Social Posts
Social Post lessons are based on first-person stories about opinions, conflicts, and notable experiences. They help learners understand the personal and informal English people use when writing online. The language may include contractions, internet slang, emotional reactions, and personal disclosures, while remaining appropriate for each level. Learners can read, listen, complete activities, and discuss the experience and their own responses.
Level 2
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I Found Hidden Photos
A woman finds hidden photos on her boyfriend's computer and questions what counts as cheating.
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My Roommate Brought Too Many People
A roommate invites too many people over, and strangers end up in the poster's private room.
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Neighbor Complains About My Cooking
A neighbor complains about cooking smells, but his own noise makes the apartment conflict feel unfair.
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Uninvited from the Wedding
A woman is uninvited from an expensive destination wedding after a conflict with the bride.
Level 3
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AITA for Wanting Normal Food?
A husband appreciates homemade food, but wants the freedom to eat ordinary snacks in his own home.
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Dirty Dishes in the Sink
A fight over dirty dishes turns into a bigger question about cleaning, respect, and whether the relationship is over.
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He Wasn’t Always Like This
A woman still loves her boyfriend, but his appearance and habits are changing how she feels about him.
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I Tried Boredom for 30 Days
A phone-addicted poster tries 30 days of quiet time and discovers how hard boredom can be.
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Ready to Quit
A manager cancels approved time off at the last minute, leaving the poster angry enough to quit.
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Tattoo Regret
A man covers an old tattoo with a bigger design, then immediately regrets the result.
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Wife Says "No" to Staying Home
An expectant father suggests his wife could be a stay-at-home mom, but she feels insulted.
Level 4
Advice Lessons
Advice lessons use the advice-column format found in newspapers, magazines, and online publications. They present a personal problem followed by a response from an advice writer. Learners can say what they would do in similar situations.
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Dating a Mother
A man starts dating a mother and wonders when, and how carefully, he should enter her child's life.
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Flirting Boyfriend
A woman likes her charming boyfriend, but starts worrying that he is flirting whenever other women are around.
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Possessive Girlfriend
A man likes his girlfriend, but her constant checking and intense comments are starting to worry him.
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Unhappy Couple Brings Everyone Down
A friend watches an unhappy couple argue in public and wonders whether speaking up would make things worse.
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University Life
A new university student starts taking her future seriously while her boyfriend spends every day at the pub.
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Working Holiday
A student wants a working holiday abroad, but worries that another year away could hurt future job plans.