05 | Phone Chargers

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Phone Chargers"

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SEWT Team
September 26, 2025

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Understanding “phone chargers” is a helpful topic for you, an ESL learner, because phones are a big part of everyday life—and being able to talk about charging problems, cords, and battery life is essential when you're asking for help or giving instructions. Whether you're at school, work, or a friend’s house, knowing the right vocabulary makes it easier to explain what you need. Mastering today’s vocabulary will help you confidently handle everyday tech situations. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Outlet (Noun): A place in the wall where you plug in electronic devices.

  2. Cable (Noun): A cord used to connect and power devices.

  3. Port (Noun): The opening on a device where you plug in the charger.

  4. Battery life (Noun): How long a device can run before it needs to be charged again.

  5. Charge ( Verb / Noun): To give power to a device using electricity.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Outlet

    • I couldn’t find an outlet to charge my phone at the café.

    • Is there an outlet near the table?

    • My charger won’t reach the outlet from the bed.

  2. Cable

    • My phone cable broke, so now it charges really slowly.

    • Do you have a spare cable I can borrow?

    • The cable came with the phone when I bought it.

  3. Port 

    • My charging port is dusty, and it doesn’t work properly.

    • You need to plug the cable into the USB port.

    • The laptop has several different ports for accessories.

  4. Battery life

    • My phone’s battery life is terrible—I have to charge it twice a day.

    • New phones usually have better battery life.

    • Reducing screen brightness helps extend battery life.

  5. Charge

    • I need to charge my phone before we leave.

    • How long does it take to fully charge this tablet?

    • The phone lost its charge after a few hours of use.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

When you're traveling or out for the day, keeping your phone working depends on finding a good place to charge it. First, you’ll need a working cable that fits both your device and the port it connects to. It’s also important to find an outlet, which can be hard in busy areas like airports or coffee shops. If your battery life is short, you might run into problems during long days away from home. Knowing how to ask, “Do you have a charger?” or “Is there an outlet nearby?” can save you from a dead phone and help you stay connected.