ESL Questions X (formerly Twitter)
X (formerly Twitter)
The digital square. These questions explore social media, the limit of 280 characters, the power of hashtags, and how we share news in real time.
Beginner
Do you like to see a short message?
Can you name a social media app?
How do you type with your thumb?
Is it better to read the news or a joke?
Do you want to see a funny photo?
Why do people use a '#' hashtag?
Are you a fan of a little blue bird?
Can you find a video on your phone?
Is it fun to follow a famous person?
What is the best thing you saw online today?
Do you like to write a 'post' for your friends?
Is it okay to spend a lot of time on apps?
Can you name a person with many followers?
Do you want to see what is 'trending'?
Are you happy when people like your post?
Intermediate
What would you do if you woke up and all social media was gone forever?
How do you feel when you see a very angry argument happening on X?
Is it better to have 'free speech' or to have 'rules' for what people can say?
How do you decide which accounts are telling the truth and which are lying?
Why do some people find it very addictive to keep scrolling through a feed?
Have you ever posted something that went 'viral' and many people saw it?
Do you think that 'The Blue Checkmark' is a status symbol or just a tool?
How do you feel about the name change from 'Twitter' to 'X'?
Is it a good idea to get all of your news from a social media platform?
What is the most interesting conversation you have ever seen on the app?
Should we prioritize 'mental health' by taking breaks from social media?
How often do you check your notifications throughout the day?
Why is 'The Hashtag' such a powerful way to organize a global movement?
Is it difficult to express a complicated idea in only 280 characters?
How do you feel about 'Bots' (fake accounts) pretending to be real people?
Do you prefer to 'retweet' others or to write your own original thoughts?
What is the best way to handle a situation where someone is being mean?
How do you handle a situation where you see 'fake news' being shared?
Should every person have to use their real name on social media apps?
What is the role of 'the algorithm' in showing you things you like?
How do you feel when a famous person 'replies' to your message?
Is it possible for an app to change the result of a political election?
Why do we use the word 'feed' to describe the list of messages we see?
What is one thing you would change about X to make it a better place?
How do you feel when you see a very funny 'meme' that makes you laugh?
Advanced
Is 'X' the most important real-time news source in the world in 2026?
How does 'The Echo Chamber' effect impact political polarization online?
Should we move toward 'decentralized' social media platforms (like Mastodon)?
Is 'Content Moderation' a form of censorship or a necessary safety measure?
How does 'The Attention Economy' monetize human behavior and time?
Should we prioritize 'user privacy' over the profitability of data sales?
How do 'micro-blogging' sites change the way we process information?
Is 'Elon Musk' a visionary leader or a disruptive force for social media?
How does 'The API' change allow or prevent researchers from studying trends?
Should we regulate 'algorithmic bias' to ensure a fair digital town square?
How does 'The Verification' system impact the credibility of journalism?
Is 'Digital Literacy' the only way to survive the era of misinformation?
How do 'Community Notes' work to fact-check posts through crowdsourcing?
Should we encourage 'paid subscriptions' to remove ads from our feeds?
How does 'The Viral Loop' create overnight celebrities and scandals?
Is 'Social Media' the primary cause of the decline in teenage mental health?
How do 'shadowbans' impact the reach of specific political viewpoints?
Should we use 'AI' to automatically delete hate speech in real-time?
How does 'The Global Reach' of X impact revolutions and social protests?
Is 'The 280-character limit' a constraint on intellect or a boost to clarity?
How do 'advertisers' influence the content policies of a social platform?
Should we allow 'political figures' to post without any fact-checking?
How does 'the psychology of a Like' create a cycle of social validation?
Is 'The Digital Square' a public utility or a private business interest?
What will 'social media' look like in a future with augmented reality feeds?