“Conversation Starter Lesson Series: Intermediate” is designed for intermediate-level ESL learners who want to improve their fluency and confidence in speaking English.
Each lesson includes an engaging reading material with audio, vocabulary and expressions, comprehension questions, and discussion questions to be used for one to one class, group class, or self-study for both online and offline classes.
Unit 6: Social Media and the Internet
Story 02: Social Media
Key Lesson Vocabulary & Expressions: Look over and review before proceeding.
- Millennial
- Followers
- Visual platform
- Cyberbullying
- Mindful
- Positive way
- Influencers
- Creative
- Unique
- Mental health impact
Read or Listen to the following passage:
As a millennial, I am quite familiar with social media and I use it on a daily basis. My favorite social media site is Instagram. I love being able to share photos and videos with my friends and followers, and I enjoy seeing the content that others post as well.
One of the things I appreciate about Instagram is that it is a very visual platform, which allows me to express myself in creative and unique ways. I also love being able to follow my favorite celebrities, artists, and other influencers to see what they are up to.
However, I do recognize that there are some potential downsides to social media, such as the risk of cyberbullying and the negative impact it can have on mental health. That’s why I try to use social media in a mindful and positive way, and I make sure to take breaks from it when necessary.
Overall, I find that Instagram is a great way to connect with others and share my life with the world.
Comprehension Questions:
- How often does the main character use social media?
- What is the main character’s favorite social media site?
- Why does the main character appreciate Instagram?
- What are some potential downsides of social media?
- How does the main character try to use social media in a positive way?
Conversations Starters:
- How often do you use social media?
- What is your favorite social media site and why?
- What are some positive aspects of social media?
- What are some negative aspects of social media?
- How do you manage your social media use to ensure that it doesn’t negatively impact your mental health?
- How has social media changed the way we communicate with others?
- How do you think social media will continue to evolve in the future?
- What is your opinion on children wanting to become an influencer?
- How can we use social media in a positive way to connect with others and promote social change?
- What advice would you give to someone who is struggling with social media addiction or negative effects of social media on their mental health?
