$3 Million for Your Social Media Addiction
ESL Lesson Plans$3 Million for Your Social Media Addiction

$3 Million for Your Social Media Addiction

Explore social media addiction in this engaging B2 ESL lesson based on a real-life court case. Students read about a lawsuit against major platforms and discuss how algorithm design and screen time affect mental health. The lesson builds vocabulary such as addiction, jury, and take legal action while developing reading and speaking skills. Learners share personal experiences, debate responsibility, and express opinions on digital habits. Ideal for teens and adults, this ready-to-use lesson plan includes discussion questions, a summary task, and a fun speaking activity.

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Based on CEFR
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1

Discuss the questions.

  1. Do you think social media can be addictive? Why / why not?
  2. How much time do you spend on your phone every day?
  3. Should companies be responsible for users’ mental health?
2

Read the sentences. Focus on the words in bold. What do they mean?

3

Match the words with the correct definitions.

4

Read the blog post quickly and choose the best title.

5

Read the text again. Decide if the sentences are true or false.

6

Read the summary of the blog post and complete it with the missing words.

7

Discuss the questions in pairs.

8

Think about your screen time. Answer the questions. Then discuss with a partner.

9

Write a short opinion (150-250 words).