Story # 217: Travelling: Cellphone

General Vocabulary (Lexis) - Device-related terms: - Smartphone - Mobile phone - Tablet - Laptop - Desktop PC - Spare parts (battery, screen, RAM, hard drive, motherboard) - Charger / Power adapter - SIM card - Operating system (OS) - Hardware / Software - Processor / CPU - RAM (Memory) - Storage (SSD, HDD) - Accessories (cases, screen protectors, headphones) - Buying & Picking: - Price range - Budget - Deal / Discount - Warranty - Model / Brand - Specification - Features - Compatibility - Latest model / new release - Refurbished / Used - Upgrading & repairing: - Upgrade (RAM, storage, software) - Replace (battery, screen, parts) - Install (software, updates) - Perform maintenance - Troubleshoot - Compatibility check - Diagnostic test - Compatibility issues - Compatibility check Useful Set Phrases & Idioms - Shopping & purchasing: - “I’m just looking, thank you.” - “Do you have this in another color/size/model?” - “Can I test this out?” - “Is there a warranty included?” - “What’s the return policy?” - “Can I get a discount?” - “Is this compatible with...?” - “I’m on a budget.” - “Is this the latest model?” - Upgrading & repairing: - “Can you upgrade the RAM for me?” - “I need to replace the battery.” - “Do you offer repair services?” - “My device is not turning on.” - “It’s acting up / crashing.” - “Can you check the hardware?” - “Is it easy to install this part?” - “I want to improve its performance.” - Travel-specific phrases: - “Where’s the nearest electronics shop?” - “I need a portable charger.” - “Is there a store that sells accessories?” - “Can you recommend a good place to buy gadgets?” Common Proverbs & Sayings - Device & tech-related: - “A stitch in time saves nine.” (fix problems early to avoid bigger issues) - “You get what you pay for.” - “The best things in life are free, but gadgets cost a fortune.” - “Out with the old, in with the new.” - “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” (regular maintenance saves trouble later) - Travel & shopping: - “Travel light.” - “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” - “Shop smart, travel far.” - “The early bird catches the worm.” Additional Tips - When shopping abroad, phrases like: - “Is this tax inclusive?” - “Do you accept credit cards?” - “Can I get a receipt?” - When upgrading: - “Make sure it’s compatible with my system.” - “I want to future-proof this upgrade.” #english #stories #fun #grammar #video #lesson #tale #exam #fce #cpe #Ielts #tutor #Lana'sTeacher`sСellar #Lana #Teacher #Сellar #топыкатегорий #егэ #огэ #английскийегэ #английскийогэ #экзамен #подготовка #путешествия #погода #природа #хобби #еда #аудирование #истории #история #английский #урокиготовые #материалыпоанглийскому #дляучителя #masteryourenglish #all #you #need #english #intromarket #amazy #progressme #edvibe #vibe #englishvibe 📚 Меня можно найти тут: 🚀 Сайт с материалами - amazy : https://amazy.world/app/profile/1817 🎤 Telegram - https://t.me/TeachersCellar ❤️ Мой VK: https://vk.com/lana_tc 📚 Мои публикации можно посмотреть тут: https://intr-market.ru/author/6742/ ❤️ Мой VK для учителей: https://vk.com/fluencyeasy_ltc