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EN: Use 'millions of' followed by a plural noun to describe a very large, non-specific number of things or people.
Millions of stars are visible in the night sky.
EN: In English, 'the news' is an uncountable noun and is always treated as singular, even though it ends in 's'.
EN: When listing three or more items, use commas between the items and the word 'and' before the final item.
I like apples, bananas, and oranges.
EN: In modern English, 'on' is the standard preposition for digital devices (on my phone, on the computer), while 'in' is often used for physical newspapers (in the newspaper). However, when listing them together, 'on' is frequently used as a general preposition for media platforms.
EN: Using 'not all' creates a partial negation, meaning some are true and some are not.
Not all students like sports.
EN: In the digital age, media literacy (the ability to identify bias and fake news) is a highly emphasized skill in English-speaking education systems.
EN: Use 'have' to show that something contains or includes certain qualities or parts.
This book has many pictures.
EN: In English-speaking media literacy, 'bias' is a key concept taught early to help students distinguish between objective facts and subjective opinions.
EN: Use 'It is + adjective + to + verb' to talk about an action or a situation. 'It' is a placeholder for the action that comes later.
It is healthy to drink water.
EN: In the digital age, 'fact-check' has become a common verb in English-speaking media to encourage critical thinking and combat 'fake news'.
EN: Use 'A is B' to define what something is. 'A' is the subject, and 'B' is the description or name.
A library is a place for books.
EN: In Western media, 'headlines' are often designed to be 'clickbait'—using sensational language to encourage readers to click a link. Critical readers are taught to look past the headline to the actual facts.
EN: Use 'It is + adjective' to describe a thing or a situation. You can add 'and' to connect two adjectives.
The book is long and interesting.
EN: In modern digital journalism, headlines are designed to be 'scannable' because most readers decide whether to click within seconds.
EN: The verb 'make' is used to cause someone to feel a certain emotion. The pattern is: make + someone + adjective.
Loud noises make me feel nervous.
EN: This sentence refers to 'clickbait,' a common digital media strategy where headlines are designed to provoke strong emotional reactions to increase website traffic.
EN: The verb 'want' is often followed by an object and then 'to' + a verb. This pattern 'want someone to do something' shows that one person desires another person to perform an action.
My teacher wants me to study hard.
EN: This sentence refers to 'clickbait'—headlines designed to be sensational or provocative to increase website traffic. In modern digital literacy, recognizing clickbait is a key skill.
EN: Use 'should' to give advice or say what is a good idea to do.
You should eat more vegetables.
EN: In the digital age, 'clickbait' is a common term for headlines designed to get clicks without providing quality information. This sentence encourages critical thinking.
EN: Use 'where' to introduce a clause that describes a place or origin after the verb 'is'.
This is where I live.
EN: In Western journalism, 'citing sources' is a fundamental practice to ensure credibility and transparency.
EN: Use 'more than' before a number to mean 'over' or 'a greater amount than'.
I have more than three pens.
EN: In journalism, 'multiple sourcing' is a key standard for accuracy. Using only one source is often seen as risky or biased.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that happen regularly or to describe future actions.
The teacher will help the students after class.
EN: In journalism, using multiple sources is a standard practice to ensure objectivity and accuracy, which is a key part of media literacy.
EN: Use 'If' to talk about a possible situation and its result. The structure is: If + [condition], [result].
If it rains, I will stay at home.
EN: In modern digital literacy, 'source' refers to the origin of information (like a website, a person, or a document). Checking sources is a key skill taught in schools to combat 'fake news'.
EN: Use 'should' to give advice or say what is a good idea. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
You should eat more vegetables.
EN: In modern digital culture, 'checking the source' is a key part of 'media literacy,' which is taught in schools to help people avoid fake news.
EN: The word 'that' is used to connect a verb like 'means' to a full sentence that explains the meaning.
I think that the news is true.
EN: In Western media literacy, identifying 'bias' is a critical skill taught early in schools to help students distinguish between objective facts and subjective opinions.
EN: Use 'can' to talk about things that are possible or sometimes true. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
The weather can be very cold in winter.
EN: In media literacy, understanding that no news outlet is 100% neutral is a key concept. 'Bias' is often discussed in Western journalism as something to identify and balance by reading multiple sources.
EN: Use 'like (A) more than (B)' to compare two things and show a preference.
I like apples more than oranges.
EN: In many democratic countries, news outlets may have a 'lean' or bias toward specific political ideologies (e.g., liberal or conservative). It is common for readers to check multiple sources to get a balanced view.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason why someone does an action.
I go to the library to study.
EN: In modern media literacy, 'comparing sources' is a key skill taught to students to combat 'fake news' and misinformation.
EN: Use 'a good way to + verb' to describe a method or strategy for doing something.
Drinking water is a good way to stay healthy.
EN: Use 'did not' (didn't) followed by a base verb to talk about actions that did not happen in the past.
He did not watch the movie yesterday.
EN: In the digital age, 'fact-check' has become a common verb and essential skill in Western media literacy education to combat 'fake news'.
EN: This sentence uses the Past Simple tense to talk about things that happened before now. Most verbs add '-ed' (believed), but some are irregular (saw).
She liked the movie she watched yesterday.
EN: In the digital age, 'online' is commonly used as an adverb or adjective without a preposition (like 'on the internet').
EN: Use 'should' to give advice or say what is a good idea to do.
You should eat more vegetables.
EN: In modern media literacy, 'fact-check' has become a common compound verb and noun due to the rise of misinformation online.
EN: The word 'if' is used here to introduce two possibilities (true or false). It is similar to saying 'whether'.
I don't know if the shop is open.
EN: In the digital age, 'fact-checking' has become a common term in English-speaking media to describe the process of verifying information to fight 'fake news'.
EN: Using a verb ending in '-ing' (Gerund) as the subject of a sentence to talk about an action or hobby.
Eating healthy food helps your body.
EN: In English-speaking media literacy education, 'critical reading' is a key skill taught from a young age to help people distinguish between facts and opinions.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
In many different countries; everywhere.
To originate from a specific place or source.
Multiple; at least two.
Whether something is a fact or a lie.
An organized group of people who have the same ideology and seek to influence public policy by getting its candidates elected to public office.
A person, publication, or other record or document that gives timely information.
A report of recent events published in a newspaper, magazine, or on a news website.
A heading at the top of an article or page in a newspaper or magazine.