Speaking calendar/National Dick Pic Day
June 21st · Digital Ethics

National Dick Pic Day

The uninvited guest of the digital age. Today we're diving into consent and the smartphone. Is modern dating a digital minefield? This lesson explores where the line in the sand is and why some people think digital etiquette is a thing of the past.

ADULT 18+ · SPEAKING LESSONB1 / B2Discussion · Vocabulary · Activities
01 / LET’S TALK

Speaking Discussion

  1. Why has digital dating become so aggressive compared to face-to-face meeting?
  2. Is an unsolicited image a form of harassment, or just bad manners?
  3. How has the smartphone changed the way we set personal boundaries?
  4. Do you think consent is understood by the younger generation today?
  5. If you were in charge of the Internet, what one rule would you make to fix digital dating?
02 / PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

Activity 1: The Digital Dating Guide

You are a "Modern Dating Coach". A client asks: "Is it okay to send spicy photos?" Give them a 3-rule guide using the word "Consent".

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Justify your answer in 30 seconds:

  • "Smartphones have killed real romance."
  • "Digital harassment should lead to a permanent Internet ban."
  • "The Internet is a lawless land and we should just accept it."