Marios spends about 14 hours every day using his phone. He thinks of his phone as a drug he carries in his pocket. Now, he is trying to get help to stop this phone addiction. Marios believes he uses his phone so much because he feels lonely sometimes.
Phone addiction isn't officially a medical condition, but many people are affected by it. More people are seeking help in rehab centers for phone dependency. Experts explain that smartphones are changing how our brains work. People are finding it hard to ignore notifications and spend more time on screens.
Many people say they spend too much time with their phones. Some feel guilty because they might be missing real-life moments. Help can be found through group and individual therapy in rehab centers. These therapies help reduce screen time and promote real-world activities.
Original news source: How addicted are we to our phones? Some of us are going to rehab (BBC)
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π Vocabulary:
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. How many hours do you spend on your phone daily?
2. Can you remember a day without using any technology?
3. What is your favorite activity that does not involve screens?
4. How do you feel when you can't use your phone for a day?
5. Discuss a time when you hung out with friends without using phones.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
He spends about 14 hours daily.
He compares it to having a drug in his pocket.
He wants to overcome his phone addiction.
They are changing our brain chemistry.
They report spending too much time on their phones.
Help is available in rehab centers.
They encourage real-world interactions.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
spends about 14 every day using his phone. He of his phone as a drug he carries in his pocket. Now, he is trying to get help to stop this phone addiction. Marios believes he uses his phone so much he feels lonely sometimes. Phone addiction isn't officially a condition, but many people are affected by it. More people are help in rehab centers for . Experts explain that smartphones are changing how our brains work. People are finding it hard to notifications and spend more time on screens. Many people say they spend too much time with their phones. Some feel guilty because they might be moments. Help can be found through group and individual therapy in rehab centers. These therapies reduce screen time and promote real-world activities.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What do you think of people using their phones too much?
2. Have you ever felt addicted to a device?
3. How can phones negatively impact real-life interactions?
4. Why might someone compare their phone to a drug?
5. What are some ways to spend less time on the phone?
6. How does social media contribute to phone addiction?
7. Would you consider seeking help if you were addicted to your phone?
8. What activities can be more enjoyable than using phones?
9. Is it easy to ignore phone notifications? Why or why not?
10. Can phone addiction affect homework or study time?
11. What would you miss most without your phone?
12. How do your friends use their phones?
Individual Activities
ππ Vocabulary Meanings:
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