Vocabulary Worksheet — Intro
Media & News
Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Example sentence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| headline | n. | the title of a news story | The headline made the story sound dramatic. |
| coverage | n. | the reporting of a news story or topic | The election received wide coverage. |
| editorial | n. | an article that gives the opinion of a newspaper or editor | The editorial criticised the policy. |
| press | n. | newspapers, journalists, and news organisations | The press asked difficult questions. |
| source | n. | where information comes from | Always check the source before sharing news. |
| bias | n. | an unfair preference for one side or opinion | The report showed political bias. |
| leak | n./v. | secret information given to the public | The leak embarrassed the company. |
| rumour | n. | information that people talk about but has not been proved | The rumour spread quickly online. |
| viral | adj. | spreading very quickly on the internet | The video went viral in one day. |
| audience | n. | the people who read, watch, or listen to something | The programme has a young audience. |
| subscription | n. | regular payment to receive a service or publication | The newspaper offers a digital subscription. |
| censorship | n. | control or banning of information by authority | Censorship limits what people can read. |
Common Collocations
headline: front-page headline, misleading headline
coverage: media coverage, live coverage
editorial: newspaper editorial, editorial decision
coverage: media coverage, live coverage
editorial: newspaper editorial, editorial decision
press: free press, local press
source: reliable source, anonymous source
bias: strong bias, media bias
source: reliable source, anonymous source
bias: strong bias, media bias
leak: information leak, leak a document
rumour: false rumour, start a rumour
viral: viral post, go viral
rumour: false rumour, start a rumour
viral: viral post, go viral
audience: target audience, large audience
subscription: monthly subscription, cancel a subscription
censorship: government censorship, strict censorship
subscription: monthly subscription, cancel a subscription
censorship: government censorship, strict censorship
Language Tips
Evaluating news
Ask who wrote the story, what evidence is given, and whether other sources confirm it.
Bias is not always obvious, so compare different reports.
Media language
A headline attracts attention. Coverage is reporting about an issue. An editorial gives an opinion.
A rumour may spread quickly, but it may not be true.