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

<p><a href="https://www.send7.org/"><strong>SEND7 Podcast - https://www.send7.org/</strong>⁠</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5o2ikpvomNa3bbe2CFcv06">⁠<strong>Listen to SEND7 on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5o2ikpvomNa3bbe2CFcv06</strong>⁠</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p> <strong>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. </strong><br><strong>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!</strong> </p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/10/23/267-how-to-spot-fake-news-and-misinformation-in-english-english-vocabulary-lesson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠<strong>TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2023/10/23/267-how-to-spot-fake-news-and-misinformation-in-english-english-vocabulary-lesson/</strong></a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>------</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>My Links</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish</strong></a><strong></strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=5b10f65bfcaf4971">⁠<strong>Thinking in English Bonus Podcast.... NOW ON SPOTIFY! - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gSPOxNCijMq2hTJW8tyx4?si=5b10f65bfcaf4971</strong>⁠</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://thinkinginenglish.link/">⁠<strong>ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/ </strong>⁠</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast">⁠<strong>NEW YOUTUBE Channel!!! - https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast </strong>⁠</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/">⁠<strong>INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) </strong>⁠</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://thinkinginenglish.blog/">⁠<strong>Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog</strong>⁠</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>------ </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong> Vocabulary List </strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Source (n): </strong>A person, place, or thing that provides information, news, or data.</li> <li><strong>Bias (n): </strong>Prejudice in favour of or against one thing, person, or group.</li> <li><strong>Reputable (adj): </strong>Having a good reputation due to trustworthiness, reliability, and high standards.</li> <li><strong>Misleading (adj)</strong><strong>:</strong><strong> </strong>Giving a wrong or inaccurate impression by not providing all the necessary information.</li> <li><strong>Sensationalize (v): </strong>To present information in an exaggerated, dramatic, or emotionally charged way.</li> <li><strong>Satirical (adj)</strong><strong>:</strong><strong> </strong>Using humour, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock individuals, institutions, or issues.</li> <li><strong>Headline (n): </strong>The title of a news article.</li> <li><strong>Fact-Checking (n)</strong><strong>:</strong><strong> </strong>The process of verifying the accuracy and truthfulness of something.</li> </ul> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support</a>

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