Speaking calendar/National Sexting Day
October 22nd · Digital Romance

National Sexting Day

In the age of smartphones, the way we communicate romance has completely transformed. National Sexting Day isn't just about the act itself—it's a day to discuss digital intimacy, privacy, and the unwritten rules of modern flirting. This lesson explores the end of privacy—has technology made us too vulnerable, or has it allowed us to be more honest and spontaneous with our partners?

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

Speaking Discussion

  1. How has texting changed the way people flirt compared to the pre-smartphone era?
  2. Is it possible to be too honest online, or is transparency the key to a good relationship?
  3. How do we protect our digital privacy in a world where everything is recorded?
  4. Why does spontaneity feel different when it happens through a screen?
  5. What advice would you give to someone starting a long-Distance relationship today?
02 / PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

Activity 1: The Privacy Plan

You are a "Cyber-Security Expert" for a dating app. Draft a 3-step guide for users to stay safe while being "Spontaneous".

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Justify your answer in 30 seconds:

  • "Romance is much harder now than it was 20 years ago."
  • "Total privacy is impossible in the modern world."
  • "Technology has made us more honest about what we want."