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May 2024
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English Listening-Do Phones Harm Kids Br...

Hilary Platt
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Do you find yourself or your child spending endless hours on a smartphone? Is this constant phone use affecting your daily life and social interactions? Discover how smartphones are changing our habits and mental health, and improve your English language skills in the process. Ready to listen?

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What does a lesson like this to for your English learning?

📱 Real-world vocabulary for practical use

🗣️ Practice speaking on everyday topics

📖 Improve grammar and pronunciation

📈 Prepare for English exams with focused content

"We don't have a choice on whether we do social media, the question is how well we do it." Erik Qualman

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Gain confidence in your listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ abilities, and understand how to articulate your thoughts on modern issues. This lesson provides practical language use in a context that mirrors real-life conversations, making it easier for you to apply what you learn in your daily interactions.

✔️ Lesson transcript: https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/english-listening-practice-impact-of-smartphones-on-children-and-teens/

"I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots." Albert Einstein

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