Bill Gates (Upper-Intermediate)

Who doesn't know Bill Gates?
Click here and listen to this piece of news.
You should listen to it to get a general understanding.
Later, try to complete the gaps you find below (see the glossary and the key in the article itself):
1. According to the article, Bill gates ______ _______ of the future and decided to work on computers.
2. After he ________ ______ of school, he moved to Mexico.
3. Today, he's the youngest __________ billionaire
4. Although he's in his 50s, he still has ______ _______
5. Today, he's focused on his _________ _________
6. For him, being rich also means ________ ________

Tackling Technophobia (Advanced)

Listen to Ida Harris talking about the Older Adults Technology Services Office (OATS) in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

She explains her original fear of computers and how she is competent enough now to play a significant role on OATS’ Senior Planet website.

This is a good example that shows technophobes they can overcome their fears of IT.

Wikis in plain English (ADVANCED)

Hi there! Look at this! Have you ever heard of wikis? I know the wikipedia, but actually, I have to confess the first time I heard of wikis was two or three weeks ago when my students of the 4th year explained it to me. In case not everybody knows about it, watch this video where you have a perfect explanation in plain English. If I knew how to do it, for sure I would include wikis in my blog... so, please... can you help me? I think we would all find it very useful for written debates!