. Speaking — Give Advice

Imagine que seu amigo tem estes problemas.

Problem 1

I spend five hours a day on social media.

Give three recommendations.

You should...

You shouldn't...

Problem 2

Someone I don't know is sending me messages.

You should...

You shouldn't...

Problem 3

My account was hacked.

You should...

You could...

Problem 4

I can't stop checking my phone.

You should...

You could...

23. Discussion — Technology and Society

Is technology making our lives easier?
Are people too dependent on smartphones?
Could AI change the job market?
Should companies allow employees to work remotely?
Can social media improve people's lives?
Should children have smartphones?
Could technology replace teachers?
Should people limit their screen time?
Can social media be a good source of news?
Should people be more careful about their digital footprint?

24. Debate — Social Media: Good or Bad?

Divida a turma em dois grupos.

Group A — Social media is beneficial

Use:

Social media can...

It allows people to...

It could help...

People can use it to...

Group B — Social media is harmful

Use:

People shouldn't...

Social media can cause...

It could lead to...

People should spend less time...

Final question

Overall, do the advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages?

25. Role-play — Asking for Help

Situation

Você está em uma loja de tecnologia e precisa de ajuda.

Customer

Pergunte:

Could you help me?

Could you explain the difference between these two phones?

Can this phone connect to Wi-Fi?

Can I use it with my current SIM card?

Could you show me how it works?

Which one should I buy?

Sales assistant

Responda:

You can use it with...

You could choose...

I think you should...

This model is better for...

26. Speaking — My Relationship with Technology

O aluno deve falar durante 3 minutos.

Inclua:

What devices you use.
What you use them for.
Which apps you use.
How often you use social media.
What technology has made easier.
What technology can do.
What technology could change in the future.
What people should do to use technology responsibly.

Required language

Use:

3 sentences with can;
2 sentences with could;
3 sentences with should.

27. Grammar Challenge

Transforme as frases.

Example

It's a good idea to use a strong password.

→ You should use a strong password.

It's a good idea to update your software.
It's not a good idea to share your password.
Is it possible for you to help me?
Is it possible for you to send the file?
I had the ability to use computers when I was ten.
Is it possible for me to use your phone?
It's a good idea to check the privacy settings.
It's not a good idea to click unknown links.

Answers

You should update your software.
You shouldn't share your password.
Could you help me?
Could you send me the file?
I could use computers when I was ten.
Can/Could I use your phone?
You should check the privacy settings.
You shouldn't click unknown links.

28. Error Correction

Corrija os erros:

I can to use Photoshop.
You should to change your password.
Could you to help me?
She can speaks English.
You shouldn't sharing personal information.
When I was younger, I can use computers.
He could to solve the problem.
You should uses two-factor authentication.

Answers

I can use Photoshop.
You should change your password.
Could you help me?
She can speak English.
You shouldn't share personal information.
When I was younger, I could use computers.
He could solve the problem.
You should use two-factor authentication.

29. Final Speaking Challenge

"Technology in the Future"

Imagine technology in 2040.

Responda:

What can technology do today?
What could technology do in 2040?
How could AI change education?
How could technology change work?
Could people stop using smartphones?
What should governments do about technology?
What should schools teach students?
What should individuals do to protect their privacy?
What technology could become obsolete?
What technology would you like to see in the future?

Challenge

O aluno deve falar durante 4–5 minutos.

Use:

CAN

Technology can already...

COULD

In the future, technology could...

SHOULD

Governments should...

People shouldn't...

30. Homework — Writing

Escreva 200–250 palavras com o título:

"How Technology Is Changing Our Lives"

Inclua:

vantagens da tecnologia;
desvantagens;
impacto nas relações sociais;
impacto no trabalho;
impacto na educação;
previsão para o futuro;
conselhos para usar tecnologia de maneira responsável.

Grammar requirement

Use pelo menos:

4 × can
4 × could
4 × should / shouldn't

31. Homework — Speaking

Grave um áudio de 3–4 minutos respondendo:

"Could you live without social media and your smartphone?"

Explique:

what you use them for;
what you can do without them;
what you couldn't do easily;
what you should change about your digital habits.

32. Review

CAN

Ability

I can use a computer.

Possibility

Technology can improve productivity.

Permission

Can I use your phone?

COULD

Past ability

I could use computers when I was ten.

Polite request

Could you help me?

Possibility

Technology could change education.

SHOULD

Advice

You should use a strong password.

Negative advice

You shouldn't share personal information.

33. Key Vocabulary

device — dispositivo
software — software
app — aplicativo
account — conta
password — senha
notification — notificação
social media — redes sociais
post — publicação
comment — comentário
follower — seguidor
share — compartilhar
privacy — privacidade
algorithm — algoritmo
influencer — influenciador
content creator — criador de conteúdo
screen time — tempo de tela
online safety — segurança online
digital footprint — pegada digital
go viral — viralizar
get hacked — ser hackeado

34. Teacher's Evaluation

Skill	Score
Technology vocabulary	/5
Social media vocabulary	/5
Grammar	/5
Pronunciation	/5
Fluency	/5
Interaction	/5
Can / Can't	/5
Could	/5
Should / Shouldn't	/5
Ability to give advice	/5

Main objective

O aluno deve terminar a aula conseguindo falar sobre tecnologia e redes sociais, descrever habilidades e possibilidades, fazer pedidos educados e oferecer conselhos, usando can, could e should de maneira natural em situações reais.

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