JAM topic · Intermediate
Living Without Internet for a Day
Imagine spending twenty-four hours completely offline and describe what that would be like.
How to structure your minute
- 1
Start
Describe how you would feel initially
- 2
Middle
Talk about offline activities you would do
- 3
End
Share what you would learn from the experience
Sample answer
about 133 words · 1 minuteSpending a whole day without the internet sounds like a challenging experiment in our connected world. At first, I would probably feel anxious because checking my phone for messages has become an automatic habit. However, once I adjusted to being offline, I think it would be a wonderfully relaxing experience. Without notifications interrupting me, I could spend uninterrupted hours reading physical books, drawing, or going on a long bike ride in nature. I would also have deeper face-to-face conversations with my family without looking at screens during dinner. By the end of the day, I believe I would feel calmer and more relaxed mentally. Disconnecting from the internet temporarily reminds us that there is a rich world outside our screens. It is a healthy habit that I should try to practice more often.
Use it for ideas. Say it your own way.
Useful phrases
in our connected world
Privacy is very important in our connected world.
an automatic habit
Checking emails every morning has become an automatic habit.
without notifications interrupting me
I worked for three hours without notifications interrupting me.
outside our screens
There are many fun activities outside our screens.
Common mistakes
If I don't have internet, I would feel bored.
If I didn't have internet, I would feel bored.
Use past tense in the 'if' clause for hypothetical present situations.
I spent a day without internet connection.
I spent a day without an internet connection.
Use the indefinite article 'an' before singular countable noun phrases.
Tips for this topic
- Use second conditional sentences (would + verb) for imaginary scenarios.
- Emphasize how your mood changes throughout the day.
Now say it yourself
Speak on “Living Without Internet for a Day” for one minute. You get what went well and the one thing to fix.