Vocabulary Worksheet — Intro
Social Media
Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Example sentence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| profile | n. | a personal page on a website or app | Her profile has a new photo. |
| post | n./v. | a message, photo, or video put online | I liked your post about the concert. |
| feed | n. | the stream of posts shown in an app | My feed is full of travel photos. |
| livestream | n./v. | a live video shown online | The band did a livestream from the studio. |
| comment | n./v. | a written response to online content | Her comment was helpful. |
| share | v. | to show online content to other people | Please share the video with the class. |
| follower | n. | a person who chooses to see someone s online updates | The singer has many followers. |
| hashtag | n. | a word or phrase after # used to mark a topic | Use a hashtag for the campaign. |
| notification | n. | a message from an app telling you something happened | I received a notification on my phone. |
| influencer | n. | a person who affects people online, often through social media | The influencer recommended the product. |
| privacy settings | n. | controls for who can see your online information | Check your privacy settings regularly. |
| scam | n. | a dishonest trick to get money or information | The message was a scam. |
Common Collocations
profile: social media profile, public profile
post: post a photo, social media post
feed: news feed, social media feed
post: post a photo, social media post
feed: news feed, social media feed
livestream: watch a livestream, livestream an event
comment: leave a comment, read comments
share: share a link, share a post
comment: leave a comment, read comments
share: share a link, share a post
follower: gain followers, loyal follower
hashtag: popular hashtag, create a hashtag
notification: push notification, turn off notifications
hashtag: popular hashtag, create a hashtag
notification: push notification, turn off notifications
influencer: fashion influencer, online influencer
privacy settings: change privacy settings, strict privacy settings
scam: online scam, avoid a scam
privacy settings: change privacy settings, strict privacy settings
scam: online scam, avoid a scam
Language Tips
Online actions
Post means put something online. Share means show it to other people.
Comment means write a response. Follow means choose to see someone s updates.
Staying safe
Check privacy settings and be careful with personal information.
A scam is a dishonest trick, often asking for money or passwords.