Social media has become an important part of modern life. Many people use platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X to communicate, share information, and entertain themselves. Social media allows people to stay connected with friends and family, even when they live far away.
However, social media also has negative effects. Some people spend too much time online and become less productive. Others compare themselves to influencers and feel unhappy with their own lives. In addition, fake news and misinformation can spread very quickly through social media platforms.
Despite these problems, social media can still be useful when used wisely. It can help people learn new skills, promote businesses, and express creativity. The key is finding a balance between online activities and real-life interactions.
Discussion Questions
- How often do you use social media every day?
- What are the advantages of social media?
- What problems can social media cause?
- Do you think social media affects mental health? Why?
- How can people use social media responsibly?
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary | Pronunciation | Indonesian Meaning |
Connected | /kəˈnek.tɪd/ | terhubung |
Platform | /ˈplæt.fɔːrm/ | platform |
Entertain | /ˌen.təˈteɪn/ | menghibur |
Productive | /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/ | produktif |
Influencer | /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/ | influencer |
Compare | /kəmˈper/ | membandingkan |
Misinformation | /ˌmɪs.ɪn.fərˈmeɪ.ʃən/ | informasi salah |
Creativity | /ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ə.ti/ | kreativitas |
Balance | /ˈbæl.əns/ | keseimbangan |
Interaction | /ˌɪn.tərˈæk.ʃən/ | interaksi |
Communicate | /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/ | berkomunikasi |
Negative | /ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv/ | negatif |
Useful | /ˈjuːs.fəl/ | berguna |
Wisely | /ˈwaɪz.li/ | dengan bijak |
Express | /ɪkˈspres/ | mengekspresikan |
