EF 4e Advanced - Unit 6B - Can't Give it Up

a screen (📺)

The flat part you look at on a phone, tablet, or computer

a touch screen (📲)

A screen you can touch to use your device

a keypad (🔢)

A small set of buttons to type numbers or letters

a keyboard (⌨️)

A larger set of keys for typing

a password (🔒)

A secret word you type to log in

a passcode (🔐)

A secret number you enter to unlock something

your contacts (📇)

People and phone numbers saved on your phone

your settings (⚙️)

Where you change how your device works

broadband (🌐)

Fast internet with a cable at home

wi-fi (📶)

Wireless internet for phones and devices

an update (🔄)

A new version of software or an app

a pop-up (🚨)

A small message window that appears on screen

coverage (📡)

The area where your phone can get signal

signal (📶)

The strength of your phone's connection

to download (⬇️)

To get a file or app from the internet

to stream (🎥)

To watch or listen online without downloading

to scroll (☝️)

To move a page up or down with your finger

to swipe (👉)

To move your finger across the screen quicklya

to hang up (☎️)

To end a phone call

to top up (💳)

To add more money to your phone credit

to put sb through (📞)

To connect someone's call to another person

to get through to sb (📲)

To successfully call and speak to someone

to switch off (🔌)

To turn something off

to unplug (🔌)

To take the plug out of the socket

daily screen time (⏰)

The total hours you use your screen each day

number of pick-ups a day (📈)

How many times you check your phone daily

checking your phone (👀📱)

Looking at your phone for messages or updates

playing games on the phone (🎮📱)

Using your phone to play mobile games

reading newspapers on the phone (🗞️📱)

Reading news articles on your device

getting information (🔍)

Finding facts or answers

using apps / deleting apps (📱 / 🗑️)

Opening or removing phone applications

going on social media (🌐)

Using platforms like Instagram or Twitter

using WhatsApp / Twitter / Instagram (💬 / 🐦 / 📸)

Chatting or posting on these social apps

using the phone for work (💼📱)

Doing job tasks on your mobile

being in a group chat (👥💬)

Chatting with many people at once in an app

relying on your phone (📱)

Depending on your phone for daily things

not being kept in the loop (🚫🔁)

Not being informed about what others are doing

turning the phone off (📴)

Switching your phone off

using a phone as a source of news (📰📱)

Getting updates or headlines from your phone

scrolling through social media (📜📱)

Looking through posts on apps

having a digital detox (📵)

Taking a break from all screens and internet

phone addiction / technology addiction (📱 / 💻)

Not being able to stop using your phone or tech

social media obsession (📲😵)

Thinking too much about social media

pick up the phone (📞)

Take or check your phone

put the phone away (📴📦)

Stop using your phone and put it down

use the phone for directions / reading / music (📖🎵)

To help you navigate, read, or listen

addicted to technology (💻)

Needing to use tech all the time

behavioural addictions ()

Addictions to actions, not substances

screen addiction (📺)

Not being able to stop using screens

social media addiction (📱)

Needing to constantly use social media

game mechanics (🎮⚙️)

The rules and design of a game

compulsive phone use (📱😣)

Using your phone without control

tech detox (📵)

A break from using technology

taking a digital detox (📴)

Stopping phone or internet use for a time

obsessive behaviour (🔁😵)

Doing something again and again with strong focus

getting hooked (🎣)

Becoming addicted to something

being obsessed with sth (🌀)

Always thinking about something

have an obsession with (🔒)

To have a strong, controlling interest

being dependent on ()

Needing something to function normally

being fed up with (😤)

Being tired and annoyed with something

being sick of ()

Hating something because of overuse

missing out on something (❌🎉)

Not experiencing something others do

checking for notifications (🔔👀)

Looking to see if something new appeared on your phone

unable to stop scrolling (📜)

Can't stop moving through content

constantly connected (🔌🌐)

Always online or using devices

unable to disconnect (📱🔒)

Can't stop using tech or social media

stress (😰)

Feeling worried or pressured

sleep problems (🌙💤❌)

Difficulty sleeping well

fits of rage (😡💥)

Sudden intense anger

emotional impact (💔)

How something affects your feelings

health problems (❌)

Issues with your body or mind

hypochondriac ()

Someone who worries too much about their health

sleep habit (🛌🔁)

Your regular bedtime routine

vitamin supplements (💊)

Extra pills to help your body stay healthy

wellbeing (‍♀️)

General health and happiness

lack of sleep (😴❌)

Not enough rest

sitting in front of a screen (📺)

Using a device while not moving for a long time

hide under the bed to play Fortnite (🛏️🎮)

Secretly use a device to play games

being isolated (🙍‍♂️🚪)

Feeling alone or cut off from others

being out of the loop (🚫🔁)

Not knowing what's happening

meltdowns (💥😖)

Emotional breakdowns, often from stress or overload

I get a little irritated (😒)

I feel a bit annoyed

I could live without my phone (🚫📱)

I don't really need my phone

It drives me up the wall (😤)

It makes me really angry

It's kind of weird ()

It feels a bit strange

I quietly get wound up (🔥)

I get angry but don't show it

I just couldn't cope with (😵)

I wasn't able to handle it

I was panicking that... (😱)

I was suddenly very afraid

I considered going out to buy the papers (🗞️🛍️)

I thought about buying a newspaper

I'd quite like to keep my job (💼👍)

I want to stay employed

I decided to keep my phone on (📱🔛)

I chose not to turn it off

He's like the healthiest person you've ever met (🏃‍♂️)

He is extremely health-conscious

She doesn't even like eating what she makes (🚫🍰)

She bakes but doesn't enjoy eating it

She's got every single baking book (📚)

She owns all the books about baking

I don't think she has a sweet tooth (🍬❌)

She doesn't really like sweets

obsessed with (😵🔁)

Thinking about something all the time

addicted to ()

Needing something and can't stop

mad about ()

Liking something very much

dependent on ()

Needing someone or something

fed up with (😤)

Tired and bored of something