B1 Lesson 32: Phrases with in + Social media

WARM UP

Think about how you use social media.

• Which social media platforms do you use most often?
• Have you ever followed someone because of their content?
• What types of posts do you usually like or share?
• Have you ever had to block someone online?
• Do you think people spend too much time on social media?

Answer in full sentences.

VOCABULARY – SOCIAL MEDIA

• block – stop someone from contacting or viewing you
Example: She decided to block the account.

• commented – wrote an opinion or response online
Example: Hundreds of people commented on the post.

• follow – subscribe to someone's content
Example: I follow several travel creators.

• liked – showed approval of a post
Example: Thousands of users liked the photo.

• posted – published content online
Example: He posted a video yesterday.

• shared – sent or reposted content to others
Example: The article was shared many times.

• tagged – linked someone in a post or photo
Example: She tagged her friends in the picture.

• take down – remove content from a website or platform
Example: The company decided to take down the advertisement.

Say each phrase out loud.

GRAMMAR – PHRASES WITH IN

• in detail – with lots of information
Example: She explained the problem in detail.

• in fact – actually; used to add surprising information
Example: I thought it was fake. In fact, it was real.

• in general – usually; overall
Example: In general, people enjoy short videos.

• in future – from now on
Example: I will be more careful in future.

• in advance – before something happens
Example: We booked the tickets in advance.

• in particular – especially
Example: I enjoyed that video in particular.

• in the end – finally; after everything happened
Example: In the end, the problem was solved.

DIALOGUE – SOCIAL MEDIA DISCUSSION

Anna: Did you see James's latest post?

Mark: Yes, I liked it and commented on it.

Anna: Really? I didn't see it.

Mark: He posted it yesterday and many people shared it.

Anna: What was it about?

Mark: He explained his project in detail.

Anna: Was it popular?

Mark: Yes. In fact, it was his most successful post this year.

Read again and practise.

SHORT ARTICLE

Social media plays an important role in modern communication. People follow creators, like photos, and share information every day. Many users also comment on posts and tag friends in interesting content. Sometimes, however, content must be taken down if it breaks platform rules. In general, social media helps people stay connected and informed. Some topics attract more attention than others, and certain posts become popular in particular communities. Successful creators often plan their content in advance and explain ideas in detail. In the end, the most effective content is usually clear, useful, and engaging.

Read the article twice.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Social media expressions

• follow an account
• like a post
• share content
• comment on a photo
• tag a friend
• take down a video

Phrases with in

• in detail
• in fact
• in general
• in future
• in advance
• in particular
• in the end

Full sentence model

• I follow several creators who explain technology in detail.

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences.

• Which accounts do you follow most often?
• What kind of content do you usually like?
• Have you ever shared a post that became popular?
• Do you often comment on social media posts?
• Have you ever tagged someone in a photo or video?
• Have you ever had to block someone online?
• What topics interest you in particular?
• Do you usually plan things in advance?
• What would you like to improve in future?
• In general, do you think social media is positive or negative?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 10 sentences:

• 5 using the social media vocabulary
• 5 using the phrases with in

Use at least 7 vocabulary items.