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“Instagram” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Instagram Basics

1. What are the most popular types of posts on Instagram?
2. What do you like to see when looking at other people’s Instagram feeds?
3. Do you think people should use their real names on social media? Why or why not?
4. Can you delete your account if you don’t like it anymore in Instagram?
5. How do you add a location tag to your post?

II. Instagram Features

6. What is your favorite Instagram feature?
7. Can you make your account private on Instagram?
8. Can you see who has liked your posts on Instagram?
9. Why do you have to have a profile picture?
10. What is Instagram?

III. Instagram Usage

11. Which is the best way to get more followers on Instagram?
12. When do you use Instagram?
13. How many people are on Instagram?
14. What’s your favorite band/artist/song on Instagram?
15. Is it difficult for you to find new people to follow on Instagram? If so, why is that?

IV. Instagram Content

16. What’s the best thing you’ve found on Instagram?
17. What is the maximum number of pictures you can upload to your story?
18. If you could have a person of your choice follow you, who would it be and why?
19. What is the most popular hashtag on Instagram right now?
20. Do you like to follow celebrities on Instagram? If so, which ones?

V. Instagram Experiences

21. What’s the funniest thing you’ve seen on Instagram?
22. What do you like to post on Instagram?
23. What are the most popular Instagram accounts in your country?
24. What can you do on Instagram?
25. Why do people use hashtags on Instagram?

VI. Instagram Challenges

26. What is the best way to get more followers on Instagram?
27. What’s the most annoying thing you’ve seen on Instagram?
28. Is it possible to delete an Instagram account?
29. What is the most liked Instagram post ever?
30. What do you think is a good strategy for growing your Instagram following?

VII. Instagram Motivation

31. Why do you use Instagram?
32. How do you find out if someone has blocked you on Instagram?
33. Do you use Instagram? Are you a frequent user?
34. What is the most common hashtag used on Instagram?
35. How does Instagram make money?

VIII. Instagram Aesthetics

36. What is the most popular Instagram filter?
37. What’s the most creative thing you’ve ever seen someone post on their Instagram feed?
38. What’s the difference between a profile and story on Instagram?
39. What’s your favorite feature on Instagram?
40. How do you use Instagram?

IX. Instagram Profile Management

41. How do you change your profile picture on Instagram?
42. Where do you use Instagram?
43. What do you think about Instagram ads?
44. How do you feel about sponsored posts on Instagram?
45. Do you think Instagram is a good platform for businesses? Why or why not?

X. Instagram Trends

46. What trends do you see on Instagram right now?
47. How do you feel about challenges on Instagram?
48. What is your opinion on Instagram influencers?
49. Do you think Instagram will change in the future? How?
50. What new features would you like to see on Instagram?

XI. Instagram Community

51. How do you connect with friends on Instagram?
52. Do you think Instagram helps people feel more connected? Why or why not?
53. What do you think about Instagram groups?
54. Have you ever met someone from Instagram in real life? How was it?
55. What do you think about the comments on your posts?

XII. Instagram Privacy

56. How do you protect your privacy on Instagram?
57. Do you think Instagram should do more to protect users’ privacy?
58. What do you think about Instagram’s data policies?
59. How do you feel about sharing your location on Instagram?
60. What advice would you give to someone new to Instagram?
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