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IS SPENDING HOURS ONLINE A BAD HABIT?

 In this topic, we will talk about spending many hours online. Many people use their phones, computers, or tablets for a long time every day. Sometimes, it can become a bad habit if it stops you from doing other important things, like studying, exercising, or spending time with family. It is important to balance online activities with other parts of life.

Examples:

  • I spend two hours online every night.

  • She watches videos for many hours.

  • They play games on the computer all day.


GRAMMAR

We use the present simple tense to talk about habits and routines.

Structure:

  • Subject + base verb (add -s or -es for he/she/it)

Examples:

  • I use my phone every morning.

  • He plays video games after school.

  • They watch TV on weekends.

Questions:

  • Do you spend a lot of time online?

  • Does she use the computer every day?

Short Answers:

  • Yes, I do. / No, I don't.

  • Yes, she does. / No, she doesn't.


VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

  1. Habitsomething you do regularly

  2. Onlineconnected to the internet

  3. Spenduse time doing something

  4. Videomoving pictures and sound

  5. Computera machine for using the internet, games, and work

  6. Tableta small computer you can carry

  7. Phonea device for calls, messages, and internet

  8. Social mediawebsites where people share information

  9. Exerciseactivity to make your body strong

  10. Balancegiving equal time to different activities


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  • I often watch videos online.

  • He spends too much time on his phone.

  • She uses her computer for homework.

  • We should take a break from screens.

  • They usually play games online.


SENTENCES

Positive:

  • I spend two hours online every day.

  • He watches videos on his tablet.

  • They play games together online.

Negative:

  • I don't spend all day online.

  • She doesn't use social media much.

  • They don't watch too many videos.

Questions and Answers:

  • Do you spend many hours online?Yes, I do.

  • Does he like playing games online?Yes, he does.

  • Do they use the computer every day?No, they don't.

  • Does she watch videos every night?No, she doesn't.


CONVERSATION

Maya: Do you spend a lot of time online?

Leo: Yes, I do. I play games and watch videos.

Maya: How many hours a day?

Leo: About four hours after school.

Maya: Wow! That's a lot. Do you also do your homework?

Leo: Sometimes I forget. I know I need better balance.

Maya: Maybe you can make a schedule. Work first, then games!

Leo: That's a good idea! I will try it.


READING

Is Spending Hours Online a Bad Habit?

Anna loves to be online. She checks her phone in the morning, uses her computer at school, and watches videos at night. Sometimes, she spends six hours online in one day! Anna notices she has less time to do homework and exercise. She decides to change. Now, she only uses the internet for two hours a day. She feels happier and healthier.

Questions:

  1. What does Anna do online?

  2. How many hours did she spend online before?

  3. What problems did Anna have?

  4. What did Anna decide to do?

  5. How does she feel now?

Answers:

  1. She checks her phone, uses her computer, and watches videos.

  2. Six hours a day.

  3. Less time for homework and exercise.

  4. She uses the internet only two hours a day.

  5. She feels happier and healthier.

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