Talking about social media 📱👍❤️ Real Easy English: Episode 8
BBC Learning English • 2025-09-28T10:00:57Z • 5:24 • beginner • Daily Conversation
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Are you curious about the impact of social media on our daily lives? Join Neil and Georgie as they explore the highs and lows of social media usage in this engaging episode of Real Easy English!
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entertaining
/ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/
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providing amusement or enjoyment.
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The movie was so entertaining that I watched it twice.
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addictive
/əˈdɪktɪv/
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causing or likely to cause someone to become addicted.
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Social media can be addictive, making it hard to stop scrolling.
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definitely
/ˈdɛfɪnɪtli/
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without doubt; certainly.
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I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
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realistic
/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
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having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved.
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It's important to have realistic goals when starting a new project.
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screen time
/skriːn taɪm/
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the amount of time spent using a device with a screen, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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Parents often monitor their children's screen time to ensure they are not overusing devices.
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catch up with
/kæʧ ʌp wɪð/
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to talk to someone you haven't seen for a long time and find out what they have been doing.
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I need to catch up with my old friends from college.
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