Why Don’t Young People Read the News

B2 – Upper Intermediate

A number of surveys found that people age 18-34 are consistently less knowledgeable about current events than older people.

Let’s read the article below and find out why a lot of young people do not watch the news anymore.

https://www.thoughtco.com/why-dont-young-people-read-the-news-2074000

Discussion Questions:

1. What might be reasons young people aren’t interested in reading or learning period?

2. What are the reasons young people are not interested in the news?

3. Why is it important for young people to be abreast with current events?

4. How can news be made appealing to the younger audience?

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