Media and communication

✦ Aprenderás vocabulario en inglés sobre medios de comunicación, periodismo y comunicación digital

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Objetivo: Comprender y discutir temas de medios y comunicación usando vocabulario en inglés.

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Lo que aprendesComprender y discutir temas de medios y comunicación usando vocabulario en inglés.

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Media and communication: el poder de la información

Media and communication shape how we understand the world. From traditional newspapers and television to social media and podcasts, different platforms deliver news, entertainment, and information. In English, we use specific vocabulary to discuss media types, journalism, and digital communication.

Vocabulary: media and communication

Key vocabulary includes: journalism, reporter, headline, broadcast, subscription, censorship, fake news, reliable source, social media platform, viral, trending, influencer, podcast, streaming, and digital literacy. These terms help us discuss media and communication.

Journalism: profession of reporting news
Headline: title of a news article
Broadcast: transmit news on TV or radio
Censorship: control or suppression of information
Reliable source: trustworthy origin of information
Viral: content that spreads quickly online

Term	Definition	Example
Reporter	Person who investigates and reports news	The reporter covered the election
Subscription	Payment for regular access to content	Newspaper subscription delivers daily news
Influencer	Person with power to affect public opinion on social media	The influencer promoted the product
Streaming	Delivering media content over the internet✦	Streaming services replaced traditional TV
Digital literacy	Skills to find and evaluate online information	Digital literacy helps identify fake news

Step 1: Learn media vocabulary
Memorize terms: journalism, headline, broadcast, censorship, reliable source, viral, influencer, streaming, digital literacy.
Step 2: Describe media types
Use phrases: 'Traditional media includes...', 'Social media platforms allow...', 'Streaming services provide...'
Step 3: Discuss news reliability
Use phrases: 'This source is reliable because...', 'Fake news spreads when...', 'We should verify...'
Step 4: Express opinions about media
Use phrases: 'In my opinion, media affects...', 'Social media has changed...', 'We need to be critical about...'

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Media literacy is essential in the digital age. Being able to discuss media, evaluate sources, and communicate critically in English prepares you to navigate today's information landscape responsibly.

Piensa y responde

What does 'digital literacy' mean?

A 'reliable source' is a trustworthy origin of information.

Content that spreads quickly and widely on the internet is said to go .

Match each term with its definition:

Classify the following as traditional media or digital media:

Arrastra cada ficha a su categoría (o tócala y luego toca la categoría). También puedes usar el teclado.

Order the steps to evaluate a news source:

Coloca los elementos en orden y pulsa Comprobar.

How has social media changed the way you consume news? Write a paragraph in English discussing the advantages and disadvantages of getting news from social media.

Tu texto se guarda sólo en este dispositivo.