Should Students Be Allowed to Use Mobile Phones in Class? (B1, A2)

Text (B1)

Some people think students should be allowed to use mobile phones in class. Others think they should not.

First, mobile phones can be useful for learning. Students can use them to find information quickly. For example, if the teacher talks about a new word, students can search for its meaning on their phones. Also, some apps can help with math or grammar. Phones can also be a tool for projects. Students can take pictures or make short videos for a school task. This makes learning more fun.

However, some people believe mobile phones are bad for class. The main problem is that phones can be a big distraction. Students might play games, check social media, or text their friends. This makes them lose focus on the lesson. Another problem is cheating. Students can use their phones to cheat during tests. Also, phones can be a cause of cyberbullying. Sometimes, students use phones to take pictures or videos of their friends and share them without permission.

In conclusion, there are good and bad things about using mobile phones in class. They can be good for learning but also cause many problems like distractions and cheating. Maybe students can use phones for specific tasks only, and not for personal use. The teacher should decide when it is okay to use them.

Questions (A2)

1. How can a phone help students to study?
2. What else can students do with a phone for a school project?
3. Phones can distract students in class. What might they do?
4. What is the main problem with phones during an exam?
5. Can phones cause a problem besides learning?
6. Who should make the rules about using phones?
7. Do all people agree about using phones in class?
8. How can phones help students with grammar or math?
9. Why might students lose focus?
10. What is the conclusion of the text? Are phones good or bad in class?