Topic 88: Journalism and Fake News

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is journalism?

2. How do journalists get information for their stories?

3. Do you read the news? Where do you get it from?

4. What is fake news?

5. How can you tell if news is fake or real?

6. Do you trust the news you read or see on TV? Why?

7. What is the role of a journalist?

8. How does the media influence people’s opinions?

9. Have you ever heard a news story that turned out to be false?

10. Why is it important to have honest news?

11. Do you think social media spreads fake news? Why or why not?

12. What should you do if you hear a news story that seems untrue?

13. How does the internet affect the way we get news?

14. What do you think is the best way to find reliable news?

15. How do journalists make sure their news stories are accurate?

16. Why is it important to check different sources of news?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. What is the difference between fake news and real news?

18. How does social media make it easier for fake news to spread?

19. Why is it important to trust reliable news sources?

20. How do journalists fact-check their stories before publishing them?

21. What role do journalists play in a democratic society?

22. Can fake news affect elections? How?

23. What are the dangers of sharing fake news with others?

24. How do people react to fake news?

25. What can social media platforms do to stop the spread of fake news?

26. How do journalists protect themselves from misinformation?

27. How can people identify if the news they see online is true or false?

28. Should the government regulate the news more strictly? Why or why not?

29. How does sensationalism in journalism impact public opinion?

30. How can you avoid falling for fake news online?

31. How do journalists use sources to build their stories?

32. Why is media literacy important in today’s world?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does fake news impact public trust in the media?

34. What are the ethical challenges faced by journalists in the age of social media?

35. How do misinformation and disinformation differ, and why is it important to understand both?

36. How do media outlets influence the political landscape through their coverage of events?

37. What are the dangers of echo chambers in media consumption?

38. How does the rise of citizen journalism affect professional journalism?

39. Should journalists be held accountable for the spread of fake news? Why or why not?

40. How can technology, like AI, help combat fake news?

41. What are the psychological effects of fake news on society?

42. How do political interests shape news coverage?

43. How does the globalization of news affect local journalism?

44. How do journalists balance objectivity and bias in their reporting?

45. What is the role of fact-checking organizations in the modern media landscape?

46. How does the media’s focus on negative news influence public perceptions of the world?

47. How can education systems promote better understanding of news and media literacy?

48. How can the future of journalism evolve to maintain credibility in an era of fake news?