This week, we answer a question from Kaia from China.Could you tell me the differences between technology and technique? And how do we use them in our daily life? Thank you.Dear Kaia, Thank you for your question.The words "technology" and "technique" are different.But they both come from a Greek word meaning the study of an art or craft.Words starting with tech- and techno-, describe a skill, art or way of doing things."Technique" is a way of doing a specific activity.For example, if you study the guitar, you can learn techniques for playing different kinds of music.If you like cooking, you can learn techniques for making foods from around the world. Here is an example:The soccer players train every day to improve their technique."Technology" is the use of scientific knowledge and methods.Technology makes jobs easier by improving machines and tools. For example:
