Is social media dead? ⏲️ 6 Minute English
BBC Learning English • 2026-01-08T11:19:16Z • 6:16 • intermediate • Technology
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Is social media losing its charm in the age of AI? Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of online interaction and what it means for our digital future.
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behemoth
/bɪˈhiːməθ/
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An extremely large and powerful company or organization.
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The tech behemoth continues to dominate the market with its innovative products.
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novelty
/ˈnɑːvlti/
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Something which is new and unusual and therefore exciting.
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The novelty of virtual reality has attracted many gamers to try it out.
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gravitate
/ˈɡrævɪˌteɪt/
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To be naturally drawn or attracted to something.
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Many students gravitate towards subjects they find most interesting.
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cultural happening
/ˈkʌltʃərəl ˈhæpənɪŋ/
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An event that embodies the values and interests of a particular group at a particular time in history.
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The concert became a cultural happening for the youth of the 90s.
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shatter
/ˈʃætər/
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To destroy a false belief or illusion, making one realize an unpleasant truth.
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The news of the scandal shattered his illusion of a perfect relationship.
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electronic
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑːnɪk/
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Relating to or using devices that operate on electrical energy.
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The electronic message was sent instantly across the globe.
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