B2 – Upper Intermediate
The internet is a fascinating place. It has given students the ability to research topics, ideas, and concepts at the click of their fingers. However, it has also given way to an ailment known as brain rot. Brainrot happens when people consume mindless and pointless content online. This disease has proven to be very dangerous to the psyche of our future generations.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- Explain “brain turns into mush”. “ Have you ever felt your brain turning into mush.”. Create a sentence using this expression.
- What does “creep in” mean? “You know that feeling when you’ve watched so many Tiktoks that you start dreaming in 15-second clips? That’s brain rot creeping in.” Use this phrasal verb to make your own sentence.
- What is the meaning of “rabbit hole“? “You open Instagram and watch the reel. But then, you swipe up to see the next reel, and the next, and the next. Before you know it, you’re deep into the Instagram reel rabbit hole.” Use this term in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Have you ever felt the effects of brain rot? If yes, share your experience.
- If you’ve experienced your brain turning into a mush, how do you fight against it?
- How can we determine if we are affected by this condition? And how can we prevent it?
- Do you think that brain rot is a threat to the current generation? Explain your stance.