In this easy and engaging English conversation, two friends talk about how mobile phones impact their daily routine. This lesson is perfect for English speaking practice, as it uses simple daily-use English, natural expressions, and beginner-friendly sentences. If you are learning English or want to learn English through real conversations, this topic will help you build confidence and improve your speaking smoothly.
Character Introduction
Ravi – A college student who spends most of his time on his phone, often scrolling reels and memes.
Aman – His friend, who is more balanced and tries to use the phone in smarter ways
Yesterday I checked my screen time—it was 9 hours!
Aman
Whoa! That’s almost half the day, bro. Phones are addictive.
Ravi
I literally feel like my phone is glued to my hand.
Aman
Haha, true. But too much screen time makes my eyes hurt.
Ravi
I keep scrolling reels even at 2 AM.
Aman
That’s why you look sleepy in class every morning.
Ravi
My mom jokes, “You and your phone are best friends now!”
Aman
My dad says the same. He thinks I can’t live without it.
Ravi
But honestly, without my phone, life feels boring.
Aman
Yeah, but real life is more fun than endless scrolling.
Ravi
At least I get memes, news, and even notes on it.
Aman
Same, I use it for news and learning English too.
Ravi
Sometimes I feel like my mobile is both my best friend and worst enemy.
Aman
Exactly, that’s the double-edged sword of technology.
Ravi
Imagine one day without WiFi—we’d go crazy!
Aman
True, but one offline day can actually refresh your mind.
Ravi
Do you also feel stuck like this?
Aman
Sometimes. That’s why I set time limits for apps.
Ravi
Bro, end of the day, phones are smart, but we need to be smarter.
Aman
Well said! Balance is the real life hack here.
Spoken english phrases with meaning and usage
1) Screen time – the number of hours spent using a device.
Example 1: My screen time increased a lot during exams.
Example 2: I try to reduce my screen time before sleeping.
2) Glued to my hand – always holding or using the phone.
Example 1: He is glued to his phone from morning to night.
Example 2: My cousin stays glued to her mobile even during dinner.
3) Reels – short and fast videos on social media.
Example 1: I watched funny reels for an hour yesterday.
Example 2: She makes travel reels for her Instagram page.
4) Best friend and worst enemy – something helpful but also harmful.
Example 1: My phone is my best friend and worst enemy.
Example 2: Junk food can be your best friend and worst enemy at the same time.
5) Addictive – hard to stop using or doing.
Example 1: Mobile games are addictive for many children.
Example 2: Scrolling at night feels addictive sometimes.
6) Double-edged sword – something with both positive and negative sides.
Example 1: Social media is a double-edged sword for students.
Example 2: Online classes became a double-edged sword during lockdown.
7) Life hack – a clever and simple trick to make life easier.
Example 1: Setting reminders is a great life hack to stay organized.
Example 2: Using dark mode is a life hack for saving battery.
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