S1E1: How do you stay informed?

In this episode, join hosts Clara Thea and Michael for an English conversation about the news, media, and staying informed. We discuss following the news, social media, artificial intelligence in the news, and the future of news media.

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Vocabulary and expressions from the episode

• to vet [a source] (noun): To check or examine a source carefully for accuracy and reliability before using or sharing its information.
• ubiquitous (adjective): Present or found everywhere; very common or widespread.
• media literacy (noun): The skill of understanding, analyzing, and evaluating different forms of media to make informed decisions.
• unilateral (adjective): Done by one person or group without the agreement or cooperation of others involved.
• to diffuse (verb): To spread something, such as information or knowledge widely.
• press release (noun): A written statement from a company or organization that shares important news or information with the public, often through the media.
• primary sources (noun): Original documents, recordings, or other materials that provide firsthand information or evidence about a topic or event. 
• in dire straits (idiom): In a very difficult or dangerous situation, often with serious problems or risks.
• Pandora's Box (idiom): A situation that, once started, can lead to many unexpected problems.
• scoop (noun): A piece of news or information that is discovered and reported by a journalist before anyone else.

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Our discussion questions from this episode are:

How do you stay informed?

What do you think will be the future of news?

How do you use the news to help practice your English skills?

More English practice with the hosts of the English Speak Easy Podcast

Listen to Clara Thea's other podcast The British Whisperer (https://www.thebritishwhisperer.com), where you can practice your English skills by listening to the news and staying up to date.

Join Michael for free online English conversation practice sessions at LangClub, a social English community (https://langclub.live).