Speaking EOI B1 & B2: Mass Media
- WEBCI Online English material
- Nov 5, 2025
- 5 min read
Updated: Dec 27, 2025
Subtopics: TV · Internet · Radio · Newspapers
🎓 EOI Exam Instructions – Monologue
🗣️ Task 1 – Individual Monologue
You are going to talk about the topic Mass Media. You have 1–2 minutes to prepare and then 3–4 minutes to speak.
Try to:
Organize your ideas clearly (introduction, development, and conclusion).
Use connectors, adjectives, phrasal verbs, and idioms.
Give examples, opinions, and personal reflections.
🎙️ Monologue – Mass Media (B1–B2 Level)
Mass media are part of our everyday lives. They help us find out (discover) what is happening in the world and keep up with (stay informed about) the latest events. However, each type of media has its advantages and disadvantages.
First of all, television remains one of the most common ways to get information. It’s accessible and entertaining, but sometimes it focuses too much on superficial topics like gossip or celebrity lives. It seems that many TV channels just want to make headlines (attract attention) instead of giving useful information.
Secondly, the Internet has changed communication completely. It allows us to look up (search for) anything we want and keep in touch (stay connected) with people all around the world. It’s fast and interactive, but we also find fake news everywhere. As people say, “Don’t believe everything you read.”
In addition, radio is still important. It’s perfect when you are driving, working, or cooking, and it gives you a feeling of company. It’s not as visual as TV, but it’s more relaxing and informative.
Finally, newspapers are less popular now, but many people still enjoy them. Reading the paper is calming and helps people slow down (relax) after a busy day. It’s a tradition that shows that “old habits die hard.”
To sum up, every type of media has its own value. The Internet is the future, but it’s always good to take things with a pinch of salt (not believe everything immediately). At the end of the day, we need media to stay informed, but also to think critically.
🌟 Adjectives
Accessible, entertaining, superficial, interactive, visual, relaxing, informative, fast, calming.
🔗 Connectors
First of all / Secondly / In addition / Finally
However / On the other hand / Although
As a result / Because of that / Therefore
To sum up / All in all / In conclusion
🚀 Phrasal Verbs
Find out = discover information
Keep up with = stay informed
Look up = search for information
Keep in touch = stay connected
Slow down = relax
💬 B1–B2 Idioms
Make headlines = attract public attention
Don’t believe everything you read = be critical
Take something with a pinch of salt = don’t take it too seriously
Old habits die hard = it’s difficult to change old customs
At the end of the day = finally, when everything is considered
💡 💬 Speaking Tips for the Monologue
Start with a short intro: “Today I’m going to talk about Mass Media…”
Use clear connectors to organize your speech (First of all / Secondly / Finally).
Add your opinion using phrases like:
“In my opinion…”
“I personally believe that…”
“From my point of view…”
Include one or two idioms naturally, e.g. “At the end of the day, we all use the Internet.”
Finish with a conclusion that summarizes your main idea.
🎓 EOI Exam Instructions – Dialogue
🎭 Task 2 – Interactive Discussion
Now you are going to have a conversation with your partner about Mass Media and the Future of News. You have 1–2 minutes to prepare and then 4–5 minutes to speak together.
👥 Roles
🧍 Role A: Thinks that people will go back to reading printed newspapers. You believe people are fed up with screens and will prefer something real and relaxing.
🧍 Role B: Believes that newspapers will die out and everything will be digital. You think online information is faster, easier, and eco-friendly.
Try to:
Express agreement/disagreement politely.
Use adjectives, connectors, phrasal verbs, and idioms.
Give examples to support your ideas.
🎭 Dialogue – The Future of News (B1–B2 Extended Version)
Role A: Personally, I think people will go back (return) to reading printed newspapers. Many are fed up with (tired of) screens all the time. Reading on paper is calming and more authentic.
Role B: I don’t really agree. Newspapers will soon die out (disappear). Everyone gets the news online now. It’s faster, cheaper, and eco-friendly. The Internet is definitely the way of the future.
Role A: Maybe, but reading online can be stressful. There are too many pop-ups and ads. Reading a newspaper helps me switch off (disconnect) and slow down after work.
Role B: That’s true, but online news allows you to look up (search for) any topic instantly. You can also check out (verify) several sources. Time is money, and people want quick access to news.
Role A: I get your point, but people can’t always tell apart (distinguish) real and fake news online. At least in newspapers, journalists check the facts — better safe than sorry!
Role B: Maybe, but newspapers can’t keep up with (stay updated on) what’s happening minute by minute. Online platforms are immediate, and that’s what people want today.
Role A: Still, I think people will slow down and miss that physical feeling of holding a newspaper. Old habits die hard, don’t they?
Role B: You might be right. Maybe both can exist — digital for speed and print for pleasure. You can’t have your cake and eat it too, but there’s room for balance.
Role A: Exactly. At the end of the day, what really matters is getting good, reliable information — no matter where it comes from.
🌟 Adjectives
Eco-friendly, stressful, calm, fast, digital, immediate, fake, reliable, relaxing.
🔗 Connectors
Personally / In my opinion / To be honest
However / On the other hand / Although
That’s true, but / You have a point, but…
Maybe / Perhaps / Still
At the end of the day / To sum up / Finally
🚀 Phrasal Verbs
Go back = return
Die out = disappear
Fed up with = tired of
Switch off = disconnect
Look up = search for
Check out = verify
Tell apart = distinguish
Keep up with = stay updated
Slow down = relax
💬 B1–B2 Idioms
The way of the future = what will happen next
Time is money = time is valuable
Better safe than sorry = it’s good to be careful
Old habits die hard = it’s difficult to change old routines
You can’t have your cake and eat it too = you can’t have everything
At the end of the day = finally, after considering everything
💡 💬 Speaking Tips for the Dialogue
Listen carefully to your partner and react naturally (“That’s a good point, but…”).
Use connectors to express your ideas clearly.
Include phrasal verbs and idioms naturally to sound fluent.
Don’t just say “I agree” — use alternatives:
“That’s true, but I think…”
“I see what you mean, however…”
Keep the tone polite and natural. Use your hands and facial expressions!
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