Warm up questions:
How much time do you spend surfing the internet?
Do you have a Facebook/ Instagram account?
What is your favorite social media platform?
Do you think social media is useful?
How do you usually use social media?
Social media /ˌsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/
Example:
Companies nowadays try to use social media in order to sell more goods.
The most popular types of social media:
1. Social networks
Examples: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
Social networks, sometimes called “relationship networks,” help people and organizations connect online to share information and ideas.
2. Media sharing networks
Examples: Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube
Media sharing networks give people and brands a place to find and share media online, including photos, video, and live video.
3. Discussion forums
Examples: reddit, Quora, Digg
Discussion forums are one of the oldest types of social media, where people can discuss current affairs, talk about their interests and ask for help.
4. Consumer review networks
Examples: Yelp, TripAdvisor
Consumer review networks give people an opportunity to find, review, and share information about brands, products, and services, as well as restaurants, travel destinations, and more.
5. Interest-based networks
Examples: Wattpad, Last.fm
People use interest-based networks to connect with others around a shared interest or hobby.
6. ‘Sharing economy’ networks
Examples: Airbnb, Grab
“Sharing economy” networks, also called “collaborative economy networks,” connect people online for the purpose of advertising, finding, sharing, buying, selling, and trading products and services.
7. Anonymous social networks
Examples: Whisper, Ask.fm, KMP
If you want to gossip, to share your experience and opinion or to make a confession, but afraid or don't want to do it openly, anonymous social networks can help you to do that.
More vocabularies:
Identity /ɑɪˈdentɪt̬i/ (n) = ID
Example:
He was ashamed of himself, that's why he created a fake online identity.
Account = personal page /əˈkaʊnt/ (n)
Example:
Even though I have an account on Twitter, I don't use it much.
Avatar /ˈævətɑːr/ (n) = profile picture
Example:
I don't like to use my personal photos as an avatar on my Facebook account, because I'm too shy.
Nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ (n)
Example:
She got a nickname "Snow White" at high school because of her pale skin.
To affect /əˈfekt/
Example:
Social media has radically affected both how we communicate and who we communicate with.
To influence /ˈɪnfluəns/
Example:
You can see the influence of modern technologies in almost every aspect of our daily lives from how we shop to how we spend our leisure time.
Youtuber /ˈjuːtuːbɚ/
Example:
She is a well-known YouTuber who teaches people how to do make-up.
Tweeter /twiːtɚ/
Example:
I'm not an active tweeter. Sometimes I don't use Twitter for months.
Streaming /ˈstriːmɪŋ/ (n)
Example:
You can watch the streaming of our concert on our official website.
Livestreamer /ˈstriːmɚ/ (n)
Example:
As a fan of playing computer games, he decided to do it online both for fun and for earning money as a livestreamer.
Real time (n)
Example:
With the use of the Internet, I can watch the hottest news in real time.
Influencer /ˈɪnfluənsɚ/ (n)
Example:
Being an influencer is now a career choice and not just a hobby.
Fanbase /ˈfænbeɪs/ (n)
Example:
That young singer has a loyal fanbase in Europe.
To subscribe /səbˈskraɪb/
Example:
2 million people subscribe to this online music service.
Follower = subscriber /ˈfɑːloʊɚ/ (n)
Example:
She has over 100,000 followers on Twitter.
Hater /ˈheɪt̬ɚ/ (n)
Example:
Forget the haters - they're just jealous.
Troll /troʊl/ (n)
Example:
Trolls don't want to express their opinion, but try to hurt you as much as possible and get pleasure while watching your negative reactions.
Anonymous /əˈnɑːnəməs/ (adj)
Example:
An anonymous businesswoman donated one million dollars to the charity.
Flash mob /ˈflæʃmɑːb/ (n)
Example:
The flash mob video reached 2 million views within 5 days of its release.
Challenge /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ (n)
Example:
She wanted to join a TikTok dancing challenge, but was too shy to do that.
Content /ˈkɑːntent/ (n)
Example:
We've discussed the unusual design of the book. Now what can you say about the content?
Tutorial /tuːˈtɔːriəl/ (n)
Example:
An online tutorial for the program is available on our website.
Inappropriate content /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/
Example:
That's inappropriate content, because it promotes hate based on race and religion.
Viral /ˈvaɪrəl/ (adj)
Example:
Here's a list of the top ten videos that went viral last week.
News feed /nuːz fid/
Example:
Your Twitter news feed refreshes automatically to show new tweets.
To scroll down /skroʊl /
Example:
I had to scroll down the feed to find the necessary post.
Post /poʊst/ (n)
Example:
Lots of people have commented on my post.
View /vjuː/ (n)
Example:
Video views are counted differently based on what platform you use.
Comment /ˈkɑːment/ (n)
Example:
I don't want to hear any negative comments about my new haircut!
Hashtag /ˈhæʃtæɡ/ (n)
Example:
Designer Chris Messina was the fist to use a hashtag on Twitter in 2007.
Clickbait /ˈklɪkbeɪt/ (n)
Example:
The website has been criticized for it's headlines that look like clickbait.
Blog/ vlog /blɑːɡ/ /vlɑːɡ/ (n)
Example:
She writes a food blog in which she shares recipes and restaurant reviews.
You can watch the final part of this three-part vlog on her official website.
To broadcast /ˈbrɑːdkæst/
Example:
The tennis championship is broadcast to several different countries.
Meme /miːm/ (n)
Example:
Take a look at the top ten Internet memes for this past year.
Catchy /ˈkætʃi/ (adj) = eye catching
Example:
This brand of food is well known because it's catchy slogan.
Messenger /ˈmesɪndʒɚ/ (n)
Example:
Facebook Messenger is a free mobile app used for writing messages, sharing photos, videos, audio recordings and for group chats.
To chat /tʃæt/
Example:
She spends hours on the phone chatting to her friends.
Chatbot /ˈtʃætbɑːt/ (n)
Example:
Our chatbot can provide customer service and answer basic questions automatically.
To tag /tæɡ/
Example:
I don't mind if people tag me without asking.
To mention
Example:
I will mention you in that interesting post, so you can see it.
To share /ʃer/
Example:
If I really like a post or a video, I usually share it on my Facebook feed.
To flex = to show off /fleks/
Example:
No need to flex about all the cash you've got.
Filter (n)
Example:
Instagram has a wide range of filters so that users can edit their pictures.
To log in # To log out
= To sign in # To sign out
Example:
Sometimes I have problems with logging in my email because I forget my password.
To create (posts/ accounts...)
Example:
I don't have any social media accounts, I think I will create a facebook account so I can keep myself updated
Notification (n)
To notify
Example:
Whenever I post some hilarious videos, I always have a lot of notifications on my facebook
To edit (posts, photos...)
Editor (n) - Edition (n)
Example:
Sometimes I have to edit the content on my facebook posts due to spelling mistakes.
To add (friends/ to story...) # Unfriend # Block
Example:
I rarely add friend on facebook because I'm shy.
Friend requests
To confirm # To delete request
Example:
I don't often confirm friend requests if I don't know these people.
To upload = to post
Example:
Sometimes I upload fun videos on youtube
To share
To react
Youngster (n)
Example:
The camp is for youngsters aged 8 to 14
User friendly (adj)
Example:
I love Instagram because it's a user friendly app.
Status (n)
Example:
I seldom update my status on facebook.
Newsfeed (n) /ˈnuːzfiːd/
Example:
I glanced through my newsfeeds
Emoji (n)
Example:
He responded with a red heart emoji.
Spam (n) - Spammer (n)
Example:
I get thousands of spam emails each month.
Catfish (n)
Example:
Be careful with catfish facebook profiles, they just try to trick you.
Engagement (n)
Impression (n)
App (n) = application
Cyberbullying /ˈsaɪbərbʊliɪŋ/
Example:
The school provides guidance for parents on how to deal with issues such as cyberbullying
Facepalm /ˈfeɪspɑːm/ (n)
Example:
She always does a facepalm when her mother starts asking her about boys.
Useful Phrases:
Cup of tea (n)
Example:
He's nice enough but not really my cup of tea.
Keep myself updated (v)
Example:
I keep myself updated by reading news online every day
When it comes to....
Example:
When it comes to success, there
In addition to,
Example:
In addition to her great beauty, she is also well-known for her talent.
A wide range of = A wide variety of
Example:
He resigned for a variety of reasons
As a consequence /ˈkɑːnsɪkwens/
Example:
I didn't give the plants enough water. As a consequence, they all died.
Keep track of
Example:
How can I keep track of my money?
In short
Example:
we hope, in short, to bring theory and practice together in each session
Go viral
Example:
Their amazing video of the project has now gone viral with millions of views.
Get behind others
Keep in touch with other people
Communicate with others /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/
Example:
Direct marketing allows a firm to communicate directly with its customers
Some social media acronyms:
FB – Facebook
IG – Instagram
YT – YouTube
TW – Twitter
DM – Direct message
PM – Private message
RT – to share someone’s tweet to your own feed, to retweet
AFAIK – As far as I know
AMA – Ask me anything
BRB – Be right back
G2G – Got to go
HBD – Happy birthday
ILY – I love you
IMHO – In my humble opinion
LMAO – Laughing my a** off
LMK – Let me know
LOL – Laughing out loud
ROFL – Rolling on the floor laughing
WFH – Work from home
YOLO – You only live once
BTS – Behind the scenes
5555 = ahaha - Laughter
Questions:
What is your favorite social media?
How much time a day do you spend on social media?
Are you addicted to social media?
Do you use your personal photos as avatars?
Do you have a nickname for social media accounts?
What do you prefer: to make calls or to chat with your friends?
Do you use any social media acronyms when you chat with your friends? If yes, what are they?
Do you like to watch videos on YouTube? What kind of videos do you like?
Do you think a youtuber of a livestreamer is a profession or just a hobby?
What do you think about people who broadcast their private life online?
Have you ever taken a part in any flashmob or challenge?
Do you like memes? Why are they so popular nowadays?
Do you share funny memes with your friends? How often?
Does social media play any role in education?
Can social media help with doing your own business? How?
What are the positive and negative effects of social media?
Should people be cautious about what they post online?
How often do you leave comments on social media posts?
What do you think about haters and trolls?
Do you know anything about cyberbullying?
Have you ever been a victim of cyberbullying or do you know anyone who was?
Do you think parents should control their children's online life?
Does social media promote or harm real-life communication?
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