Social Media

Social Media: Encompasses various internet-based platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc, which facilitate communication and sharing of information.
Use of Technology: Often in modern Spanish, the English words for social media platforms are used, however, remember in Spanish these should be preceded by ‘el’ or ‘la’ depending on the gender.

Benefits: Social media allows people to connect across great distances, share ideas and experiences, and collaborate on projects. This reflects on the Spanish term ‘redes sociales’, translating as ‘social networks’.

Negatives: Problems can arise, however, in terms of cyberbullying, privacy infringement or over-reliance on social media for social interaction.

Vocabulary: Make sure you know basic related Spanish vocabulary such as ‘compartir’ (to share), ‘la privacidad’ (privacy), and ‘ciberacoso’ (cyberbullying).

Changing Communication Modes: Reflect on how ways of communicating have been changed by the emergence of social media. The introduction of social media has heralded a new era of communication that is instantaneous, global, and often less formal.

Social Issues: Consider Spanish-speaking cultures and how people use social media in these societies.

Representations of Social Media: Be ready to read and listen to Spanish language materials about social media, understand them, and talk/write about them in the target language.

Debates: Be prepared to express your opinion, in Spanish, concerning the use, advantages, and disadvantages of social media.