English Refresher · CEFR B1 · Unit 6

Technology & Communication

Talk about online life and predict results with the first conditional. Practice, check your answers, study the flashcards.

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Speaking

Your Online Habits

What to do: Work in pairs. Talk about how you use technology. There is no score — just speak and listen.

Audio 1Listen to an example

Listen to someone talk about their online habits, then talk about yours.

Talk about it

How much screen time do you have each day? What do you use most?
How do you feel after scrolling for a long time?
Make predictions with the first conditional: "If I turn off notifications, I will…"

Featured Reading

The Impact of Social Media on Young Minds

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Reading

Why Can't We Stop?

What to do: Read this short extract from the unit article. Then answer the questions and tap Check Answers. (Read the full article using the link above!)

Most teenagers use social media every day. Every time you get a like or a notification, your brain releases a little dopamine — a chemical that makes you feel good. The feeling is pleasant, but it doesn't last, so you check your phone again and again.

Little by little, using social media too much can become addictive. Scientists say teenage brains are especially sensitive to these rewards, because they are still developing.

1. Likes and notifications release a little ______ in the brain.

2. Using social media too much can become ______.

3. How often do most teenagers use social media?

once a week every day never

Listening

Screen-Time Talk

What to do: Listen two times. Then complete the sentences and answer the questions.

Audio 2Mia and Leo talk about phones and sleep

Mia: You look tired. Are you okay?

Leo: Yeah, I just didn't sleep well. I was on my phone until two in the morning.

Mia: Again? You should turn it off earlier.

Leo: I know. I start watching one video, and then I scroll for hours. It's so addictive.

Mia: Same here. If I keep my phone in my room, I never sleep on time. Now I charge it in the kitchen.

Leo: Does it really help?

Mia: Definitely. If I don't see notifications, I relax more. And we talk more face-to-face at dinner now.

Leo: Maybe I'll try that. I really want to feel less tired.

1. Leo was on his phone until ______ in the morning.

2. Mia now charges her phone in the ______.

3. They now talk more ______ at dinner.

4. Why can't Leo sleep?

he drinks coffee at night he scrolls on his phone for hours he studies late

5. What does Mia suggest?

delete all apps buy a new phone charge your phone in another room

Grammar

First Conditional

What to do: Complete each sentence. Remember: if + present simple, will + base verb. Use the verb in brackets.

1. If you ______ off notifications, you will focus better. (turn)

2. If you scroll before bed, you ______ well. (not / sleep)

3. If we spend less time online, we ______ happier. (feel)

4. You will miss the bus if you ______ scrolling. (not / stop)

5. If she ______ that photo, many people will see it. (post)

Word Order

Build the Conditional

What to do: Tap the words in the correct order. Tap a word in your answer to put it back. Then tap Check Answers.

Writing

Healthy Tech Advice

What to do: Write a short "healthy technology" guide (about 80–100 words) using first conditionals. There is no automatic score — use the checklist.

Example: "Do you want to feel better? If you turn off your notifications, you won't check your phone so often. If you keep your phone out of your bedroom, you will sleep better. If you meet friends face-to-face, you will feel happier. And if you follow positive accounts, social media will be more fun. Small changes make a big difference!"

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Did you include…

four or more first conditionals (If + present, will + verb)
a comma when the "if" part comes first
technology vocabulary (notifications, screen time, scroll…)
at least one negative result (you won't…)
a friendly opening and closing line

Vocabulary

Flashcards

What to do: Tap a card to reveal the meaning and an example. These are the key words for this unit and the reading.

social medianountap to reveal

websites and apps for sharing and connecting"She posts photos on social media."

screen timenountap to reveal

the time you spend looking at a screen"I'm cutting down my screen time."

a notificationnountap to reveal

a message that tells you about new activity"My phone is full of notifications."

to scrollverbtap to reveal

to move through content on a screen"He scrolled through videos for an hour."

addictiveadjectivetap to reveal

hard to stop doing"These apps are very addictive."

a distractionnountap to reveal

something that takes your attention away"My phone is a distraction when I study."

self-esteemnountap to reveal

how you feel about yourself"Comparison can lower your self-esteem."

to compareverbtap to reveal

to look at how two things are different"Don't compare your life to others online."

well-beingnountap to reveal

the state of being healthy and happy"Good sleep is important for well-being."

face-to-faceadjectivetap to reveal

in person, not online"We talk face-to-face at dinner."

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