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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to announce [verb]

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

Ex: The president is announcing changes to the organization 's leadership structure .

to appear [verb]

to become visible and noticeable

Ex: The first signs of spring appeared as the flowers started to bloom and the trees budded .

to broadcast [verb]

to use airwaves to send out TV or radio programs

Ex: The cable channel broadcasts documentaries on nature and wildlife .

to contribute [verb]

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

Ex: Volunteers contribute their time and effort to support community projects .

editorial [adjective]

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

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journalism [noun]

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

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news agency [noun]

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

Ex: She worked for a major news agency covering political events .

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 provided valuable advice on improving public health policies .

piece [noun]

a single composition or creation created by an artist, author or musician

to present [verb]

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

Ex: The fashion designer will present their new collection at a prestigious runway event during Fashion Week .

rating [noun]

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

to sponsor [verb]

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

Ex: A generous donor sponsored the construction of the new community center .

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 school library had to censor books with explicit content to ensure they were suitable for students .

circulation [noun]

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

Ex: That journal has the widest circulation among scientists .

columnist [noun]

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

Ex: The newspaper hired a political columnist to cover the upcoming election .

commentary [noun]

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

Ex: The author ’s commentary helped clarify the themes in the novel .

endorsement [noun]

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

Ex: The product has been marketed with several endorsements from athletes .

network [noun]

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

Ex: She landed a job as a correspondent for a major network .

readership [noun]

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

Ex: The author 's latest book has attracted a diverse readership , spanning multiple age groups and interests .

reception [noun]

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

Ex: I had to move closer to the window to improve the reception .

to subscribe [verb]

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

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pilot [noun]

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

channel [noun]

a TV station that broadcasts different programs

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commercial [noun]

an advertisement broadcast on TV or radio

Ex: The radio commercial for the upcoming concert attracted a large audience .

documentary [noun]

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

Ex: The documentary series on Netflix explores different aspects of science .

episode [noun]

one part of a series of a radio or TV show

Ex: Each episode of the documentary series explores a different aspect of wildlife conservation , shedding light on the efforts to protect endangered species .

headline [noun]

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

Ex: The headline on the front page was so shocking that it immediately became the topic of conversation in the office .

viewer [noun]

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

Ex: Viewer feedback plays an essential role in shaping the direction of the network 's programming , helping to ensure it resonates with its audience .

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: His podcast features interviews with famous authors .

soap opera [noun]

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

Ex: He used to listen to soap operas on the radio with his grandmother .

current affairs [noun]

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

Ex: Discussions on current affairs often dominate the morning talk shows .

human interest [noun]

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 reporter 's human interest story brought attention to a community coming together to support a sick neighbor .

backstory [noun]

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

Ex: Understanding the villain 's backstory added depth to the narrative , revealing the motivations behind their sinister deeds .

on-air [adjective]

being broadcast on TV or radio

off-air [adjective]

not being broadcast on TV or radio

Vocabulary for IELTS (General)
Communication	Art	Music	Literature
Movie and Theater	The Media	Argument and Agreement	Certainty and Uncertainty
Expressing an Opinion	Advice and Suggestion	Making a Decision	Sickness and Health
Cause and Effect	Success and Failure	Education	Space
Money	Business	The environment	Likes and Dislikes
Persuasion and Involvement	Similarity and Difference	Signposting	Problems and Solutions
Being in Charge	Talking about Senses	Possession	Talking about Change
Talking about Events and Incidents	Lifestyles	Tourism	The Planet Earth
Phrasal Verbs