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Social Media Conversation Questions (B1–C1)

Posting, scrolling, influencers and life online.

Age
Ages 13+
Level
B1–C1
Skill
Speaking
Format
Teacher guide
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Warm-up

In pairs, describe the last three things you saw online without saying which app they were on. Your partner guesses the app and why you stopped scrolling.

Pick a question

B1 · 1 of 12

Which apps do you use most, and what do you mainly use them for?

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All 12 questions

B1

  1. Which apps do you use most, and what do you mainly use them for?
  2. What kind of posts or videos do you enjoy seeing most?
  3. How much time do you think you spend online each day? Is that more or less than a year ago?
  4. What's a useful skill you've learnt from a video online?

B2

  1. Does social media bring people closer together or push them apart? Give examples.
  2. What are the pros and cons of having a public profile rather than a private one?
  3. Why do you think some posts go viral while others are ignored?
  4. Should there be a minimum age for using social media? What age, and why?

C1

  1. How does constantly comparing ourselves with others online shape the way we see ourselves?
  2. Who should be responsible for stopping false information from spreading: platforms, users or someone else?
  3. Is being an influencer a real job? How would you judge the value it creates?
  4. If social media disappeared tomorrow, what would society gain and what would it lose?

Wrap-up

In groups, write five rules for a 'kinder internet'. Share them with the class and vote on the rule that would make the biggest difference.

Printable question cards

Twelve cut-out cards with the level on each, plus the phrases and vocabulary.