A1 English Listening Practice - Social Media Apps
Social Media Overview
Introduction to Social Media
- The video serves as an English listening practice, focusing on social media usage today.
- Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and follow the channel for more content.
Popular Social Media Apps
- Facebook is highlighted as the most famous social media app globally, used daily by many people.
- Users primarily access Facebook via mobile devices rather than computers; it was invented in 2004 but gained popularity later.
Features of Facebook
- Users can post text, pictures, and videos; friends can see these posts.
- Messaging features allow users to send messages individually or in groups; following news pages is also common.
Instagram Insights
- Instagram is particularly popular among young people for sharing photos and videos.
- Users enjoy viewing others' posts and can create stories with multiple images/videos. The speaker prefers Instagram over Facebook.
Other Social Media Platforms
- Twitter is mentioned as a platform for following news, though the speaker does not use it personally.
- Snapchat allows users to send temporary pictures and videos that disappear after viewing; the speaker has used it in the past but no longer does.
Conclusion and Engagement