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EPISODE · Oct 23, 2023 · 29 MIN

267. How to Spot Fake News and Misinformation in English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

from Thinking in English · host Thomas Wilkinson

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/ ------ 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 ------  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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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