Topic 78: Influence of Social Media on Society

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is social media?

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

3. How often do you check your social media accounts?

4. Do you like sharing photos on social media? Why or why not?

5. What is the most popular social media platform in your country?

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

7. What do you think is the best thing about social media?

8. What do you think is the worst thing about social media?

9. Do you feel happy or sad when you see other people’s posts? Why?

10. How does social media affect your daily life?

11. Do you like following celebrities on social media? Why or why not?

12. How can social media help businesses?

13. Do you think social media can be addictive? Why or why not?

14. How do people communicate with their friends on social media?

15. How can social media be used for good purposes?

16. How do you feel when you don’t use social media for a day?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. How does social media influence how people view themselves?

18. How does social media affect communication between friends and family?

19. Do you think social media has a positive or negative impact on mental health? Why?

20. How do social media influencers affect people’s opinions and choices?

21. How does social media affect the way news is shared and consumed?

22. Can social media help solve social issues? Give an example.

23. How can social media be used to promote social justice and activism?

24. What role does social media play in shaping public opinion?

25. How does social media influence politics and elections?

26. What are the dangers of spreading false information on social media?

27. Should social media companies be responsible for what is posted on their platforms?

28. How do social media platforms protect users’ privacy?

29. How do people use social media for business and marketing?

30. How does social media change the way we shop and consume products?

31. What are the benefits and drawbacks of social media for young people?

32. How can people stay safe while using social media?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does social media affect real-life communication skills?

34. What is the relationship between social media and the rise of celebrity culture?

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

36. Should social media platforms be more strictly regulated? Why or why not?

37. How does social media influence body image and self-esteem?

38. How do social media algorithms affect what we see and believe online?

39. How can social media be used to empower marginalized communities?

40. How does the constant use of social media affect productivity and attention spans?

41. Should the government play a role in regulating social media content? Why or why not?

42. How does social media compare to traditional media (TV, newspapers, etc.) in terms of influence?

43. How does social media shape political discourse and public debate?

44. What ethical concerns arise from the use of data and personal information on social media platforms?

45. How do social media companies influence the types of products and services we consume?

46. How does social media affect international relations and diplomacy?

47. Should people be more careful about what they post on social media? Why?

48. If you could change one thing about social media, what would it be and why?