Paul Holmes -
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“Social Media” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Understanding Social Media

1. What is social media?
2. Can you name three popular social media platforms?
3. How do you sign up for a social media account?
4. What is a social media profile?
5. Why do people use social media?

II. Social Media Usage

6. How often do you check social media?
7. What do you usually post on social media?
8. Do you prefer to post pictures or write text?
9. Who do you follow on social media?
10. How do you feel when you get a lot of likes on your post?

III. The Impact of Social Media

11. Do you think social media is good or bad?
12. How has social media changed the way we communicate?
13. Can social media be addictive?
14. What are the benefits of using social media?
15. What are the negative effects of social media?

IV. Privacy and Safety

16. How can you stay safe on social media?
17. What is a privacy setting?
18. Why is it important to not share personal information online?
19. Have you ever blocked someone on social media? Why?
20. What should you do if you see something upsetting on social media?

V. Social Media and Relationships

21. Can you make real friends on social media?
22. How do you maintain friendships through social media?
23. Do you think social media can help people who feel lonely?
24. Has social media ever caused a problem in your friendships?
25. How can you tell if someone is being honest on social media?

VI. Social Media for Learning and Information

26. Can social media be used for education?
27. How do you find news on social media?
28. What kind of educational content do you follow?
29. How can you check if information on social media is true?
30. Have you ever learned something new from social media?

VII. Social Media and Business

31. How do businesses use social media?

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