Online Trends

Category
General English, Speaking Lessons
Topic
Social Media, Trends
Media
Video
Level
A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Grammar
Mixed Grammar
Focus
Speaking, Vocabulary, Listening
Lesson ID
A2B1-9
Lesson Time
30 minutes
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Online Trends | English Teaching Resource for ESL Classes

Lesson Description

Spread like wildfire! In this ESL lesson, students will discuss online trends and fads. This lesson features a video about a DIY trend on TikTok. Students will learn and practice vocabulary relating to the topic and talk about the reasons for posting videos or pictures on the Internet. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been


Lesson Objectives


  • To develop speaking and listening skills

  • To discuss the topic of trends and fads

  • To learn and practice new vocabulary words relating to the topic


Video

Are you an artist? Do you like to partake in creative hobbies? Watch this video to learn about a DIY trend that blew up TikTok!

Video Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

spread like wildfire [idiom]: spread with great speed
trend [noun]: fashion or a change in the way that people are behaving
fad [noun]: a style or a practice that becomes very popular but only for a short time
DIY [adjective]: do it yourself; relating to the activity of decorating, building, and making repairs at home by oneself rather than employing a professional
TikTok [noun]: a popular social media app that allows users to create, watch, and share videos shot on mobile devices or webcams
viral [adjective]: (of an image, video, piece of information, etc.) circulated rapidly and widely from one internet user to another
meme [noun]: an image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations
keto diet [noun]: a diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates (sugars) that causes the body to break down fat into molecules
canvas [noun]: a strong cloth or material used to make items such as a surface for painting
blow up [idiom]: to become famous or popular very quickly
buzz [noun]: an atmosphere of excitement and activity
fangirl [verb]: to be a very enthusiastic female fan of a band, actor, type of entertainment, product etc.
make a splash [verb phrase]: to say or do something that becomes very popular or is noticed by a lot of people
hot [adjective]: something of great interest; intriguing
sustainable fashion [noun]: a way in which brands create clothing that not only reduces the impact on the environment but is also mindful of the people who work to produce the clothes
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