Social Media And Mental Health

고급 독해 (Middle Advanced)

Lesson 17

Social Media And Mental Health

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Lesson 17

SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH

Think critically and share your opinion

Middle Advanced 25 min Speaking 75%
3 min

Warm-up

Talk about these questions with your teacher.
선생님과 이야기해 보세요.

  1. To what extent do you think mental health should be prioritized alongside physical health?
  2. What lifestyle change has had the most significant impact on your well-being?
4 min

Vocabulary

Listen and repeat after your teacher.
선생님을 따라 읽어보세요.

anxiety /æŋˈzaɪəti/
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease  |  불안, 걱정
Studies show that excessive social media use may lead to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem
awareness /əˈwɛrnəs/
knowledge or perception of a situation or fact  |  인식, 자각
However, social media can also be a powerful tool for building communities, raising awareness, and staying connected with loved ones across the globe
depression /dɪˈprɛʃən/
a mental condition marked by persistent sadness and loss of interest  |  우울증
Studies show that excessive social media use may lead to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem
excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/
more than what is normal or necessary  |  과도한
Studies show that excessive social media use may lead to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem
5 min

Reading

Read the passage with your teacher.
선생님과 함께 지문을 읽어보세요.

Studies show that excessive social media use may lead to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. However, social media can also be a powerful tool for building communities, raising awareness, and staying connected with loved ones across the globe.

3 min

Korean Trap! / 한국인 실수 교정

Common mistakes Korean speakers make.
한국인이 자주 하는 실수를 알아봅시다.

❌ I have interest in the politics.
✅ I have an interest in politics.

추상적인 개념(politics, music, love 등)에는 the를 쓰지 않습니다. 또한 'interest'는 셀 수 있는 명사로 'an'이 필요합니다.

10 min

Discussion

Share your thoughts with your teacher.
선생님과 의견을 나눠보세요.

  1. How many hours a day do you spend on social media?
  2. Do you think social media makes people happier or more anxious?
  3. Should there be age restrictions for social media platforms?
  4. Have you ever taken a break from social media? How did it feel?
  5. What would the world be like without social media?

Lesson Summary / 수업 요약

Today's Topic: SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH

Level: Middle Advanced (M.A)

Review this lesson before your next class! / 다음 수업 전에 복습하세요!