JAM topic · Intermediate
Using Smartphones in Moderation
Explain why limiting screen time on your mobile phone is important for well-being.
How to structure your minute
- 1
Start
State how often you use your smartphone
- 2
Middle
Discuss the negative effects of too much screen time
- 3
End
Share practical ways to balance phone use
Sample answer
about 143 words · 1 minuteSmartphones are amazing tools, but spending too much time on them can be harmful. I noticed that I used to check my screen constantly from morning until night. Whenever I had a free moment, my hand automatically reached for my device. This bad habit affected my focus, and I found it difficult to finish reading books or doing homework. Moreover, looking at a bright screen before going to sleep disrupted my rest. To fix this, I decided to set strict limits on my screen time. I turned off unnecessary notifications and established phone free zones in my home, like the dining table and bedroom. Now, I feel much more present during conversations with family and friends. Reducing phone use has given me more free time for hobbies like reading and walking outside. It is all about finding a healthy balance that works well.
Use it for ideas. Say it your own way.
Useful phrases
spending too much time on
Spending too much time on computer games makes me tired.
reached for my
He reached for his glass of water.
set strict limits on
Parents should set strict limits on internet usage.
finding a healthy balance
Finding a healthy balance between work and rest is necessary.
Common mistakes
I am habituated to check my phone.
I am used to checking my phone.
Use 'used to checking' or 'in the habit of checking' in modern English.
Too much screen time cause eye strain.
Too much screen time causes eye strain.
Uncountable nouns like 'screen time' take singular verbs.
Tips for this topic
- Use transition words like 'moreover' and 'however' to connect points.
- Speak clearly without rushing to fill the full minute.
Now say it yourself
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