B2 · Upper Intermediate
News Analysis Phrases
Phrases and idioms for discussing, analyzing and evaluating the news, from sourcing and coverage to framing and headlines.
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- Words & phrases
- 49
- Lessons
- 4
- Conversations
- 2
- Readings
- 1
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- according to sources
- to shed light on
- to put something in perspective
- to come to light
- a credible source
- to cover an event
- It appears from the report.
- to put the spotlight on
- to examine in depth, to explore in depth
- to read between the lines
- in all likelihood, apparently
- to draw parallels
- ongoing coverage
- to remain objective
- to frame a story, to choose an angle for a story
- an anonymous source
- subject to, with reservations for
- to uncover the truth
- to make headlines
- to set the agenda
- a fake news story
- to quote an expert
- to bring something to light
- to follow a case closely
- to reach a wide audience
- to paint a picture of
- to come under fire
- in the wake of
- to spark controversy
- to throw doubt on
- a ruling of general importance
- to gain momentum
- to raise concerns
- a significant drop in
- far-reaching consequences
- in an unprecedented move
- in response to
- mounting pressure
- a wave of speculation
- to brace for
- at the heart of the debate
- in the coming weeks
- to top the list
- to press for
- to loom
- to soar to record highs
- to oust
- to slash
- to step down amid a scandal
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Your lessons, step by step.
- Lesson 1
Phrases for News Analysis
- Lesson 2
Cleft Sentences and Focus
- Lesson 3
Checking a Viral Claim
- Lesson 4
How Strong Should a Headline Be?
Where this unit fits
Courses with this unit.
Upper Intermediate · Part 2
Work through the vocabulary, lessons, conversations and reading activities in this part. Practice grammar along the way.
22 Units · about 21.5 h
Analyzing the News
Summarize a news story, compare sources and give your own view.
4 Units · about 3 h
Danish Test 3 Practice
Write a structured text that takes a position and give a presentation you can defend in a follow-up conversation.
9 Units · about 7.5 h
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