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📕 A2: Grades 10-12 • SMARTPHONES & TECHNOLOGY

Phone Life: How Young People Use Smartphones

In this lesson, you will read a blog about smartphone habits, listen to Lucy talk about her digital day, discuss your own phone use, and write and speak about your daily phone routine.

Phone Life: How Young People Use Smartphones
💬 Warm-up
1 How often do you use your phone every day?
2 What is your favorite app? Why?
3 Do you take many photos with your phone?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use present simple to describe routines
  • Ask and answer 'How often...?' questions
  • Talk about smartphone apps and habits
In this block:

📚 Vocabulary

1.
camera
"The camera on my phone takes great photos."
A device used to take pictures or record videos.
2.
selfie
"My sister loves to take a selfie before we go out."
A photo you take of yourself, usually with a phone.
3.
social media
"Many people check their social media every morning."
Websites and apps like Instagram or TikTok where people share content.
4.
online
"I spend about two hours online after school."
Connected to the internet; using the internet.
5.
browse
"I like to browse YouTube for funny videos."
To look at or search through information, especially online.
6.
message
"I always message my friends before bed."
A written communication sent by phone or computer.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
camera
A device used to take pictures or record videos.
selfie
A photo you take of yourself, usually with a phone.
social media
Websites and apps like Instagram or TikTok where people share content.
online
Connected to the internet; using the internet.
browse
To look at or search through information, especially online.
message
A written communication sent by phone or computer.

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. He shops online for clothes every week.
2. Did you send me a message last night?
3. I often browse news websites in the morning.
4. I spend too much time on social media .
5. My phone has a great camera so I take a lot of pictures.
6. She took a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. He shops online for clothes every week.
2. Did you send me a message last night?
3. I often browse news websites in the morning.
4. I spend too much time on social media .
5. My phone has a great camera so I take a lot of pictures.
6. She took a selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower.

📖 Reading

How Young People Use Their Phones

A new blog post asks: How do teens use their phones? Many young people say they use their phone for everything. The camera is very important. They take photos of food, friends, and places. Some teens take a selfie every day and post it on social media.

Others use their phone to browse the internet or watch videos. They spend hours online watching short clips. A lot of teens message their friends all day. They use apps like WhatsApp or Instagram. One student says: 'I check my phone fifty times a day!'

But some young people also use their phones for school. They look up information and do homework. The blog says phones are a big part of teen life. How often do you use yours?

Comprehension Questions

1.
What do many teens use their camera for?
They take photos of food, friends, and places.
2.
Where do teens post their selfies?
They post selfies on social media.
3.
How do teens spend hours online?
They browse the internet or watch videos.
4.
Do teens only use phones for fun? Explain.
No, some use phones for school — to look up information and do homework.
5.
How often does one student check their phone?
They check it fifty times a day.

🎧 Listening Practice

Lucy's Digital Day

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
What does Lucy do first in the morning with her phone?
She checks her messages.
2.
What does Lucy do while she eats breakfast?
She browses social media.
3.
How often does Lucy take a selfie?
Almost every day.
4.
When does Lucy not use her phone?
During dinner.
5.
Does Lucy think her phone use is normal? Why?
Yes, because she thinks it's normal for someone her age.

🗣️ Pair Work

Online Life

"Work with a partner. Take turns asking and answering these questions. Try to use the vocabulary words."

👉 Ask your partner: How often do you use your phone each day?

👉 Ask: What do you do online in the morning?

👉 Ask: Do you take selfies? How often? Where do you post them?

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: camera selfie social media online browse message
✍️ WRITING

Phone Habits

Write about a typical day using your phone. Include morning, afternoon, and evening. Mention which apps you use and for how long.

✅ Checklist:
  • Write 80-100 words.
  • Use present simple.
  • Structure: first describe morning, then afternoon, then evening.
  • Use at least 4 vocabulary words (camera, selfie, social media, online, browse, message).
  • Start sentences like 'In the morning, I...' or 'After school, I...'.
🎙️ SPEAKING

Digital Day

Record a 45-second talk about a day in your digital life. Start in the morning, then afternoon, then evening. Speak at a natural pace.

✅ Checklist:
  • Duration: 45 seconds.
  • Use at least 4 vocabulary words.
  • Focus on fluency — don't worry about mistakes.
  • Structure: Begin with 'In the morning...', then 'Later...', end with 'In the evening...'.
Helpful Phrases
  • In the morning, I usually check my messages first.
  • After school, I browse TikTok for about an hour.
  • I sometimes take a selfie if I look good.
  • My favorite social media app is Instagram.