English discussion questions:

Smartphones

In your opinion, which company makes the best smartphones? Why?
What is the biggest benefit to owning a smartphone?
What is your favourite app? Why do you like it?
What new functions do you think smartphones will have in ten years' time?
Some people say that smartphones are useful, but too addictive. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Why / Why not?

Try using these words to express yourself naturally in English conversations about your country.

(Adjective) Easy to use.

Example: I bought this smartphone because it is user-friendly.
(Noun) How long a device can work without needing to recharge it.

Example: The battery life on my old phone was terrible!
(Adjective) Very modern or advanced.

Example: The amount of cutting-edge technology in our smartphones is amazing.
(Noun) the amount of time spent looking at screens

Example: I try to limit my screen time before going to bed.
(Noun) Technology that uses your face to unlock your phone

Example: I use facial recognition to unlock my phone because it’s faster.

Try using these English idioms to make your spoken English more natural when you talk about smartphones.

To use your phone constantly.

Example: He doesn’t talk to anyone at lunchtime because he is glued to his phone.
Good at using technology

Example: Most smartphones are user-friendly, even if you are not tech-savvy.
Something that has both good and bad sides.

Example: Smartphones are a double-edged sword. They are useful, but too addictive.
Out of battery / No power.

Example: My phone is out of juice. Can I borrow your charger?
Easily available

Example: With smartphones, all the information you need is at your fingertips.