Fake News: Fact & Fiction - Episode 5: Agendas, actors and algorithms

Explore the issues and learn the English language around the topic of 'Fake news'. In this episode: sometimes we see an image that looks real, but something in the back of our minds tells us not to trust it. With technological advances, images are easier to edit and change that ever before. The next time a meme or image goes viral, maybe you should think twice before sharing it. Are you good at spotting dodgy images, scams and hoaxes? Join the conversation ????????????

This programme was first published on our website in 2020.

Key vocabulary
✔️a hoax - a plot to try and make people believe something that isn't true
✔️agenda - a plan of things to be done that may be secret or hidden
✔️actor - a person, state or organisation that uses power and influence to promote an agenda
✔️motive - a reason for doing something
✔️identity signalling - showing that you belong to a group by sharing content whether you think it is true or not
✔️algorithm - a set of software instructions that, for example, shows you personalised content on social media

There's a quiz and a FREE pdf transcript on our website ????https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/fakenews/unit-1/session-5

Click these links to watch more programmes in this series:

Episode 1: What does 'fake' really mean? ???? https://youtu.be/8X5B93C6OKI
Episode 2: Where does 'news' come from? ???? https://youtu.be/Dp3IhBM2e-4
Episode 3: Information or disinformation? ???? https://youtu.be/OLu4AcRaK_o
Episode 4: Fake news in the age of coronavirus ???? https://youtu.be/E0PKtf1hfvc
Episode 5: Agendas, actors & algorithms ???? https://youtu.be/KWorjSQH3-c

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