Impact of Social Media

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Originally published on September 18, 2020 and last updated on February 4, 2023
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Social media is a part of almost everybody’s life nowadays. Mostly we think of social media as a positive thing that allows us to connect with friends and family, however, not many people think of the negative impact that social media can have on society.

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Go through the vocabulary below with your students and ask them to try and use this vocabaulry where possible when discussing the different conversation questions.

Useful Vocabulary

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  • connect (verb)
  • impact (noun)
  • influence (noun)
  • danger (noun)
  • beneficial (adjective)

Conversation Questions

  • Is social media dangerous for society?
  • What are the benefits of social media in society?
  • What negative effects can you think of social media has on society?
  • Do you think we are being used by the social media giants?
  • Do you think people would benefit from removing all their social media accounts?
  • How would it affect your life if you never used social media again?

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This conversation topic was prepared by Gregory

Gregory is a qualified TEFL teacher who has been teaching English as a Foreign Language (ESL) for over a decade. He has taught in-person classes in Spain and to English learners around the world online.