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