Speaking calendar/National Send a Nude Day
June 21st

National Send a Nude Day

A controversial internet-created day reflecting modern digital dating culture, where consenting adults cheekily exchange intimate photographs.

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

Speaking Discussion

  1. Do you think smartphone cameras have actually made dating easier, or just way more complicated?
  2. Is sending an intimate photo a massive act of trust, or is it just asking for trouble?
  3. Should people go to prison for sharing someone's private photos without their permission?
  4. Once a photo is on the internet, do you think it's there forever, no matter what you do?
  5. How would you handle it if someone you were dating asked for a risky photo and you weren't into it?
02 / PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

Activity 1: The Great Debate

Motion: "The government should have the power to permanently ban individuals from the internet if they share another person's private photos without consent."

Split the class into two sides. Team A must defend harsh, permanent punishments to protect privacy; Team B must argue that permanent internet bans violate basic communication rights.

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Sentences

Complete the sentence and justify it in 20 seconds.

  • "The scariest thing about having a camera connected to the internet is..."
  • "If I received an inappropriate picture from a complete stranger, I would..."
  • "Digital privacy in the modern world is..."