Social Media

How Do You Use Social Media? | 0-100 (3:08)https://youtu.be/HVQGYANFRscPeople ages 0-100 answer some of life’s big questions. In this episode, we asked people “what is your relationship with social media?”

Social Media Etiquette (1:55)https://youtu.be/u0lk3tremKMHere are a few Social Media do’s and don’ts when using technology to keep you and others safe and have fun.

Look Up! – Go Royal (3:38)https://youtu.be/W41OL9ukOrsMusic & Lyrics: Oskar Kongshöj & Gustaf Mardelius
Film & Editing: Fernando Molin

learn English conversation: Facebook (2:52)https://youtu.be/qAOXYUyqPZUVery useful conversational practice and pronunciation Internet

Are you on Facebook? – Social media English lessonhttp://twominenglish.com/video/272-Are_you_on_Facebook_Social_media_English_lesson.htmlWelcome to twominenglish.com. Teaching you English through two-minute lessons. In this lesson, we will talk about Facebook.

Social media terminology: Troll, hater, meme… | EF English Livehttps://englishlive.ef.com/blog/english-in-the-real-world/english-expressions-social-media/Make sure you know these simple pieces of English social media terminology so you can have fun in English with social media.

Everyday English: Social Media and the Internet (5:40)https://youtu.be/lzfUA9FnEzwWe use the internet and social media sites all the time to stay connected and understand what’s happening around us. In this episode, learn the vocabulary you need to know to talk about this topic.

Intermediate English Listening – Anti-Social Networkinghttps://www.esolcourses.com/content/ict/social-media/apps/anti-social-networking.html‘Fake friends’ are strangers you friend on social media. People who you ‘friend’ on social media sites aren’t always real friends.

English For Texting and Messaging – Online Jargon and Abbreviationshttps://www.esolcourses.com/vocabulary/messaging/vocabulary.htmlA free online lesson about sms; acronyms for online chats and messaging. Memory Game, Picture Quiz and Word Search

Listen A Minute: English Listening Lesson on Social Networkinghttps://www.listenaminute.com/s/social_networking.htmlListen A Minute: Free 9-Page lesson plan / worksheet on Social Networking – Handouts, online activities and mp3.

ESL Lesson Plan on Social Media – Breaking News English Lessonhttps://breakingnewsenglish.com/1712/171214-modern-society.htmlEnglish News Lessons: Free 27-Page lesson plan / 2-page mini-lesson – Social Media – 4 levels.

Who Invented Social Media? | Wonderopolishttps://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/who-invented-social-mediaNo filter needed for this Wonder of the Day! It’s great just as it is.

Social Media and Teenagers — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking | Man Writeshttps://manwrites.com/social-media-and-teenagers-a-talking-points-esl-lesson/Social Media has been with us for many years now. It is a part of our life. But now we find that social media is the cause of problems – particularly among younger people.

Status of mind | LearnEnglish Teens – British Councilhttps://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/video-zone/status-mindWhat’s the best thing about social media? And what’s the worst? In this video, young people say whether they think social media can be bad for your health.

5 Ways Social Media Is Changing Your Brain | TED-Ed (3:15)https://ed.ted.com/best_of_web/qQzsdX2YYour social media habits may be changing your brain and your behaviors. How so? Watch on and find out more! – Choose a slower speed!

BBC Learning English – 6 Minute English / Is social media a distraction?https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/6-minute-english/ep-160331How often do you check your phone? Neil and Sophie discuss how social media is changing the way we interact.

Social Media Web Sites | Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Labhttps://www.esl-lab.com/easy/social-media/Meet the world through social media. Listen and learn.

Social Media is Destroying Us – Joe Rogan & Elon Musk (7:47)https://youtu.be/eKcvth7okXQElon Musk is the founder, CEO, and lead designer of SpaceX; co-founder, CEO, and product architect of Tesla, Inc.; co-founder and CEO of Neuralink; co-founder of PayPal; and founder of the Boring Company.

201. A Social Media Fasthttps://www.eslfast.com/eslread/ss/s201.htmNowadays many people are social media fanatics. They are always looking at their mobile phones or tablets, and updating their Twitter or Facebook accounts.

Intermediate English – How The World Spends Time Onlinehttps://www.esolcourses.com/content/ict/internet/internet-use.htmlThis multiple-choice quiz about Internet use around the world will help you to improve your English reading skills.

Reading Comprehension: A Brief History of Social Mediahttps://www.thoughtco.com/social-networking-sites-reading-comprehension-1211999Test your reading comprehension with this passage about the history of social media. A vocabulary list is included for review.

What is Social Media? In Simple English (3:11)https://youtu.be/jQ8J3IHhn8ASimple explanation of Social media without the complications and information overload – Created by Rapid Learning Life.

Social Media and Teenage Self-Esteem (3:48)https://youtu.be/nxolrIIWEMQA short animated video in a teenage perspective about social media and self-esteem.

THE HISTORY OF SOCIAL MEDIA (1:46)https://youtu.be/c0WpWA0TJ3UTalking about Social Networks. Based on History Cooperative

The History of Social Media: Communication & Connection (5:44)https://youtu.be/KRsix3bi0jUSimple explanation of Social media without the complications and information overload – Created by Rapid Learning Life.

What is a ‘social media influencer’? (3:12)https://youtu.be/39A3og7enz8What does the English phrase ”social media influencer’ mean? Improve your English vocabulary with this free 3-minute English language tutorial.

Top 10 Influencers Who Look Nothing Like Their Photos In Real Life (10:15)https://youtu.be/bF3x-NtCcZ8Top 10 Influencers Who Look Nothing Like Their Photos In Real Life – Vlog Post

Social Media Experiment (3:42)https://youtu.be/5P_0s1TYpJUSocial Media Experiment.  Talking to strangers, showing what you know about them.Cyber Stalker Prank

Why people are choosing to quit social media | BBC Ideas (4:08)https://youtu.be/ij_xXZAhJPsMany people make an active choice not to be on social media. What motivates them to quit or detox from social media? Is social media ruining our lives? What are the benefits of leaving social media behind?

How social media makes us unsocial | Allison Graham | TEDxSMU (12:46)https://youtu.be/d5GecYjy9-QSocial Media historian Allison Graham offers a witty and ironic view of a society that feels alone together despite the hundreds of virtual connections we have online.

Can social media use cause depression? – YouTube (6:37)https://youtu.be/OHQ4fhWoeLsCNN’s Michael Smerconish talks with Dr. Jean Twenge, author of the new book “iGen”, about a new study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania. Lesson Plan

30 Social Networks Conversation Questions – EnglishPost.orghttps://englishpost.org/social-networks-conversation-questions/A social network is a website that allows people with similar interests to come together and share information, photos and videos.

EFL/ESL Conversation Questions about Social Networking | LingoTieshttps://lingoties.com/en/conversation-questions/topic/social-networkingWhat social networking sites have you ever joined? Which of them are you actively using?

ESL Discussions: Conversation Questions: Speaking Lesson: SOCIAL NETWORKINGhttps://esldiscussions.com/s/social_networking.htmlESL Discussions: Free worksheet and online activity on Social Networking.

5 Videos That Get Teens Thinking Critically About Media | Common Sense Educationhttps://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/5-videos-that-get-teens-thinking-critically-about-mediaUse these videos and quick discussion activities to spark meaningful classroom conversations.

Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences (3:16)https://youtu.be/GGGDfciqyvwFrom their daily habits to their opinions on technology addiction and cyberbullying, teens open up about their experiences from the front lines of today’s social media frenzy.

8 of the Most Engaging Classroom Social Media Activities – Wabisabi Learninghttps://wabisabilearning.com/blogs/technology-integration/classroom-social-media-8-ideasHere are some engaging and exciting classroom social media activities for teaching your kids how to use social media as one of their best learning tools.