Fake News: Fact & Fiction - Episode 1: The meaning of ‘fake news’

Everybody knows the English expression 'fake news', but what does it really mean? Can you spot when the information you get is not quite right? We break down the English language around this topic and give you tips to help you protect yourself from misinformation. Are you good at spotting fake news? Join the conversation 👇👇👇

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More programmes in this series:
Episode 1: What does 'fake' really mean? 👉    • Fake News: Fact & Fiction - Episode 1...  
Episode 2: Where does 'news' come from? 👉    • Fake News: Fact & Fiction - Episode 2...  
Episode 3: Information or disinformation? 👉    • Fake News: Fact & Fiction - Episode 3...  
Episode 4: Fake news in the age of coronavirus 👉    • Fake News: Fact & Fiction - Episode 4...  
Episode 5: Why do people share fake news? 👉    • Fake News: Fact & Fiction - Episode 5...  
Episode 6: How to be a critical thinker 👉    • Fake News: Fact & Fiction - Episode 6...  
Episode 7: Can you trust online images? 👉    • Fake News: Fact & Fiction - Episode 7...  
Episode 8: Don't get caught out! 👉    • Fake News: Fact & Fiction - Episode 8...  

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