To meet or experience something.

• Many teenagers encounter social media every day.
• She was surprised to encounter so many advertisements online.
• Students may encounter harmful content if they are not careful.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Encounter on Youglish

The power to change someone’s thoughts or actions.

• Social media can influence how young people think.
• Friends and family have a strong influence on our decisions.
• Advertisements are designed to influence what people buy.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Influence on Youglish

The way a person acts.

• Teachers help students improve their behaviour at school.
• Posting rude comments online is an example of bad behaviour.
• His behaviour on social media was kind and respectful.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Behaviour on Youglish

The way someone thinks or feels about something.

• Social media can change people’s attitudes about different topics.
• Having positive attitudes helps students learn better.
• The campaign tried to improve public attitudes towards mental health.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Attitudes on Youglish

Chances to do something good.

• The internet gives students many opportunities to learn.
• Social media creates opportunities for people to share their talents.
• She used online platforms to find new job opportunities.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Opportunities on Youglish

Groups of people living or working together.

• Social media can help people support their communities.
• Online communities allow people with similar interests to connect.
• Local communities use social media to share important news.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Communities on Youglish

The process of growing or improving.

• Reading books helps in a child’s development.
• Too much screen time can slow down a child’s social development.
• Technology plays a big role in the development of modern education.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Development on Youglish

The negative or bad sides of something.

• One of the disadvantages of social media is spending too much time online.
• The disadvantages of sharing personal information online include privacy risks.
• Students discussed the disadvantages of using phones during class.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Disadvantages on Youglish

Needing something too much.

• Some people become dependent on their phones.
• Children should not become dependent on screens for entertainment.
• Being too dependent on social media can affect your mental health.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Dependent on Youglish

Results that happen after an action.

• Using social media too much may have negative consequences.
• Sharing false information online can have serious consequences.
• He did not think about the consequences before posting the photo.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Consequences on Youglish

To understand or realise something.

• Students should recognise the dangers of using the internet carelessly.
• It is important to recognise fake news before sharing it.
• Parents help children recognise safe and unsafe websites.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Recognise on Youglish

In a careful and sensible way.

• People should use social media responsibly.
• She responsibly checked the facts before sharing the article.
• Using the internet responsibly means respecting others online.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Responsibly on Youglish

Advice or help from someone.

• Teachers give guidance to students about online safety.
• Parents provide guidance on how long children should use their devices.
• The school offers guidance on how to deal with cyberbullying.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Guidance on Youglish

Knowing and understanding something.

• Schools teach students about social media awareness.
• Awareness of online risks helps young people stay safe.
• The campaign raised awareness about the effects of screen addiction.

Real World Use Case: 🔗 Awareness on Youglish