Do you need to upgrade your phone? 6 Minute English

Improve your English vocabulary and speaking with 6 Minute English from the BBC!
Many people are holding onto their old phones longer – instead of rushing out to buy the latest model of phone. What are the advantages or disadvantages of getting the latest model? Rob and Catherine talk about smartphones and teach you new English vocabulary.

𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲
𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
a range of functions a computer or other electronic device can perform

𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 (𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠)
keep (something)

𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞
a process where one event leads to another, and then often repeats itself

𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞
fully grown or fully developed

𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭-𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦
something you feel you must have

𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞
shine

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[AbleLingo]

The last time I went to buy cell phone, the salesperson politely commented that my phone was a bit of a dinosaur. I laughed because he was right. It had been about 4 years since I bought a new phone. Thanks for the great content :o)

[HungNguyen-zemr]

i concur. Must-have lustre like new iphone or samsung is money wasted. instead of buying a new shiny phone and spending time on blue-screen, i'd rather hang on to my old phone and put every 6mins into it to listen to the excellent speakers everyday

[Patryk]

Well, I've had my smartphone for almost 4 years now and it works really well! :)

[letsplayroblox]

I think we need to change it. There can be new functionalities we need. My point is we need upgrade our phones one time in 4 years i would say. My parents bought me the new phone about 4 years ago and i haven't changed it. It works well there are no problems to use. I don't need it to be honest. I changed many headphones but it's not about my phone. It was my point of view. Different people have different opinions and that's absolutely okay. Thanks BBC

[halong]

Please add subtitles in every video. Thanks.

[MahmoudAdel-bqxp]

Hi, please can you tell me when i can found this audio in the App of BBC Learning English in my phone ? thanks

[crackthecode]

so how to find the video where they show vocab?

[rascalboy]

My mobile phone has been used for 3 years and it's not old, l think will have got it for another 10 years hahaha. Grettings.

[joyyyy]

I have been using my smartphone for five years.