B1 — IntermediateTechnology

Social Media and Internet

Modern vocabulary for talking about social media platforms, online communication, and internet culture in English.

18 words

Word List

Word	Phonetic	Part of Speech	Definition	Example
post	/poʊst/	noun	A message, image, or video shared on a social media platform	Her post about the trip got over a thousand likes.
follow	/ˈfɒloʊ/	verb	To subscribe to someone's social media account to see their updates	I follow several news accounts to stay informed.
scroll	/skroʊl/	verb	To move up or down through content on a screen	I spent an hour just scrolling through my feed before bed.
notification	/ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/	noun	An alert or message from an app telling you about new activity	I turned off my notifications because they were distracting me from work.
feed	/fiːd/	noun	A constantly updating list of posts from accounts you follow	My feed is full of cooking videos these days.
share	/ʃɛər/	verb	To send or repost content so that other people can see it	Could you share this article with your friends? It is really useful.
comment	/ˈkɒmɛnt/	noun	A written response or opinion left under a post or article online	The video received hundreds of positive comments.
hashtag	/ˈhæʃtæɡ/	noun	A word or phrase preceded by the # symbol, used to categorize content online	Use a popular hashtag so more people can find your post.
viral	/ˈvaɪrəl/	adjective	Spreading very quickly across the internet to reach a huge number of people	The funny cat video went viral and got millions of views.
influencer	/ˈɪnfluːənsər/	noun	A person with a large online following who can affect other people's opinions and buying choices	Many brands pay influencers to promote their products.
content	/ˈkɒntɛnt/	noun	Material such as text, images, or videos published online	She creates educational content about science for young people.
algorithm	/ˈælɡərɪðəm/	noun	A set of rules a computer follows to decide what content to show you	The algorithm keeps showing me videos about cooking because I watched one yesterday.
upload	/ʌpˈloʊd/	verb	To transfer a file or content from your device to the internet	She uploaded the photos from the concert last night.
download	/ˈdaʊnloʊd/	verb	To copy a file from the internet to your device	You can download the app for free from the app store.
password	/ˈpæswɜːrd/	noun	A secret word or phrase used to gain access to an account or system	Make sure your password is strong and not easy to guess.
privacy	/ˈprɪvəsi/	noun	The state of being free from public attention; control over your personal information	Check your privacy settings so strangers cannot see your photos.
subscribe	/səbˈskraɪb/	verb	To sign up to receive regular content or updates from a channel or service	I subscribed to her channel because her videos are really helpful.
troll	/troʊl/	noun	A person who deliberately posts offensive or upsetting messages online to provoke others	Do not respond to trolls. They just want attention.

Flashcards

noun

post

/poʊst/

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Definition

A message, image, or video shared on a social media platform

“Her post about the trip got over a thousand likes.”

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Practice Exercises

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What does 'viral' mean on the internet?