Limiting screen time for children
6 Minute English

Limiting screen time for children

B1IntermediateJune 18, 20266 min
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Many parents worry that their children spend too much time on screens. Governments around the world, such as in the UK, Australia and China, are introducing online safety measures to limit the amount of screen time for children or prevent them accessing social media. Neil and Becca talk about their own screen time and teach you some new vocabulary. Get a free worksheet, quiz and transcript for this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260618 Practise your listening with The Listening Room here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features...

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Hello, this is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Neil. And I'm Becca. Neil, I noticed that you were checking your phone before you came into the studio to record this programme. Yes, I probably was. You know, Becca, I spent far too much time looking at my phone and I really don't like it. How about you?

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