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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to affirm [verb]

to strongly and sincerely state that a particular statement or belief is true

Ex: The scientist affirmed the validity of the experimental results in the research paper .

to air [verb]

to broadcast something or be broadcast on TV or radio

Ex: The local news channel aired live coverage of the city council meeting .

to break [verb]

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

Ex: The celebrity 's engagement news broke on social media .

to comment [verb]

to express one's opinion about something or someone

Ex: During the meeting , participants were invited to comment on the proposed changes to the project plan .

to contribute [verb]

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

Ex: Many freelance writers contribute to various publications .

to deny [verb]

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

Ex: Despite the witness accounts , the defendant chose to deny any wrongdoing in court .

to detail [verb]

to explain something thoroughly and with specific information

Ex: The car manual is designed to detail the proper maintenance procedures , ensuring the longevity of the vehicle .

to distribute [verb]

to share something between a large number of people

Ex: The government recently distributed pamphlets to raise awareness about public health issues .

to inform [verb]

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

Ex: The manager informed the team of the changes in the project timeline to keep everyone updated .

to involve [verb]

to contain or include something as a necessary part

Ex: The job involves my travelling all over the country .

journalism [noun]

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

Ex: The course covers various aspects of journalism , including writing and ethics .

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 .

cable television [noun]

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

Ex: The cable television industry has evolved with the introduction of digital and high-definition channels .

coverage [noun]

the reporting of specific news or events by the media

Ex: The journalist provided in-depth coverage of the humanitarian crisis .

fake news [noun]

a piece of news that is not true or confirmed

Ex: The website was criticized for publishing fake news and misleading information .

announcer [noun]

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

Ex: The announcer ’s voice was clear and engaging during the live broadcast .

broadcaster [noun]

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

Ex: The broadcaster provided live updates from the scene of the event .

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: The news desk is busy coordinating with reporters across the city .

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 .

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: His favorite talk show airs every evening at 7 PM .

news conference [noun]

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

Ex: Journalists from various outlets attended the news conference .

cartoon [noun]

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

Ex: The editorial cartoon made light of the latest sports controversy .

column [noun]

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

Ex: The magazine ’s fashion column reviews the latest trends .

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 .

source [noun]

an individual who provides information

Ex: The journalist thanked the source for their cooperation .

editorial [noun]

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

Ex: His editorial criticized the government 's handling of the economic crisis .

feature [noun]

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

Ex: She wrote a feature about the rise of electric cars for the newspaper .

report [noun]

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

Ex: She submitted a detailed report on the project 's progress .

reporting [noun]

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

Ex: His career in reporting began at a small local newspaper .

trend [noun]

an overall way in which something is changing or developing

Ex: The trend in smartphone technology shows an increasing emphasis on camera quality and AI features .

relevant [adjective]

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

Ex: The course covers topics that are relevant to today 's business environment .

confirmation [noun]

a written or spoken statement that proves the truth of something

Ex: The manager sent a confirmation that the meeting was scheduled for next week .

in the dark [phrase]

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

Ex: She prefers to work quietly and independently , often leaving her colleagues in the dark about her progress .

B2 Level Wordlist
Electronic Devices	Animals	Clothes and Fashion	Family and Relationships
Art	The Human Body	Business and Office	Crime and Violence
Law	Nature	Politics	Money
Cooking	School and Education	Buildings and Structures	Personality
Love and Romance	Music	Jobs and Occupations	Time
Health and Sickness	Foods	Driving	Drinks
Grammar	Monarchy	Computers and Networks	Outer Space
Wedding Ceremony	Plants	Working Out	Regulations and Requirements
Fairy Tales	Certainty and Doubt	Scientific Research	News and Journalism
Threats and Danger	Communication	People and Society	Determination and Struggles
Self-care Products	Bodily Actions	Tools	Evaluation and Opinion
Assessment and Discourse	Religion	Shapes and Colors	Traveling
The Cinema	Change	The Weather	Farming
Preference	Phrasal Verbs	Feelings or States of Being	Games
War and Peace	City Structures	World of Science	Measurement
Common Verbs	General Adverbs	Useful Adjectives	General Adjectives