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📕 A2: Grades 7-9 • DIGITAL LIFE

Using Devices Every Day

In this lesson, you will learn to talk about what you can and can't do with your devices, and what you have to do to take care of them. We will read a blog, listen to a monologue, and practice speaking and writing.

Using Devices Every Day
💬 Warm-up
1 What devices do you use every day?
2 What can you do with your smartphone?
3 Do you have to use a tablet for school? Why or why not?

🎯 Objectives

  • Understand and use can/can't to talk about ability with devices.
  • Use have to to talk about necessity for device care.
  • Describe daily device use with target vocabulary: smartphone, tablet, app, website, charger, battery, screen.
In this block:

📚 Vocabulary

1.
smartphone
"I use my smartphone to call my friends and check social media."
A mobile phone with many features like internet and apps.
2.
tablet
"My tablet is great for reading e-books and watching videos."
A thin, flat computer with a touch screen.
3.
app
"I downloaded a new app for learning languages on my phone."
A program or piece of software designed for a specific purpose on a device.
4.
website
"The school website has all the homework and news."
A page or collection of pages on the internet.
5.
charger
"I forgot my charger at home, so my phone battery is low."
A device used to put electricity into a battery.
6.
battery
"My tablet battery lasts for about ten hours."
A container that stores electricity for a device.
7.
screen
"The screen on my smartphone is cracked, but it still works."
The part of a device where you see pictures and text.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
smartphone
A mobile phone with many features like internet and apps.
tablet
A thin, flat computer with a touch screen.
app
A program or piece of software designed for a specific purpose on a device.
website
A page or collection of pages on the internet.
charger
A device used to put electricity into a battery.
battery
A container that stores electricity for a device.
screen
The part of a device where you see pictures and text.

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. My tablet is useful for taking notes in class.
2. I use a weather app to check if it will rain today.
3. I need to buy a new charger because my old one broke.
4. The screen on my phone is very bright and easy to read.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. My tablet is useful for taking notes in class.
2. I use a weather app to check if it will rain today.
3. I need to buy a new charger because my old one broke.
4. The screen on my phone is very bright and easy to read.

📖 Reading

My Devices and Me

Hi, I'm Marco, and I want to tell you about my devices. I have a smartphone and a tablet. My smartphone is always with me. I can call my friends and send messages. I also have some fun apps like a music app and a game app. But I can't use my phone at school. I have to keep it in my bag during class.

My tablet is great for homework. I can search the school website for assignments. I also use it to read e-books. The screen is bigger than my phone screen, so it is easier to read. But I have to charge it every night because the battery doesn't last all day. I always carry a charger in my backpack.

Sometimes I forget to charge my tablet, and then I can't use it in the morning. That is a problem! But I love my devices. They help me learn and have fun. What about you? What can you do with your devices?

Comprehension Questions

1.
What two devices does Marco have?
He has a smartphone and a tablet.
2.
What can Marco do with his smartphone?
He can call his friends and send messages.
3.
Why does Marco have to keep his phone in his bag at school?
Because he can't use his phone during class.
4.
What does Marco use his tablet for?
He uses it for homework, searching the school website, and reading e-books.
5.
Why does Marco carry a charger in his backpack?
Because the battery of his tablet doesn't last all day, so he has to charge it.

🎧 Listening Practice

My Daily Device Routine

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
What does Amelia do first in the morning?
She checks her smartphone for messages and the weather.
2.
Why does Amelia have to take her charger to school?
Because her phone battery is often low.
3.
What do they use at school?
They use tablets for reading and math apps.
4.
What does Amelia do after school?
She uses her phone to watch videos and visits a website for her favorite band.
5.
What happens if Amelia forgets to charge her devices?
She can't use them the next day.

🗣️ Pair Work

Device Talk

"Practice talking about what you do with your devices. Use the vocabulary words and the grammar (can/can't / have to)."

👉 Step 1: Think about your most used device. Is it a smartphone, tablet, or something else?

👉 Step 2: Make two sentences: one with 'can' (something you are able to do) and one with 'have to' (something you must do for the device).

👉 Step 3: Share your sentences with a partner or record them.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: smartphone tablet app website charger battery screen
✍️ WRITING

My Devices

Write about your devices. First, name your main device (e.G., a smartphone or tablet). Then describe 2 things you can do with it. Finally, say what you have to do to take care of it (e.G., charge the battery, keep the screen clean). Write 80-100 words.

✅ Checklist:
  • Minimum 80 words.
  • Use at least 4 vocabulary words.
  • Include one sentence with 'can' and one with 'have to'.
  • Start with a topic sentence.
🎙️ SPEAKING

Device Talk

Record a 45-second talk about your phone. Begin with what phone you have. Then say 2 things you can do with it. Then explain 1 thing you have to do (e.G., find a charger if the battery is low). End with 1 thing you can't live without on your phone.

✅ Checklist:
  • Recording duration: 45 seconds.
  • Use at least 4 vocabulary words.
  • Use 'can' and 'have to' at least once.
  • Speak clearly and at a natural pace.
Helpful Phrases
  • My device is a [type of device].
  • With my smartphone, I can [activity].
  • I have to charge my phone every night.
  • I can't imagine my day without my [app/device].
  • The best thing about my device is [feature].
  • Sometimes I have to replace the battery.