COMMUNICATION - Introduction

COMMUNICATION - introduction

Are you ready to start a new topic?

Let's start with vocabulary!

What words do you know related to the topic of Communication / Media?

Multiple Choice

What is this?

• a cell phone

• a telephone

• a telegraph

• a telegram

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What is this?

• a TV set

• a telephone

• a telegraph

• a telegram

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What do these logos represent?

• means of communication

• smartphones

• social media

• media

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What is this?

• a tablet

• a telephone

• a smartphone

• a computer

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What is this?

• an e-mail

• a telegram

• a postcard

• a letter

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What is this?

• a TV set

• a telegram

• a clock

• a radio

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What is this?

• a tweet

• a telegram

• a message

• a SMS

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What is this?

• a magazine

• a book

• a newspaper

• a message

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What is Lisa doing?

• She is doing homework.

• She is reading.

• She is surfing the Internet.

• She is writing an e-mail.

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What are these?

• magazines

• books

• newspapers

• comics

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What are the sheep watching?

• a TV series

• a reality show

• a soap opera

• a cartoon

Now it's time to read some information on the topic!

MEDIA & COMMUNICATION

What is MEDIA?

In general, 'media' refers to various means of communication or what you use to convey a message.

For example, television, radio and the newspaper are different types of media. 

The term MEDIA...

... can also be used as a collective noun for the press or news reporting agencies.

MASS MEDIA

Mass Media are those media reaching large numbers of the public via movies, magazines, the worldwide web, newspapers and TV.

Mass media

has evolved significantly over time and will continue to do so in the future.

Let's test what you have just learnt!

Answer the questions about what you have read.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines MEDIA?

• means of communication

• social media

• technology

Multiple Select

Select all the forms of media below.

• television

• newspapers

• calculator

• radio

• cinema

Multiple Choice

Mass Media are those media reaching a small number of people.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Select

Select all the forms of MASS MEDIA.

• television

• newspapers

• magazines

• letter

• internet

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Mass Media has evolved a lot but there is no innovation expected in the future.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What about you?

Let's answer a few questions!

There is no correct answer. This is about YOU!

Multiple Choice

How important is SOCIAL MEDIA to you?

• Very important

• Important

• Only when I need it

• Never use it

• Can't live without it!

Poll

What is your favourite social media platform?

• FACEBOOK

• TIK TOK

• TWITTER

• INSTAGRAM

• SNAPCHAT

Poll

How much time do you spend on social media every day?

• Less than 30 minutes

• Less than 1 hour

• Between 1 and 2 hours

• Between 2 and 3 hours

• More than 3 hours