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B2 Level Wordlist - News and Journalism

Here you will learn some English words about news and journalism, such as "coverage", "columnist", "news agency", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
to affirm
to affirm
[Verb]

to confirm a legal decision or judgment

Ex: Lawyers waited to see if the court would affirm the verdict .
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to air
to air
[Verb]

to broadcast something or be broadcast on TV or radio

Ex: The documentary film will be aired on public television next week .
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to break
to break
[Verb]

(of news) to be released or made known to the public

Ex: As soon as the details of the data breach broke, the company took immediate action to address it .
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to comment

to express one's opinion about something or someone

Ex: She did n't hesitate to comment on the new policy during the team meeting , expressing her concerns about its potential impact .
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to contribute

to write stories, articles, etc. for a newspaper or magazine

Ex: The journalist was excited to contribute her first piece to the new online platform .
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to deny
to deny
[Verb]

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

Ex: She had to deny any involvement in the incident to protect her reputation .
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to detail
to detail
[Verb]

to explain something thoroughly and with specific information

Ex: During the presentation , the speaker will detail the key features and benefits of the new product line .
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to distribute

to share something between a large number of people

Ex: Can you distribute the worksheets to students before the class starts ?
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to inform
to inform
[Verb]

to give information about someone or something, especially in an official manner

Ex: The doctor took the time to inform the patient of the potential side effects of the prescribed medication .
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to involve

to contain or include something as a necessary part

Ex: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph .
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journalism

the profession of collecting and editing pieces of news and articles either to be published in a newspaper, magazine, etc. or broadcast

Ex: He pursued a career in journalism after graduating from college .
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news agency

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

Ex: The news agency’s report was picked up by newspapers around the world .
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cable television

a system of delivering television programming to subscribers, using wires under the ground

Ex: Cable television providers offer on-demand services and DVR options for recording and watching programs at a convenient time .
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coverage
coverage
[noun]

the reporting of specific news or events by the media

Ex: The radio station 's coverage of local sports is popular among listeners .
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fake news
fake news
[noun]

a piece of news that is not true or confirmed

Ex: They held a workshop to teach people how to identify fake news.
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announcer
announcer
[noun]

a radio or TV presenter who is in charge of giving information about different programs

Ex: He started his career as an announcer before moving into television reporting .
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broadcaster

a person whose job is to talk on radio or TV programs or to present them

Ex: The broadcaster's voice is familiar to many listeners in the area .
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news desk
news desk
[noun]

the department of a newspaper or a TV or radio station that is in charge of collecting and reporting the news

Ex: He worked at the news desk, managing the coverage of major events .
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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's recommendations will help shape the new regulations .
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talk show
talk show
[noun]

a type of TV or radio program on which famous people appear as guests to answer questions about themselves or other subjects

Ex: A live audience attended the talk show to interact with the guests .
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news conference

a meeting during which a very important person talks to journalists and answers their questions or makes a statement

Ex: She prepared several questions for the upcoming news conference.
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cartoon
cartoon
[noun]

a humorous drawing on the topics that are covered in the news, usually published in a newspaper or magazine

Ex: Cartoons often use satire to comment on social and political issues .
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column
column
[noun]

a section of a newspaper or magazine that regularly publishes articles about a particular subject

Ex: Each week , the newspaper features a political column by a well-known journalist .
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columnist
columnist
[noun]

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

Ex: He is a sports columnist who analyzes games and player performances .
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source
source
[noun]

an individual who provides information

Ex: Using multiple sources helps ensure the accuracy of the news report .
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editorial
editorial
[noun]

a newspaper article expressing the views of the editor on a particular subject

Ex: The latest editorial highlighted the need for healthcare reform .
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feature
feature
[noun]

a lengthy article in a newspaper or magazine, often written by a specialist about a certain topic

Ex: His feature on urban gardening received a lot of positive feedback .
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report
report
[noun]

a written or spoken description of an event, especially one that is intended to be broadcast or published

Ex: The news report covered the latest developments in the case.
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reporting
reporting
[noun]

the activity or job of producing news stories for publication or broadcast

Ex: Good reporting helps the public understand complex issues better .
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trend
trend
[noun]

an overall way in which something is changing or developing

Ex: Social media platforms often influence trends in popular culture and communication styles .
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relevant
relevant
[Adjective]

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

Ex: It 's important to provide relevant examples to support your argument .
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confirmation

a written or spoken statement that proves the truth of something

Ex: The receipt served as a confirmation of the purchase .
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in the dark
in the dark
[phrase]

in a state in which one is not informed about important things

Ex: If you keep investors in the dark, they will lose trust quickly.
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