WHAT THE PAPERS SAY - Module 9 Unit 2

“If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're mis-informed.” 
― Mark Twain

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Questions for discussion in the English class

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That's English Videos as seen on TV

That's English - What the papers say 1

That's English - What the papers say 2

That's English - What the papers say 3

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The division of British newspapers - concept map, reading comprehension

Digital age and newspapers - listening and discussion



Take a look at this SITE if you want to read lots of newspapers. And MORE (British ones)

BREAKING NEWS ENGLISH

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ESL Conversation Questions: News

• What is the role of newspapers in society?
• What sells newspaper?
• Why do we buy newspapers?
• Do you think that news is censored in some countries?
• Is the news censored in your country?
• Will newspapers disappear in the future?
• How does American news differ from your country's news?
• What is your favorite section of the newspaper to read?
• How often do you watch the news?
  • Do you make a point of watching the news?
  • Do you feel bad if you miss the news?
• Which kind of news is the best for you? Why?
  • Newspaper?
  • Radio?
  • Televison?
  • Internet?
• Do you think that the news is necessary? Why or why not?
• What would the world be like without news?
• Do you think the news tells us just information without giving its opinion?
• Should the news give an opinion?
• Do you think the news influences people too much?
• Do you think the news is shocking now?
• How has it changed over the years?
• Do you think people need to know all of the news?
• What do people not need to know?
• What do you think is the most important thing the news should report?
• What was the most memorable news you ever watched?
• If the news reported your week, what would be the headline?
• Think of a news headline for the following countries: America, Britain, France, China, Australia, Indonesia, Russia, Germany.
• Do you read the newspaper everyday?
• How often do you read the newspaper?
• What newspaper do you read?
• How much does the newspaper cost?
• What kind of magazines do you like to read?
• What is your favorite newspaper?
• What is your favorite magazine?
• Are magazines expensive in your country?
• Do you enjoy reading a newspaper?
• What sections of a newspaper do you like to read?
• What are the different sections in a newspaper?
• Do you think that reading a newspaper is a good way to improve your English?
• What kinds of information can you get from the newspaper?
• Where do you get most of your news?
• Do you like to keep up with current events?
• If you are someone who usually follows the news, has there been a time when you decided to stop? Why and for how long?
• Do you think it's important to read the newspaper and know what is going on in the world? Why or why not?
• Do you trust the information you get from the news?
• you are someone who usually follows the news, has there been a time when you decided to stop? Why and for how long?
• What different types of newspapers do you read?
• Do you read newspapers in other languages?
• Is your hometown newspaper on the internet?

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LISTEN: Decline of the Papers

Matt and Rachel discuss the decline of newspapers in society and how it is affecting them

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