English Level:
Intermediate (some advanced)
Content Warning:
stalking, profanity, various accents
I have chosen not to include the definitions here to give you the opportunity to find the information yourself. The information you find this way will stay with you longer. Please take the time to find out the meaning of the vocabulary.
Harsh
Funeral
Coherent
In real time
Quick-witted
The sky is the limit
Innate
Charismatic
Inherently
Cater to (idiomatic expression)
Niche
Detrimental
Edgy
The swarming mass
Emote (noun)
Sincerity
Across the board
Double-edged sword
Bombastic
Alt account
Grey area
Reconcile
Cognizant
These warmup questions are intended to introduce you to the topic
- Who is Ludwig?
- Who is Jschlatt?
- What is a parasocial relationship?
- How can children establish good relationships?
- Who is a role model from your life?
- Are streamers good role models?
- What is Twitch?
- How is Twitch different from other forms of entertainment?
As you listen, try to answer these questions.
You may need to listen more than once.
- How many true friends does Ludwig have?
- Why did he make this video?
- Why does Ludwig suggest that his viewers treat him like the TV show, Madmen?
- Ludwig is a variety streamer. What types of activities does he do?
- Why do his real friends think people like Ludwig?
- When did he start streaming?
- Who else commonly experiences parasocial relationships?
- Why do Ludwig’s viewers form parasocial relationships?
- Why would it be detrimental for most streamers to talk about parasocial relationships?
- How does a comment get noticed?
- Why do streamers need parasocial relationships?
- What does Miles compare streaming to?
- Why are the Twitch communities good?
- Explain the double-edged sword of Twitch.
- What is a symbiotic relationship?
- Are parasocial relationships a bigger problem on YouTube or Twitch?
- What TV show does Jschlatt compare streaming to?
- What does Jschlatt want you to do if he is boring?
- Why does Jschlatt use a character?
- What advice does Ludwig give to people who say, “You saved my life”?
Reflect on what you have learned.
- Is Twitch a safe place?
- Has Twitch changed entertainment?
- How can we avoid parasocial relationships?
- How can we teach students / children to form better relationships?
- Nowadays, there is a lot more interaction online. How does this affect society?
- If someone forms a parasocial relationship with you, how can you get out of it?
- Identify at least one key issue from this video that you could research more.