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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skype is known for revolutionizing internet-based communication. It was founded in 2003 offering free voice calls between PCs and economical rates for calling landlines and mobile phones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this legendary service is scheduled to be retired on May 5, as Microsoft transitions its focus to the more up-to-date Microsoft Teams Free platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s read the article and know more about this iconic application shutting down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/technology\/software\/skype-is-shutting-down-after-two-decades\/ar-AA1zZV5l?ocid=BingNewsSerp<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “free tier<\/strong>” mean? “Skype will \u201cno longer be available\u201d to use starting in May, the\u00a0company confirmed on X, telling users that their log-in information can be used on Microsoft Teams\u2019 free tier<\/strong> in the \u201ccoming days.\u201d<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does the phrase “ill-fated<\/strong>” mean? “Microsoft integrated the service into its other products, such as Office and its ill-fated<\/strong> mobile operating service Windows Phone.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence and give 2 synonyms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “catch on<\/strong>” mean? “Skype launched in 2003 in Estonia and quickly caught on<\/strong> as a way to make free calls worldwide, a notable perk considering international calling on traditional phones used to be expensive.<\/em>” Use it in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What are your thoughts on Skype shutting down?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Have you had much experience with Skype? What are your thoughts on its strengths and weaknesses?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What video calling apps do you use most often? And why is it your call app of choice?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Can you think of any apps that were once staples in your routine, but have since fallen out of favor? What lead to it becoming less popular than before?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Which of your frequently used apps would you be most upset to lose access to? And why? <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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