Master 10 Social Media Vocabulary Words: Fun ESL Practice for Adults
- Rose Sensei
- May 27
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 18
In today’s digital world, knowing the right social media words can help you connect, share, and express yourself online.
Whether you’re posting photos, commenting on videos, or chatting with friends, understanding these key English words is essential.
In this lesson, we’ll cover 10 must-know social media vocabulary, with simple meanings and examples. Perfect for adult learners of English – especially those using platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube!
✅ Learn common words like hashtag, post, comment, and more.
✅ Practice with easy sentences and fun activities.
✅ Improve your English while exploring the digital world!
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We also have a YouTube lesson version of this lesson, with explanations and a mini quiz!
🔹Watch it here on YouTube:
>>10 Social Media Words -https://youtu.be/ZBG9OJPTKag
📘 10 Vocabulary Words for Social Media + Meaning + Example Sentence
Word | Meaning | Example Sentence |
Post | A message, image, or video shared online | I posted a picture of my cat on Instagram. |
Like | To show you enjoy something online | He liked my photo from Paris. |
Comment | A written response to a post | I left a funny comment on her video. |
Follow | To subscribe to someone’s updates | I follow my favorite singer on TikTok. |
Tag | To mention or identify someone in a post | She tagged me in her birthday picture. |
Share | To send something to other people | He shared a news article about healthy food. |
Hashtag | A word or phrase used with a # to group topics | Use the hashtag #travelgram for vacation photos. |
Viral | When a post spreads quickly to many people | Her dance video went viral overnight! |
DM (Direct Message) | A private message on social media | He sent me a DM about the event. |
Profile | Your personal page with info and pictures | I updated my profile photo last week. |
🌐 Part 1: Match the Words to the Meanings
Draw a line or write the correct number.
Hashtag
Profile
Post
DM
Comment
Follow
Tag
Like
Share
Viral
A. A private message sent on a social media platform.
B. To add a friend’s name in a post or photo.
C. A symbol (#) used to group topics online.
D. Your personal page with your name and info.
E. A written reply under a post or photo.
F. A photo, video, or message shared online.
G. To see someone’s updates regularly.
H. A post that becomes extremely popular.
I. To show you enjoy a post by clicking a heart or thumbs-up.
J. To send something to others.
✍️ Part 2: Fill in the Blanks
Choose from the words above.
I love to ______ my holiday photos on Instagram.
She always leaves a ______ on my posts.
His video went ______ and got a million views!
Can you ______ me in that group photo?
I sent her a ______ to ask about the plan.
My ______ has a funny profile picture.
🗣️ Part 3: Mini Speaking Challenge
Practice saying these sentences aloud:
I like to ______ my friends’ stories.
Do you know how to create a ______?
My favorite ______ on Instagram is full of food photos!
Have you ever gone ______ on TikTok?
I always check my ______ for new posts.
✅ Answer Key
Part 1: Matching
1 → C, 2 → D, 3 → F, 4 → A, 5 → E, 6 → G, 7 → B, 8 → I, 9 → J, 10 → H
Part 2: Fill in the Blanks
post
comment
viral
tag
DM
profile
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