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hello and welcome back to the English

dialogue podcast I'm Mike and as always

I'm here with Emma how's it going today

Emma I'm doing well Mike today's topic

is something I think a lot of people

especially younger listeners can relate

to Absol absolutely we're discussing

social media addiction and whether it's

quietly impacting the younger

generation's lives are they destroying

their lives without even realizing it

that's a big question we all know social

media is everywhere but how do we

distinguish healthy use from addiction

it's tough let's think about what

addiction means it usually involves an

inability to stop using something

despite negative

consequences do do we see that with

social media yes often we do young

people today might find themselves

spending hours scrolling through feeds

unable to put down their phones even

when they have important tasks to do

they might struggle to focus on studying

feel anxious without constant updates or

measure their self-worth by the number

of likes and comments they receive in

some cases this Behavior mimics classic

signs of addiction withdrawal when they

can't access their apps compulsive

checking and a diminished sense of time

and reality it can slowly erode their

self-esteem productivity and real world

social

connections that's a powerful

description social media platforms are

designed to be engaging the infinite

scroll like shares these features hook

users but are they consciously

destroying their lives or is it more

subtle I think it's largely subconscious

most young people don't wake up thinking

I'll ruin my life with social media

today instead it's a gradual process

they find themselves more distracted

stressed about their online Persona and

disconnected from the physical world we

should consider mental health there's

evidence that excessive social media use

can lead to anxiety depression and

loneliness young people might compare

their lives to Polished curated images

of others feeling inadequate and unhappy

that's a huge issue teens scrolling

through curated Instagram feeds see a

distorted reality friends looking

perfect always having fun achieving

success they don't see the struggles the

boring moments or the failures behind

the scenes constant comparison can

create feelings of inferiority and

self-doubt over time this can erode

self-confidence and

happiness moreover the pressure to

maintain an appealing online image can

become a stressful NeverEnding task it's

not just a Time sync it can harm their

emotional

well-being that does sound harmful

another angle is how social media

affects attention

spans young people might find it harder

to concentrate on a book a conversation

or a movie without reaching for their

phones could this be affecting their

academic performance and career

prospects down the line

definitely constant interruptions and

stimulus from social media can make it

difficult to focus on long-term goals

there's also the issue of sleep

deprivation if they stay up late

scrolling this can affect their overall

health and

productivity so we have mental health

concerns academic and productivity

issues and even physical health factors

like sleep

all are subtle forms of life disruption

social media addiction doesn't have to

look dramatic it can be slow and steady

precisely another subtle aspect is how

it shapes identity young people might

begin to Define themselves by how they

appear online instead of exploring their

interests in the real world they might

Chase Online Trends seeking validation

through likes rather than pursuing

genuine Hobbies or

relationships over time this can limit

their personal growth and

self-discovery they might not even

realize that they're molding their

identity around social media feedback

rather than their true passions and

values there's a social aspect too isn't

everyone doing it if all their friends

are online all the time it feels normal

the problem might not even register as

something harmful because it's become

the cultural norm

exactly what used to seem like addiction

now looks like standard teenage Behavior

but normalizing it doesn't make it

healthy we have to be aware that just

because everyone's doing it doesn't mean

it's good now to be fair social media

isn't all bad it can connect people

provide educational content and offer

support

communities the issue is excessive and

Mindless use right definitely social

media can be a fantastic tool if used

mindfully staying in touch with distant

relatives discovering new interests

learning about global events or finding

a supportive group that shares your

hobbies the problem arises when it

shifts from a useful tool to a

compulsion when scrolling replaces

reading watching a friend's video

replaces meeting in person and likees

start dictating your mood that's where

it turns dark it's not about eliminating

social media entirely but about finding

a healthy balance so how do we encourage

young people to develop healthier habits

should parents set screen time limits

should schools teach digital literacy

and responsible use all of the above

might help education on digital

well-being is crucial young people

should learn how these platforms work

the algorithms the psychology behind

notifications and how to set boundaries

for the

elves self-awareness is key if teens

understand that these apps are designed

to be addictive they can approach them

more critically they might turn off

unnecessary notifications set time

limits or dedicate certain hours of the

day to being offline parents and

Educators can model good behavior by

putting their devices down and showing

that Real Life Connections matter

governments and tech companies could

also play a role by offer offering

better privacy settings transparency and

tools to limit screen time it's a

collective effort absolutely we need a

cultural shift right now it's cool to be

online all the time maybe in the future

it'll be cool to have a balanced life

some online presence but also plenty of

offline activities that nurture the body

mind and soul that would be great

imagine young people engaging in sports

Arts Community projects and still having

social media but not at the expense of

their mental health it's about restoring

balance think about the long-term

consequences if we don't address this we

could have a generation facing increased

mental health issues socialization

problems difficulty in managing stress

and reduced ability to

concentrate this not only affects their

personal lives but can Ripple into to

the workforce Innovation and social

cohesion on a personal level excessive

social media use can steal valuable time

they could invest in learning new skills

building deeper friendships or

discovering their life's purpose that's

a frightening scenario but it's not

inevitable awareness is growing and many

young people are already taking steps to

limit their usage some are practicing

digital detoxes leaving their phones in

another room while studying or turning

to hobbies that don't involve

screens yes and peer support can help if

friends agree to spend time together

without phones it becomes easier to

resist the pull creating new social

norms where it's okay even expected to

disconnect sometimes and we should

acknowledge that social media isn't

inherently evil it's how we use it by

turning it into a conscious Choice

rather than a reflex young people can

regain control they can decide when to

log on and when to enjoy real life

moments this empowerment can protect

their mental health and ensure they

don't Sleepwalk into destructive habits

I like that perspective we're not

powerless victims young people can be

educated informed and empowered to use

social media as a tool rather than be

used by it

so is the younger generation destroying

their lives without knowing some might

be heading down that path due to

unawareness but with proper guidance

education and personal responsibility

they can prevent it we just need to

shine a light on the issue exactly let's

frame social media as something that

requires intentional engagement just

like we teach children about healthy

eating habits we should teach them about

healthy digital habits

with time they'll learn to spot when

they're using social media productively

versus when they're getting sucked into

an addictive

cycle that's a good takeaway it's about

awareness balance and conscious choices

the younger generation doesn't have to

be doomed by social media they can shape

how it fits into their lives rather than

letting it shape them well said social

media can be a space for creativity

learning and connection if used wisely

we owee it to our youth to support them

in finding that balance so there you

have it social media addiction is real

and can be destructive if left unchecked

but knowledge is Power by recognizing

the risks and taking steps to manage

their habits young people can ensure

they aren't inadvertently harming

themselves if you're listening and you

feel you're spending too much time

online consider small changes turn off

notifications set time limits try a

weekend digital detox notice how you

feel afterward we'd love to hear your

thoughts have you struggled with social

media addiction or found strategies that

help let us know thanks for joining us

on the English dialogue podcast we hope

this conversation sheds light on an

important issue until next time take

care stay balanced and keep finding ways

to live fully both online and off

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
social /ˈsoʊʃəl/ A2	adjective - relating to society or human relationships
media /ˈmidiə/ B1	noun - communication channels or tools used to reach a large audience
addiction /əˈdɪkʃən/ C1	noun - a state of being enslaved to a habit or practice
generation /ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/ B1	noun - a group of people born at the same time
health /hɛlθ/ A2	noun - the state of being free from illness or injury
anxiety /æŋˈzaɪəti/ B2	noun - a feeling of worry or nervousness
depression /dɪˈprɛʃən/ B2	noun - a mental health condition causing persistent sadness and lack of interest
loneliness /ˈloʊnlinəs/ B2	noun - the state of being alone and feeling sad
self-esteem /ˈsɛlf ɪˈstim/ C1	noun - confidence in one's own worth or abilities
productivity /ˌproʊdəkˈtɪvəti/ C1	noun - the effectiveness with which something is produced
connections /kəˈnɛkʃənz/ B2	noun - relationships or links between people or things
identity /aɪˈdɛnəti/ B2	noun - the characteristics that define who a person is
balance /ˈbæləns/ B1	noun - a state of equal distribution or equilibrium
use /jus/ A2	verb - to employ something for a purpose noun - the act of using something
feel /fil/ A1	verb - to experience or perceive something emotionally or physically
focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ B1	verb - to direct attention to a particular object or activity noun - the center of interest or activity
sleep /slip/ A2	verb - to be in a state of rest in which the eyes are closed and consciousness is partly or completely lost noun - a condition of body and mind that typically recurs for several hours every night