B1 — Intermediate
Social media feels too much and fake. Many people still use it, but they post less. This is called Posting Zero. People are afraid of judgment or to feel pressure to look perfect. Bots also make social media feel less real. Many users want simple and honest posts again.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about social media use drop.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/posting-zero-level-3
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “to feel louder than ever” mean? “Social media feels louder than ever, filled with ads, repetitive videos, and artificial content.” Use the idiom in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “honest moment“ mean? ”Many users hope social media can return to a place where real people share small, honest moments again.” Use the expression in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “feed” mean here: “In the past, people shared simple photos and everyday moments; however, now, feeds look perfect, commercial, and unreal.”Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.
Discussion Questions:
- Why do people used to post on social media in the past?
- Why are they stopping or posting less now?
- Do you like posting on social media? Why?
- Is it okay to stop posting on social media? Why?
- “Bots also make social media feel less real.” Do you agree or disagree?
- How can social media feel more real?