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Conversation Advance · Module 2 · Unit 7

Online Communication vs. Face-to-Face

Pre C1 Advanced

Learning Objectives

In today's class, you will talk about social media activity and improve your everyday vocabulary.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What was your favorite lesson from this module?
  2. How has your perspective on online communication changed?
  3. What is one positive change you will make to your social media habits?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Algorithm

    noun

    /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/

    Meaning:Content delivery rules.

    Learning the algorithm.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 246.

  • Misinterpretation

    noun

    /ˌmɪsɪntərprɪˈteɪʃən/

    Meaning:Wrong understanding.

    Avoiding misinterpretation.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 247.

  • Curated

    adjective

    /ˈkjʊəreɪtɪd/

    Meaning:Carefully selected.

    Less curated posts.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 248.

  • Viral

    adjective

    /ˈvaɪrəl/

    Meaning:Very popular quickly.

    A viral challenge.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 249.

  • FOMO

    idiom

    /ˈfoʊmoʊ/

    Meaning:Fear of missing out.

    Overcoming FOMO.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review from Lesson 248.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel reflect on their digital lives and how to keep them healthy.
  • Daniel
    It has been great learning about all this social media stuff.
  • Rachel
    It really has. We need to be careful with the algorithm.
  • Daniel
    Agreed. No more misinterpretation of our messages.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What do Daniel and Rachel want to be careful about?
  2. What does Rachel not want to rule their lives?
  3. What do they want to focus on?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. What is an algorithm?

  2. What is a curated feed?

  3. I am trying to avoid ____ online.

  4. That video went ____ in one hour.

  5. rule / lives / our / FOMO / don't / let

  6. real / focus / what / is / on / let's

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. How can we simplify our digital presence?
  2. What is the most important lesson you learned in this module?
  3. How do you feel about your future relationship with social media?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. How can I apply these lessons to my daily online life?
  2. What is one goal I have for my social media use?
  3. How do I continue to avoid digital misinterpretation?
  4. Am I maintaining my real-life connections?
  5. What are my biggest values regarding social media?
  6. How do I deal with curated perfection online?
  7. Do I feel more ready to handle viral trends?
  8. How can I have a more healthy relationship with technology?
  9. What was the most challenging lesson for me?
  10. How do I keep growing in my digital literacy?
Rachel
And fewer curated posts just for the sake of it.
  • Daniel
    Maybe we will catch a viral trend now and then.
  • Rachel
    Sure, but let's not let FOMO rule our lives.
  • Daniel
    I could not agree more. Let's focus on what is real.
  • Rachel
    Perfect. Let's call it a day on the phone.