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Conversation Advance · Module 18 · Unit 86

Coping With Academic and Work Pressure

C2 Proficient

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, you will discuss social media and mental health and learn practical vocabulary for daily communication.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Do you ever feel that social media affects your mood?
  2. How much time do you spend scrolling through feeds every day?
  3. Does comparing yourself to others online ever make you feel down?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Curated

    adjective

    /ˈkjʊreɪtɪd/

    Meaning:Selected, organized, and presented with care.

    Social media profiles are often highly curated.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used to describe the selective nature of online life.

  • Mindful

    adjective

    /ˈmaɪndfəl/

    Meaning:Conscious or aware of something.

    Be mindful of how much time you spend online.

    Real Life Tip:

    A popular concept for improving mental wellbeing.

  • Log off

    phrasal verb

    /lɒɡ ɔːf/

    Meaning:To exit a computer system or social media account.

    I need to log off and get some sleep.

    Real Life Tip:

    Important for disconnecting from digital pressures.

  • FOMO

    idiom

    /ˈfoʊmoʊ/

    Meaning:Fear of missing out.

    I only check Instagram because of my FOMO.

    Real Life Tip:

    A common term for social media-induced anxiety.

  • Doomscrolling

    slang

    /ˈduːmˌskroʊlɪŋ/

    Meaning:The act of continuously scrolling through bad news online.

    I spent an hour doomscrolling last night.

    Real Life Tip:

    Recognized as a negative habit during stressful times.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
David and Olivia discuss their struggles with social media habits.
  • Olivia
    I have been doing way too much doomscrolling lately.
  • David
    Me too. It is easy to get trapped in that, especially with all the news.
  • Olivia
    And then there is the FOMO when I see everyone having fun online.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What habit does Olivia want to stop?
  2. What does David remind Olivia about online lives?
  3. What is their plan for the evening?

Exercise

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

  1. What does curated mean?

  2. What is FOMO?

  3. I need to log ____.

  4. She is very ____ of her time.

  5. is / doomscrolling / bad / habit / a

  6. are / curated / lives / online

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. How can we remain mindful while using technology?
  2. Why is it so easy to get caught in doomscrolling?
  3. How do we overcome FOMO in our daily lives?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. How do I reduce my screen time without FOMO?
  2. Are there specific ways to avoid doomscrolling?
  3. How do I recognize when my social media use is unhealthy?
  4. Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with social media?
  5. How do I stay mindful when I feel pressured online?
  6. What should I do when I feel like others have better lives?
  7. How do I balance digital connection with real-life presence?
  8. Is it common to feel bad after using social media?
  9. How do I log off when I am stressed?
  10. What are the benefits of a digital detox?
David
Remember that those lives are curated. They are not the whole picture.
  • Olivia
    You are right. I need to be more mindful about my screen time.
  • David
    It helps to just log off for a few hours each evening.
  • Olivia
    I will try that. Let us go for a walk without our phones instead.
  • David
    That sounds like a perfect plan.