IELTS speaking part 1 social media
Social media vocabulary
- Streaming
Being able to watch or share videos online, without the need to first download them.
“I enjoy browsing streaming sites, such as youtube or bilibili.”
- To browse
To casually look at or watch things online.
“Sometimes I like to spend my free time just browsing random posts or videos online.”
- Post ( verb or noun)
To post something online means to upload it for everyone to see.
“I like to take photos with my smartphone, and then post them on my facebook page.”
- A meme
A meme is usually a funny picture or video that usually spreads very quickly.
“Myself and my friends often enjoy sending each other funny memes through our social media accounts.”
- Viral (to go viral)
When something online becomes very popular and spreads extremely fast.
“Black Pink’s new video has gone viral on all social media platforms.”
- Vlog
A vlog is similar to a blog except that the information is shared through video.
“I really enjoy travelling and love looking at some different travel vlogs online in my free time.”
- A cyberbully
A person who is mean to, or bullies others online.
“I think that cyberbullying is a big problem these days, and those responsible should be punished.”
IELTS speaking part 1 – social media questions
- Do you like using social media?
“Yes, I enjoy social media very much, and always keep my facebook page updated, with lots of photos, as well using it to keep in touch with friends, and see what’s going on in their lives.”
“To be honest, I don’t have much interest in social media, and really only use it to keep in touch with friends. I rarely post anything online, and rather meet people face to face.”
- How often do you use social media?
“Oh, I use it quite a lot, and actually find it hard to go more than an hour or two without checking up on what’s happening. My social media account is usually the last thing I look at before going to sleep, and the first thing I look at every morning.”
“Well, I’m certainly not addicted to social media like many other young people today, and usually don’t open or use any social media apps, unless I’m feeling a bit bored, or sitting on a bus or something.”
What’s your favourite social media platform?
“I guess my favourite platform or app would have to be tiktok, and I find it’s a fun way to pass some time when I’m bored or have nothing to do. As well as that the videos are nice and short which suits my short attention span.”
“Well , I’m really into music, so my favourite social media platform is youtube, and I can spend hours on end browsing an endless list of music videos. As well as that, youtube also has a huge array of educational videos, and it’s possible to learn just about anything under the sun for free.”
- Do you think some people spend too much time on social media?
“Yes, I think a lot of people, especially teenagers spend way too much time on social media, and in many cases have even become addicted to it. I guess everybody needs to learn to show some self-control when it comes to time spent on social media.”
- What’s the most popular social media app/platform in your country?
“I’m not certain but I guess it’s probably ___________ and almost anyone who has a smartphone or computer uses this app. It’s also actually a very useful app for keeping in touch with people, and can be used to make free video calls, as well as messaging.”
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