EOI B1&B2 Module 4 Resources
- WEBCI Online English material
- Feb 16
- 3 min read
đź“° Mass Media and Fake News Vocabulary
🟢 Level B1 (Intermediate)
Focus: Basic media habits, social media use, and identifying simple lies.
1. Phrasal Verbs (B1)
Check out: To look at something to see if it is interesting or true.
Example: You should check out that website before you share the story.
Look up: To try to find a piece of information in a book or on the internet.
Example: I didn't believe the news, so I looked up the facts online.
Turn on/off: To start or stop a device (TV, radio).
Example: I turn on the news every morning while I have breakfast.
Keep up with: To stay informed about the latest news or events.
Example: It’s hard to keep up with all the news on social media.
2. Idioms & Expressions (B1)
Take it with a grain of salt: To not completely believe something because it might not be true.
Example: I take everything I read on Twitter with a grain of salt.
Word of mouth: Information passed from person to person by talking.
Example: I heard about the protest through word of mouth, not from the TV.
Front page: The first page of a newspaper (where the most important news is).
Example: The scandal was on the front page of every newspaper.
3. Essential Nouns (B1)
Headline: The title of a news story.
Example: The headlines today are all about the weather.
Source: Where information comes from (a person, a book, a website).
Example: Always check the source of a story before you believe it.
Fake news: False information disguised as news.
Example: There is a lot of fake news about celebrities on the internet.
Article: A piece of writing in a newspaper, magazine, or website.
Example: I read an interesting article about climate change.
4. Adjectives (B1)
True / False: Correct or incorrect.
Example: Is that story true, or is it just a rumor?
Reliable: Something or someone you can trust.
Example: The BBC is usually a very reliable source of information.
Shocking: Very surprising and upsetting.
Example: The news about the accident was absolutely shocking.
🔵 Level B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
Focus: Media ethics, bias, and the impact of misinformation.
1. Phrasal Verbs (B2)
Call out: To publicly criticize someone for saying something false or doing something wrong.
Example: Many people called out the politician for his dishonest comments.
Sift through: To examine a lot of information to find what is important or true.
Example: Journalists have to sift through thousands of tweets to find the truth.
Tune in (to): To watch or listen to a specific program.
Example: Millions of people tune in to the news to see the election results.
Stand out: To be very noticeable (like a sensational headline).
Example: That headline really stands out because it's so dramatic.
2. Idioms & Collocations (B2)
The elephant in the room: An obvious problem that people are avoiding.
Example: The bias of the channel is the elephant in the room during the debate.
Put a spin on: To present information in a way that favors a specific opinion.
Example: The government tried to put a positive spin on the bad economic news.
Clickbait: Content whose main goal is to get people to click on a link.
Example: Most of those "miracle diet" articles are just clickbait.
3. Nouns (B2)
Bias: A strong opinion for or against something that is often unfair.
Example: The newspaper showed a clear bias against the new law.
Transparency: Being open, honest, and not hiding information.
Example: We need more transparency about who pays for these online ads.
Circulation: The number of copies of a newspaper or magazine sold.
Example: Print circulation is falling as more people read news online.
Broadcaster: A company that sends out programs on TV or radio.
Example: The public broadcaster is funded by the citizens.
4. Adjectives (B2)
Sensationalized: Described in an exaggerated way to get people's attention.
Example: The report was too sensationalized to be taken seriously.
Credible: Deserving to be believed.
Example: You need to find a credible expert to interview for your report.
Pervasive: Spreading widely throughout a group or place.
Example: Misinformation is pervasive on social media platforms.
Unsubstantiated: Not supported by facts or evidence.
Example: The tabloid published unsubstantiated claims about the actor's health.
5. Verbs (B2)
Verify: To check that something is true or accurate.
Example: You should always verify the facts before sharing a post.
Manipulate: To control or influence something in a dishonest way.
Example: Some groups use bots to manipulate public opinion.
Disseminate: (Formal) To spread information widely.
Example: The internet allows people to disseminate news instantly.
Scrutinize: To examine something very carefully.
Example: The public should scrutinize the promises made by politicians.
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