In this 6 Minute English video from BBC Learning English, Neil and Beth discuss the growing concerns about smartphone use among children and adults. They explore the negative effects of excessive smartphone usage and the dilemma parents face when deciding whether to give their children a smartphone.
Today’s movie
6 Minute English: Are Kids Better Off Without a Phone?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af7VzZTzmlg
Listening Quiz
Let’s test your knowledge with a quiz question related to smartphone usage.
Q1: According to a recent survey, how long does the average American 11-to-14-year-old spend looking at a screen every day?
Q2: What does the phrase ‘at the end of the day’ mean?
Q3: What is the meaning of the slang term ‘bestie’?
Q4: What does it mean to be torn between two things?
Q5: What does it imply when something goes viral?
Vocabulary
Let’s expand our vocabulary with some key terms from the video.
At the end of the day, we need to make a decision that benefits everyone.
I can always count on my bestie to cheer me up when I’m feeling down.
She was torn between studying abroad and staying close to her family.
The car accident was a nightmare for the whole family.
The video of the cute puppy went viral on social media, gaining millions of views.