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B1EN

Social Media

Talk about social media in English! Explore the world of likes, shares and online communication through grammar practice, debate activities and real-life simulations. Perfect for B1 learners who use social media every day and want to discuss it confidently in English.

5 Activities
1

Social Media Facts

True or False

Individual
  • Instagram was created before Facebook.False
  • TikTok is owned by a Chinese company called ByteDance.True
  • The average person spends more than 2 hours on social media every day.True
  • Twitter was originally called "Friendster".False
  • YouTube is the second most visited website in the world after Google.True
  • Influencers with less than 10,000 followers are called nano-influencers.True
  • Facebook was originally only available to university students.True
  • The first ever tweet was written by Mark Zuckerberg.False
  • More than 500 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute.True
  • LinkedIn is primarily used for entertainment and sharing funny content.False
2

Social Media Grammar

Correct the Mistake

Individual

  • She has been using Instagram since three years.

    She has been using Instagram for three years.

  • I use to check my phone first thing every morning.

    I used to check my phone first thing every morning.

  • He didn't posted anything on social media last week.

    He didn't post anything on social media last week.

  • They have grew their following to over one million people.

    They have grown their following to over one million people.

  • She is very good in creating engaging content for her audience.

    She is very good at creating engaging content for her audience.

  • I wish I wouldn't spend so much time scrolling through my feed.

    I wish I didn't spend so much time scrolling through my feed.

  • The video went viral after it was shared by a famous influencer yesterday.

    T

  • He has uploaded a new video since Monday and it already has a million views.

    He uploaded a new video on Monday and it already has a million views.

3

Social Media Speaking Game

Speaking Challenge

Individual

Use each word that appears on screen in a sentence about social media, technology or online life. Try to build a conversation — react to what others say using the new word.

viralalgorithminfluencerhashtagengagementscrollingfollowerscontentprivacyaddictiontrendingfilterplatformcommentnotification
4

Social Media Speed Debate

Speed Debate

Shared

Useful phrases

  1. I strongly believe that...
  2. The evidence suggests that...
  3. On the other hand...
  4. I think we need to consider...
  5. From my personal experience...
  6. That is a valid point but...
  7. I would argue that...
  8. The real issue here is...
  1. Social media does more harm than good for young people.
  2. Life was better before social media existed.
  3. Influencers should be required to label all sponsored content.
  4. Schools should ban phones and social media during lessons.
  5. Social media is making people more lonely, not less.
  6. Everyone has the right to remain anonymous online.
  7. Social media companies should be responsible for harmful content on their platforms.
  8. It is acceptable to share photos of other people without their permission.
  9. Social media has made it easier to start a successful career.
  10. Children under 16 should not be allowed to use social media.
5

Social Media Crisis

Mission Briefing

Individual

Scenario

A video posted on your company's social media account has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. It shows an employee making an offensive joke. The video has been shared 50,000 times in the last hour. Your crisis team has 30 minutes to decide how to respond before the press arrives.

  • Social Media Manager

    You posted the video yesterday without checking it carefully. You did not realise it contained offensive content. You have already received 500 angry comments and three journalists have sent emails.

    Must use: You can only share facts and numbers. No opinions or suggestions allowed.

  • PR Director

    You have handled three crises like this before. You know that responding quickly and honestly is always better than staying silent. You have a draft apology ready but need the team to approve it.

    Must use: You must start every statement with "In my professional opinion..."

  • CEO

    You are responsible for the company's reputation. You are angry but trying to stay calm. You must make the final decision about how to respond.

    Must use: You must ask at least two questions before making any statement.

  • Legal Adviser

    You are concerned about potential lawsuits. Apologising too strongly could be seen as an admission of guilt. You want to review any statement before it is published.

    Must use: You can only speak in warnings and legal concerns. Use "I advise against..." frequently.

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