Speaking vocabulary
Social media
Use these expressions to speak more precisely about social media. Learn the meaning from context, then make your own example rather than memorising a complete answer.
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online presence
- Meaning: how a person or organisation appears on the internet.
- Example: The shop improved its online presence with clear opening hours.
- Context: social media. Use the phrase to describe.
- Use “online presence” naturally in one sentence about social media.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
reliable information
- Meaning: information that can reasonably be trusted.
- Example: I compare several sources to find reliable information.
- Context: social media. Use the phrase to explain.
- Use “reliable information” naturally in one sentence about social media.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
misleading content
- Meaning: material that creates a false impression.
- Example: A dramatic headline can be misleading content if it leaves out key facts.
- Context: social media. Use the phrase to compare.
- Use “misleading content” naturally in one sentence about social media.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
digital footprint
- Meaning: the information your online activity leaves behind.
- Example: Old public posts can become part of your digital footprint.
- Context: social media. Use the phrase to give an example.
- Use “digital footprint” naturally in one sentence about social media.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
meaningful interaction
- Meaning: communication that feels useful or personally important.
- Example: A short honest conversation can be a meaningful interaction.
- Context: social media. Use the phrase to qualify an opinion.
- Use “meaningful interaction” naturally in one sentence about social media.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
set healthy boundaries
- Meaning: establish reasonable limits to protect well-being.
- Example: I set healthy boundaries by keeping some evenings free.
- Context: social media. Use the phrase to discuss effects.
- Use “set healthy boundaries” naturally in one sentence about social media.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
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