Topic 159: Social Media Addiction

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is social media?

2. Do you use social media? Which platforms do you use?

3. How much time do you spend on social media each day?

4. Why do you think people like using social media?

5. What do you feel when you are not using social media?

6. Can you spend a whole day without using social media? Why or why not?

7. How does using social media make you feel?

8. Do you think social media can be addictive? Why?

9. How does social media affect the way we communicate with others?

10. Do you think it’s important to have a break from social media sometimes?

11. How can social media help people stay connected?

12. How do you manage your time on social media?

13. What are some problems caused by spending too much time on social media?

14. How do you feel when you see someone using social media for a long time?

15. Do you think children should use social media? Why or why not?

16. What are some activities that you can do instead of spending too much time on social media?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. Why do some people feel the need to check social media constantly?

18. How does social media addiction affect relationships and friendships?

19. What are the positive and negative effects of using social media regularly?

20. How can social media be used in a healthy way?

21. Do you think social media addiction can affect your mental health? Why?

22. How can we manage our time better to avoid spending too much time on social media?

23. What are some signs that someone may be addicted to social media?

24. How does social media affect our self-esteem and body image?

25. Why do you think some people compare themselves to others on social media?

26. How can social media addiction affect work or school performance?

27. How can social media platforms help or hinder personal growth?

28. What role does social media play in spreading news and information?

29. Why do people sometimes feel lonely even when they have many followers on social media?

30. How do you balance spending time on social media with other important activities?

31. What are the dangers of using social media too much?

32. How does social media create unrealistic expectations of life or success?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How does the addictive nature of social media influence behavior and decision-making?

34. What are the psychological effects of prolonged social media use, and how do they impact mental health?

35. How does social media addiction contribute to the spread of misinformation and fake news?

36. What are the societal implications of widespread social media addiction?

37. How do algorithms and personalized content on social media influence user behavior and addiction?

38. What role does social media play in the development of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and other anxieties?

39. How can social media platforms take responsibility in combating addiction and promoting healthy usage?

40. What is the impact of social media addiction on the way people perceive success and happiness?

41. How does the constant need for validation on social media affect individuals’ mental and emotional well-being?

42. How can the concept of digital detox help mitigate the negative effects of social media addiction?

43. What ethical considerations should social media companies take into account when designing addictive features?

44. How do cultural differences influence the prevalence of social media addiction across the world?

45. What are some strategies for breaking free from social media addiction, and how can individuals apply them?

46. How do social media platforms impact the way people express themselves and their identities?

47. What is the relationship between social media addiction and feelings of isolation or loneliness?

48. How can individuals regain control over their time and attention in the digital age, particularly with social media distractions?