Social media

What do people often do on social media? Do you think you spend too much time on social media? When did you start using social media?

Stay connected

Maintain communication with others

Eg. We can now stay connected to our friends all over the world.

Watching viral videos

Viewing popular online clips

Eg. I often watch different viral videos on TikTok when I have spare time.

Keeping up with trends

Staying updated with new developments

Eg. I love reading international newspaper as it helps me to keep up with latest global news as well as trends.

Leverage social media

Use social media platforms effectively

Eg. We can leverage social media to learn new skills and gain knowledge through studying communities.

Promote products

Advertise items or services

Eg. Businesses and professionals often leverage social media platforms to promote products and brands.

Network with potential clients

Connect with future business partners

Eg. Social media is also a method for many entrepreneurs to network with potential clients.

Get carried away

Become overly involved in sth

Eg. She tends to get carried away during group discussions in IELTS writing.

Scrolling for hours

Spending excessive time browsing

Eg. They have been scrolling for hours through photos from the social event.

Keep pulling sb back

continuously attracting attention

Eg. Endless posts, updates, and notifications on social media sites always keep pulling me back.

Mindlessly scrolling

browsing without thinking

Eg. I often catch myself mindlessly scrolling, even when I don’t need to.

Setting screen time limits

placing restrictions on phone use

Eg. I have started setting screen time limits to be more conscious of how much time I spend online.

Moderation is key

balance is important

Eg. I believe moderation is key — social media is really great, but it shouldn’t take over our real-life interactions.

go-to platform

preferred social media site

Eg. I first started using social media when I was around 12 or 13 and my go-to platform was Facebook.

Keep in touch

Maintain communication

Eg. I mainly keep in touch with friends and share random updates on social media platforms such as Facebook or Instagram.

Change significantly

evolve a lot

Eg. Over the years, my social media habits have changed significantly.

Learning new skills (v. phrase)

gaining knowledge online

Eg. Social media is also a method for me to learn new skills.

Work-related tasks

professional activities

Eg. Now, I use multiple platforms not just for socializing but also for entertainment, learning new skills, and even work-related tasks

Powerful tool

highly useful resource

Eg. It’s incredible how social media has evolved—it’s no longer just a place for chatting but a powerful tool for many aspects of life.