Vocabulary List

🔸 1. Digital habits 

•       to be glued to your phone — бути “приклеєним” до телефону (постійно сидіти в ньому) 

•       to waste time online — марнувати час в інтернеті 

•       to lose track of time — втрачати відчуття часу 

•       to binge-watch — дивитися серіали/відео багато підряд без перерви 

•       to spend hours scrolling — годинами гортати стрічку 

•       to check updates constantly — постійно перевіряти оновлення 

•       to be distracted by notifications — відволікатися через сповіщення 

•       to multitask online — робити кілька речей онлайн одночасно 

🔸 2. Problems 

•       lack of concentration — відсутність концентрації 

•       sleep deprivation — нестача сну / недосипання 

•       eye strain — напруження очей 

•       anxiety / stress — тривожність / стрес 

•       reduced productivity — знижена продуктивність 

•       short attention span — коротка тривалість уваги 

•       information overload — перевантаження інформацією 

•       digital fatigue — цифрова втома 

🔸 3. Digital detox solutions 

•       to limit screen time — обмежувати час перед екраном 

•       to set boundaries — встановлювати межі / правила 

•       to turn off notifications — вимикати сповіщення 

•       to go offline — йти офлайн / не користуватись інтернетом 

•       to unplug — “відключитися” від гаджетів 

•       to take a break from social media — зробити перерву від соцмереж 

•       to focus on real-life interactions — зосередитися на реальному спілкуванні 

•       to develop healthier habits — розвивати здоровіші звички 

🔸 4. High-level phrases 

•       It can be harmful in the long run — у довгостроковій перспективі це може бути шкідливо 

•       People tend to rely too much on technology — люди схильні занадто покладатися на технології 

•       This can lead to serious consequences — це може призвести до серйозних наслідків 

•       One possible solution would be… — одним із можливих рішень є… 

•       It’s becoming increasingly common to… — стає все більш поширеним… 

•       There is no doubt that… — немає сумніву, що… 

•       The main issue is that… — основна проблема полягає в тому, що… 

•       On the one hand…, on the other hand… — з одного боку…, з іншого боку…

EXERCISES 

🔸Exercise 1 – Match the words with definitions:

1.      to binge-watch 

2.      to lose track of time 

3.      digital fatigue 

4.      to be glued to your phone 

5.      information overload 

6.      to unplug 

7.      to set boundaries 

8.      to scroll mindlessly 

A)   to create limits

B)    to look through content without thinking

C)   too much information to process

D)   to stop using digital devices

E)    feeling tired because of too much screen use

F)     to watch many episodes in a row

G)   to forget how much time has passed

H)  to use your phone all the time

👉 Extension:

Ask students to use 3 phrases in their own sentences

🔸Exercise 2 – Fill in the gaps. Use the words from the box:

(screen time, unplug, notifications, addicted, distracted, boundaries, overload)

1.      I feel __________ when my phone keeps ringing. 

2.      Many teenagers are __________ to social media. 

3.      It’s important to set __________ for using your phone. 

4.      Too much information can cause __________. 

5.      I try to reduce my __________ before going to bed. 

6.      You should __________ and relax sometimes. 

7.      Constant __________ can interrupt your work. 

👉 Extension:

Students create 2 their own sentences

🔹 Pre-reading Vocabulary 

🔸Exercise 1 – Matching Match:

1.      to lose track of time 

2.      distracted 

3.      productive 

4.      avoid 

5.      stick to (a plan) 

6.      to scroll mindlessly 

7.      notifications 

8.      to unplug 

a)   follow a plan

b)   not focused

c)    stop using devices

d)  not notice time passing

e)   messages/alerts on your phone

f)    use your phone without thinking

g)   able to work effectively

h)  try not to do something

👉 Extension: make 2 sentences

🔹 4. Reading 

Reading Text: Digital Detox

Title: I Think I Need a Digital Detox

I’ve been thinking a lot about my phone habits lately, and honestly, I don’t like what I see. The first thing I do in the morning is check my notifications, and the last thing I do before going to bed is scroll through social media. Sometimes I don’t even realise how much time I spend online — I just lose track of time.

Recently, I’ve started to feel more stressed and tired. I often get distracted while studying because I keep checking my phone every few minutes. Even when I try to focus, notifications interrupt me. It’s frustrating because I know I could be more productive.

That’s why I’ve decided to try a digital detox. At first, I thought it would be impossible, but now I feel like I really need a break from my phone. My plan is to turn off notifications, avoid social media in the evening, and not use my phone before bed.

Instead, I want to spend more time doing things that make me feel relaxed and happy. For example, I could read a book, go for a walk, or meet my friends in person. I also hope this will help me sleep better and feel less anxious.

I’m a bit worried that I won’t be able to stick to my plan, but I think it’s worth trying. After all, I don’t want to feel controlled by my phone anymore.

                                                       🔸  Task 1 – Gist

👉 Why does the person want to do a digital detox?

🔸Task 2 – True / False

1.The person checks their phone only in the evening. 

2.They feel stressed and tired. 

3.They can easily focus while studying. 

4.They have a plan for a digital detox. 

5.They are completely confident about it. 

👉Correct false sentences

🔸Task 3 – Find in the text

•      a phrase meaning use your phone without noticing time 

•      a word meaning not focused 

•      a phrase meaning stop using something 

•      a word meaning worried 

🔹 Speaking Practice 

🔸Exercise 3 – Speaking Builder

Part A – Finish:

•       I usually waste time online when… 

•       I feel stressed if… 

•       I find it difficult to unplug because… 

•       Social media is useful, but… 

Part B – Discussion

•       Do you have similar habits to the person in the text? 

•       Would you try a digital detox? Why / why not? 

•       What would be the hardest part? 

Part C – Mini Task (pairs)

👉Create a 3-day digital detox plan  

Include:

•       rules 

•       activities 

•       expected results 

🔸 3–2–1 Reflection

•       3 things you learned 

•       2 useful words/phrases 

•       1 thing you will try 

🔹 Homework 

👉Write:

“My digital habits and what I want to change” (100–120 words)

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