The dark side of being a content creator
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To pick (something/ someone)/ A pick
To expose (something/ someone)
Pursuit/ To pursue (something/ someone)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. According to the article, who is attracted to the influencer career path and why?
2. According to the article, what are some of the downsides of this career?
3. What did the article say about algorithms and how influencers try to stay relevant?
4. What did the article say about mental health?
5. ‘We should feel sorry for social media influencers. They clearly don’t enjoy what they do.’ Do you agree?
6. ‘All of the young people I know would rather be YouTubers than astronauts.’ Is this true for you?
7. ‘I would love to quit all social media. The only reason I keep it is for work.’ Is this true for you?
8. ‘Beauty filters should be banned. They put a huge amount of pressure on young girls to look a certain way.’ Do you agree?
9. ‘You shouldn’t take photos and make videos when you go to concerts, restaurants and new places. Life is much better without a camera.’ Do you agree?
10. ‘Influencers shouldn’t be allowed to receive money in order to say that a product is good. This is dishonest and misleading.’ Do you agree?
11. ‘It’s impossible to be a successful influencer unless you’re stunningly beautiful. In fact, being good looking helps you in every career.’ Do you agree?
12. ‘Workers’ rights are much better in my native country than they are in the UK.’ Is this true for you?
13. ‘Social media has the ability to radically change public opinion in a very short period of time.’ Do you agree?
14. ‘Social media companies should be held responsible for what people post on their platforms.’ Do you agree?
15. ‘Social media companies should ban fake news.’ Do you agree?