Social media and teenage health โฒ๏ธ 6 Minute English

What are the risks of social media to teenage health and what can be done about them? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

โ“โ“โ“ This week’s question: What percentage of 13 to 24-year-olds use Snapchat?
a) 70%?
b) 80%? or,
c) 90%?

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You can download audio and a free programme transcript here ๐Ÿ‘‰
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/6-minute-english_2023/ep-231123

Vocabulary:
โœ”๏ธadolescent – a person aged 10 to 19: between childhood and adulthood
โœ”๏ธfed – given content by a social media platform
โœ”๏ธalgorithms – a complex set of rules and calculations that prioritise and personalise online content
โœ”๏ธrevenue – the money a company earns, which could come from sales or advertising
โœ”๏ธonus – responsibility or duty
โœ”๏ธa losing battle – a fight you cannot win

If you are affected by any of the issues mentioned in this programme, here are some links to support organisations and useful information ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3jptftKKPfrPHclTXYF0gxR/links-and-support

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