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267. How to Spot Fake News and Misinformation in English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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We now have access to so much information and news that it can be difficult to distinguish between real and fake, information and misinformation, and truth and lies.
Let’s take a look at some strategies and methods to spot fake news in English and talk about why non-native speakers especially need to practice this skill!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/10/23/267-how-to-spot-fake-news-and-misinformation-in-english-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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Vocabulary List
- Source (n): A person, place, or thing that provides information, news, or data.
- Bias (n): Prejudice in favour of or against one thing, person, or group.
- Reputable (adj): Having a good reputation due to trustworthiness, reliability, and high standards.
- Misleading (adj): Giving a wrong or inaccurate impression by not providing all the necessary information.
- Sensationalize (v): To present information in an exaggerated, dramatic, or emotionally charged way.
- Satirical (adj): Using humour, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock individuals, institutions, or issues.
- Headline (n): The title of a news article.
- Fact-Checking (n): The process of verifying the accuracy and truthfulness of something.
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Manage episode 380541447 series 2848731
SEND7 Podcast - https://www.send7.org/
Listen to SEND7 on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5o2ikpvomNa3bbe2CFcv06
We now have access to so much information and news that it can be difficult to distinguish between real and fake, information and misinformation, and truth and lies.
Let’s take a look at some strategies and methods to spot fake news in English and talk about why non-native speakers especially need to practice this skill!
TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/10/23/267-how-to-spot-fake-news-and-misinformation-in-english-english-vocabulary-lesson/
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My Links
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish
Thinking in English Bonus Podcast.... NOW ON SPOTIFY! - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=5b10f65bfcaf4971
ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/
NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast
INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)
Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog
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Vocabulary List
- Source (n): A person, place, or thing that provides information, news, or data.
- Bias (n): Prejudice in favour of or against one thing, person, or group.
- Reputable (adj): Having a good reputation due to trustworthiness, reliability, and high standards.
- Misleading (adj): Giving a wrong or inaccurate impression by not providing all the necessary information.
- Sensationalize (v): To present information in an exaggerated, dramatic, or emotionally charged way.
- Satirical (adj): Using humour, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock individuals, institutions, or issues.
- Headline (n): The title of a news article.
- Fact-Checking (n): The process of verifying the accuracy and truthfulness of something.
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