Starting Off

Look at the photo and answer this questions

1. How do you use social media to communicate?
2. What’s the most popular social media for teens?
3. How has social media changed communication?

Listening

1. Listen to this long conversation and answer the questions:

2. Answer the following questions based on the conversation.

Speaking

1. Discuss the following questions with your partner. For each question, state your opinion and give a reason.

1. Do you think social media is a good way to stay connected with friends? 
2. Should teenagers be allowed to use social media without restrictions? 
3. Is social media more beneficial or harmful to society? 
4. Do you think social media influences how people view themselves? 
5. Should schools limit students’ use of social media during school hours? 

2. Look at the pictures below and discuss them with your partner. Describe the situation in each image and share your opinion about it. Give a reason for your opinion.

1. Do you think taking selfies and sharing them online is a good way to express yourself?
2. Do you think it’s rude to use social media during family meals?
3. Do you think social media makes people feel bad about themselves sometimes? Why?

3. Work in pairs. Choose one of the role-play scenarios below. Act out the conversation and share your opinions with reasons.

1. Scenario 1:
   • Student A: You think social media is a great way to make new friends and stay connected.
   • Student B: You think social media can cause more harm than good, especially in terms of privacy.
2. Scenario 2:
   • Student A: You believe that social media helps people stay informed about current events.
   • Student B: You believe social media spreads too much misinformation and can’t be trusted.
3. Scenario 3:
   • Student A: You think teenagers should limit the amount of time they spend on social media each day.
   • Student B: You think social media is not a problem as long as it’s used wisely.
4. Scenario 4:
   • Student A: You think social media is a good tool for promoting business and entrepreneurship.
   • Student B: You think social media can be distracting for students who need to focus on their studies.
5. Scenario 5:
   • Student A: You believe that social media helps people stay connected with global communities and cultures.
   • Student B: You believe social media can isolate people from real-life interactions and relationships.

4. Form groups of 3-4. Discuss the following question together. Each group member must share their opinion and reason.

Question:
Should schools teach students how to use social media responsibly?