Introduction

How many friends have you got on Facebook? What’s the friend limit on Facebook? This lesson takes a look at trends in online social networking. It gives students chance to create an imaginary online 'wall' where they can interact with each other.

Topic

Social networking websites

Age

Teenage/adult

Level

B1/B2

Time

60-90 mins

Aims

• To help students talk about Facebook and other social networking websites
• To develop students’ reading skills
• To develop students’ question formation skills
• To develop students’ communication skills

Materials

Lesson plan: guide for teacher on procedure.

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Worksheets: can be printed out for use in class.

• worksheet - seven tasks

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By Sally Trowbridge

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