JAM topic · Intermediate
Video Calls for Staying Connected
Talk about how video call applications help friends and families maintain strong relationships across distances.
How to structure your minute
- 1
Start
state the role of video calls
- 2
Middle
describe how you use them
- 3
End
express feelings about this technology
Sample answer
about 126 words · 1 minuteVideo calls have made staying in touch with distant loved ones much easier than ever before. With modern video applications, we can see facial expressions and hear voices in real time regardless of location. I regularly use video calls to speak with my grandparents who live in another city far away. Seeing their faces on my screen makes our conversations feel much closer and warmer than regular phone calls. We can share special moments, celebrate birthdays, and show each other new items in our homes. Sometimes internet connections can lag or drop, which can be frustrating during an important story. Despite occasional technical glitches, video communication bridges geographical gaps effectively. I am really grateful for this technology because it brings my family together despite physical distance.
Use it for ideas. Say it your own way.
Useful phrases
staying in touch with...
Social media helps with staying in touch with school friends.
in real time
The app shows traffic updates in real time.
bridges geographical gaps
Modern travel bridges geographical gaps between countries.
grateful for this technology
I am grateful for this technology during long trips.
Common mistakes
I call video my family every week.
I video call my family every week.
Use 'video call' as a compound verb before the object.
Video call is more good than phone call.
Video calls are better than phone calls.
Use the irregular comparative form 'better' instead of 'more good'.
Tips for this topic
- Focus on emotional benefits alongside technical details to make your response engaging.
- If you stumble, take a quick breath and continue speaking without stopping.
Now say it yourself
Speak on “Video Calls for Staying Connected” for one minute. You get what went well and the one thing to fix.