Speaking calendar/World Internet Day
October 29th · Cultural Insight

World Internet Day

World Internet Day, celebrated on the 29th of October, marks the anniversary of the first electronic message transmitted between two computers in 1969. The day recognises the internet's profound transformation of global communication, commerce, and human interaction.

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

Speaking Discussion

  1. Has the internet made us smarter (more facts) or stupider (less deep thinking)?
  2. Should the internet be a human right or a subscription service for those who can pay?
  3. Why do we behave so much worse to strangers online than we do in person?
  4. If you had to go offline for 1 year, what would be the hardest thing to lose?
  5. Is the internet run by humans or is it running the humans?
02 / PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

Activity 1: The Digital Deletionist

The Task: You are the leader of a anti-Internet movement. You want to turn off the world web for one day a week. You have 3 minutes to pitch the benefits to the silicon valley board. Explain why going dark will save creativity and families.

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Justify in 30 seconds: 1. 'The internet was a mistake we can't undo.' 2. 'We are the first generation to live in two worlds at once, and we are failing at both.' 3. 'The only real freedom is 'Offline Freedom'.'