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Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - The Media

Here you will learn some English words about the media, such as "appear", "editorial", "journalism", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for General IELTS
to announce

to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

Ex: The CEO announces the company's quarterly results during the board meeting. 
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to appear
to appear
[Verb]

to become visible and noticeable

Ex: With the sun rising over the horizon, the outline of the mountains appeared in the distance. 
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to broadcast

to use airwaves to send out TV or radio programs

Ex: The television network broadcasts news programs every evening. 
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to contribute

to give something, especially money or goods, in order to achieve a goal or help a cause

Ex: Individuals can contribute to the local food drive by donating non-perishable items. 
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editorial
editorial
[Adjective]

relating to an article that expresses opinions or perspectives, especially in newspapers or magazines

Ex: The newspaper's editorial stance influenced readers' opinions. 
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journalism

the body of newspapers, magazines, and other news media collectively

Ex: Modern journalism has expanded into digital formats. 
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news agency

an organization that gathers news stories for newspapers, TV, or radio stations

Ex: The news agency sent reporters to cover the breaking story. 
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panel
panel
[noun]

a group of people with special skills or knowledge who have been brought together to discuss, give advice, or make a decision about an issue

Ex: The panel of experts discussed the challenges facing the education system. 
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piece
piece
[noun]

a work of art or literature created for expression or presentation

Ex: She wrote a piece about her travels. 
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to present

(of a producer or company) to offer a show or exhibition to the general public

Ex: The art gallery will present a collection of impressionist paintings from renowned artists next month. 
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rating
rating
[noun]

a measurement of how good, popular or important etc. someone or something is

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to sponsor

to cover the costs of a project, TV or radio program, activity, etc., often in exchange for advertising

Ex: The company sponsored the local sports team, contributing to their uniforms and equipment. 
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to censor
to censor
[Verb]

to remove parts of something such as a book, movie, etc. and prevent the public from accessing them for political, moral, or religious purposes

Ex: The government decided to censor the film due to its sensitive content. 
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circulation

the total number of copies of a newspaper or magazine distributed, including both sales and delivery to readers

Ex: The magazine has a circulation of 200,000. 
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columnist
columnist
[noun]

a journalist who regularly writes articles on a particular subject for a newspaper or magazine

Ex: The columnist wrote a compelling opinion piece on environmental conservation. 
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commentary

a series of explanations or critiques that offer insights or interpretations on a subject or text

Ex: The historian’s commentary on the ancient manuscript provided context for its meaning. 
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endorsement

a statement, especially by someone famous, as a form of advertisement claiming they are approved of a product

Ex: The celebrity's endorsement of the new brand boosted its sales significantly. 
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network
network
[noun]

a group of TV or radio stations broadcasting the same program at the same time in different places

Ex: The popular show was aired on a national network, reaching millions of viewers. 
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readership

the number of people who read a particular magazine, newspaper, or book on a regular basis

Ex: The magazine's readership has grown steadily over the past year, thanks to engaging content and targeted marketing efforts. 
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reception
reception
[noun]

the quality or the act of receiving radio, television or cellphone signals

Ex: The reception in this area is poor, so I can’t get a good signal. 
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to subscribe

to pay some money in advance to use or receive something regularly

Ex: Readers often subscribe to magazines to receive regular issues at their doorstep. 
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pilot
pilot
[noun]

a TV or radio program made to see how the audience react and whether it should be made into a series

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channel
channel
[noun]

a TV station that broadcasts different programs

Ex: Viewers can switch between channels to watch their favorite shows or catch up on the latest news. 
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commercial

an advertisement broadcast on TV or radio

Ex: The company's new product was promoted through a series of television commercials. 
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documentary

a movie or TV program based on true stories giving facts about a particular person or event

Ex: I saw a great documentary about the history of music. 
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episode
episode
[noun]

one part of a series of a radio or TV show

Ex: The latest episode of the podcast delved into the history of ancient civilizations, captivating listeners with its engaging storytelling. 
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headline
headline
[noun]

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

Ex: The headline of today's newspaper reads, "Major Earthquake Strikes the City." 
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viewer
viewer
[noun]

an individual who watches content, such as videos, TV programs, or live streams, through traditional broadcasting channels or digital platforms

Ex: The TV network aims to captivate viewers with compelling storytelling and high-quality production in its programming. 
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podcast
podcast
[noun]

a digital audio program that is available for download or streaming on the Internet, typically produced in a series format covering a wide range of topics

Ex: She listens to a history podcast on her way to work. 
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soap opera

a TV or radio show, broadcast regularly, dealing with the routine life of a group of people and their problems

Ex: She never misses an episode of her favorite soap opera. 
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current affairs

important social or political events that are happening and are covered in the news

Ex: The news program focuses on current affairs from around the world. 
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human interest

the aspect of a story in the media that the audience can relate to because it describes people's lived experiences, feelings, etc.

Ex: The newspaper published a human interest story about a teacher who spent her entire career helping underprivileged children. 
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backstory
backstory
[noun]

the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins

Ex: The author revealed the protagonist's tragic backstory through a series of flashbacks scattered throughout the novel. 
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on-air
on-air
[Adjective]

being broadcast on TV or radio

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off-air
off-air
[Adjective]

not being broadcast on TV or radio

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