📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Intermediate (B1), week 9
1. Learn the words
Press 🔊 to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| headline | the title of a news story | Did you see the headline? |
| government | the people who run the country | The government announced a new plan. |
| election | when people vote | The election is in May. |
| vote | choose in an election | Australians must vote. |
| policy | an official plan | The new policy starts in July. |
| announce | say something officially | They announced the changes today. |
| economy | money, jobs and business in a country | The economy is growing slowly. |
| cost of living | how much everyday things cost | The cost of living is rising. |
| interest rates | the cost of borrowing money | Interest rates went up again. |
| community | people living in an area | The community raised money. |
| report | tell people about something | The news reported a big storm. |
| according to | as said by | According to the report, prices will rise. |
| issue | an important topic or problem | Housing is a big issue. |
| debate | a discussion with different views | There's a debate about the new law. |
| source | where information comes from | Check the source. |
| reliable | you can trust it | Use reliable news websites. |
2. Practise with flashcards
Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.
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3. Check yourself
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most useful English words for news and current affairs?
Start with these 16 words, including headline, government, election, vote. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.
What's the best way to learn new English words?
Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.
What level are these words?
They're Intermediate (B1) words, from week 9 of the free Complete English Course.