Topic 147: Relationships and Social Media

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is social media?

2. How do you use social media?

3. Do you think social media helps people stay in touch with their friends? Why?

4. How do you feel when you see someone’s posts on social media?

5. Do you think people share too much on social media? Why or why not?

6. How does social media help people make new friends?

7. Why do you think people post pictures of their personal lives on social media?

8. How do social media relationships differ from real-life relationships?

9. Can social media make you feel closer to people, even if you are far away?

10. What are the good things about social media when it comes to relationships?

11. Do you think social media can cause problems in relationships? Why?

12. How does social media affect the way people communicate with each other?

13. What kind of posts do you think are appropriate to share on social media?

14. How do you feel when someone unfriends or unfollows you on social media?

15. Can social media help you keep in touch with family members? How?

16. What is the difference between following someone on social media and being friends with them in real life?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. How does social media affect relationships in today’s world?

18. Do you think social media helps or harms relationships? Why?

19. How do social media posts impact how people see each other?

20. How can people’s behavior on social media affect their real-life relationships?

21. What do you think about the pressure people feel to have perfect lives on social media?

22. How does social media influence the way people present themselves in relationships?

23. Do you think social media relationships can be as deep as in-person ones? Why or why not?

24. How do you manage privacy on social media when it comes to your relationships?

25. How can social media make it easier to stay in touch with someone you don’t see often?

26. What role does social media play in romantic relationships today?

27. How do you feel about sharing photos or details about your relationship on social media?

28. Do you think social media has made communication easier or more complicated in relationships?

29. How does social media affect people’s expectations of relationships?

30. What impact does social media have on how people perceive and present their romantic lives?

31. How can social media lead to misunderstandings or conflicts in relationships?

32. What advice would you give someone who is dealing with a relationship problem on social media?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How does the constant sharing of personal moments on social media affect the authenticity of relationships?

34. In what ways does social media create a false sense of intimacy in relationships?

35. How do social media platforms contribute to the formation of online communities and relationships?

36. What are the psychological effects of social media on self-esteem and how does it affect relationships?

37. How does social media influence how we define friendship or romantic relationships?

38. What is the impact of social media’s portrayal of relationships on societal norms and expectations?

39. How can the idea of “performing” relationships on social media impact real-life emotional connections?

40. What are the ethical concerns regarding privacy in relationships on social media?

41. How does social media affect the way we handle disagreements or breakups in relationships?

42. How does social media impact the pace at which relationships develop?

43. What role does social media play in managing long-distance relationships?

44. How does the visibility of a relationship on social media influence the level of commitment and trust between partners?

45. What is the role of social media in modern dating, and how does it change the dynamics of relationships?

46. How do social media influencers shape the way people approach relationships and romantic partnerships?

47. How can social media promote healthy relationships, and what are the risks of its overuse?

48. What strategies can people use to maintain healthy relationships while being active on social media?