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[B2 Level] Media and Entertainment – English vocabulary

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52 English words with meanings: broadcast, journalist, headline, press conference, audience… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

Part of the learning path: B1–B2 Everyday English

Word list

  1. broadcast /'brɔ:dkæst/ (verb) — send a show on TV or radio
    Example: The show is broadcast every Friday evening.
    Synonyms: transmit, air, telecast
  2. journalist /'dʒɜ:rnəlɪst/ (noun) — news writer or speaker
    Example: The journalist interviewed the actor about his new movie.
    Synonyms: reporter, correspondent, writer
  3. headline /'hedlaɪn/ (noun) — main title of a news story
    Example: The news headline attracted many readers.
    Synonyms: title, caption, heading
  4. press conference /pres 'kɒnfərəns/ (noun) — meeting where reporters ask questions
    Example: The singer held a press conference to announce her tour.
    Synonyms: media briefing, news conference
  5. audience /'ɔ:diəns/ (noun) — people who watch or listen
    Example: The audience applauded loudly after the performance.
    Synonyms: viewers, spectators, listeners
  6. headline news /'hedlaɪn nju:z/ (noun) — most important news
    Example: The earthquake became headline news worldwide.
    Synonyms: top story, main news
  7. interview /'ɪntəvju:/ (noun) — a talk with questions; to ask questions
    Example: He gave an interview about his new film.
    Synonyms: conversation, discussion, meeting
  8. subscription /səb'skrɪpʃən/ (noun) — payment to receive a service regularly
    Example: I renewed my subscription to the online magazine.
    Synonyms: membership, registration, enrolment
  9. editor /'edɪtər/ (noun) — person who fixes and chooses content
    Example: The editor reviewed the article before publication.
    Synonyms: redactor, reviser
  10. critic /'krɪtɪk/ (noun) — person who reviews movies or books
    Example: The film received excellent reviews from critics.
    Synonyms: reviewer, commentator
  11. advertisement /əd'vɜ:tɪsmənt/ (noun) — an ad
    Example: The company created a new advertisement campaign.
    Synonyms: ad, commercial, promotion
  12. celebrity /sə'lebrəti/ (noun) — famous person
    Example: Many celebrities attended the film premiere.
    Synonyms: star, famous person, icon
  13. entertainment /,entə'teɪnmənt/ (noun) — things that are fun to watch or do
    Example: Television is a common form of entertainment.
    Synonyms: amusement, recreation, fun
  14. episode /'epɪsəʊd/ (noun) — one part of a show
    Example: The last episode of the series was amazing.
    Synonyms: part, installment, chapter
  15. live stream /laɪv stri:m/ (noun) — live video on the internet
    Example: Fans watched the concert through a live stream.
    Synonyms: live broadcast, webcast
  16. anchor /'æŋkər/ (noun) — person who reads the news on TV
    Example: She works as a news anchor for the local station.
    Synonyms: newsreader, presenter
  17. documentary /,dɒkjʊ'mentəri/ (noun) — a real-life film about real events
    Example: We watched a documentary about climate change.
    Synonyms: non-fiction film, report
  18. trailer /'treɪlər/ (noun) — a short video that shows parts of a movie
    Example: The trailer made me want to see the movie.
    Synonyms: preview, teaser
  19. ratings /'reɪtɪŋz/ (noun) — a score that shows how good or popular something is
    Example: The show’s ratings improved after the new season.
    Synonyms: score, ranking, evaluation
  20. script /skrɪpt/ (noun) — the written lines for a movie or show
    Example: She wrote the script for the movie herself.
    Synonyms: screenplay, text, dialogue
  21. producer /prə'dju:sər/ (noun) — a person who helps make and manage a film or music
    Example: The producer managed the entire film project.
    Synonyms: creator, organizer, manager
  22. editorial /,edɪ'tɔ:riəl/ (noun) — an opinion article
    Example: The newspaper published an editorial on free speech.
    Synonyms: opinion piece, article
  23. coverage /'kʌvərɪdʒ/ (noun) — news reporting
    Example: The event received wide media coverage.
    Synonyms: reporting, reportage, broadcasting
  24. headline writer /'hedlaɪn 'raɪtər/ (noun) — a person who writes news titles
    Example: A headline writer must attract readers’ attention.
    Synonyms: editor, copywriter
  25. publicity /pʌ'blɪsəti/ (noun) — activities to advertise something
    Example: The movie received a lot of publicity before release.
    Synonyms: advertising, promotion, exposure
  26. viral /'vaɪrəl/ (adjective) — spreading very fast online
    Example: The video went viral on social media.
    Synonyms: popular, widespread, trending
  27. photographer /fə'tɒɡrəfər/ (noun) — a person who takes photos as a job
    Example: The photographer captured an amazing sunset.
    Synonyms: cameraman, photojournalist
  28. influencer /'ɪnfluənsər/ (noun) — a person who affects others on social media
    Example: The influencer promoted the new fashion brand.
    Synonyms: trendsetter, promoter
  29. tabloid /'tæblɔɪd/ (noun) — a newspaper with gossip and big headlines
    Example: The tabloid published shocking celebrity news.
    Synonyms: sensational paper, gossip magazine
  30. publisher /'pʌblɪʃər/ (noun) — a company that prints and sells books
    Example: The publisher released a new novel this year.
    Synonyms: printing house, press

…and 22 more words in this set.

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