B1 – Intermediate
Everyone gossips. Gossiping is usually done by talking about people behind their backs, which is painful for that person who is being talked about whether the information is true or not. It may only lead to some emotional and social problems.
Read the article below to know more about it.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2009/200910-gossip-1.html
Discussion Questions:
- What images come to your mind when you hear the word ‘gossip’?
- Why might the Pope think gossip is worse than COVID-19?
- What do you think of people who gossip on social media?
- How do you feel if you are the subject of gossip?
- Should gossiping be made illegal? Why / Why not?