Now that you know the vocabulary for types of news stories, you are ready to talk about where you actually get your news. In everyday conversation, people often ask each other, "How do you keep up with the news?" or "Where do you get your news from?" Your answer gives a small window into your daily habits, your trust in different media, and the topics that matter to you. Being able to answer fluently — and to ask the same question of others — is an important part of discussing current events in English.
The simplest way to say where you get your news is with the structure "I get my news from…" followed by the source. For example: "I get most of my news from a morning newspaper" or "I get my news from social media these days." You can also use "My main source of news is…" if you want to emphasise a single, dominant source. If you are describing a regular habit rather than a one-off, try "I tend to…" or "I usually…". Both of these make your answer sound more natural and conversational: "I usually watch the evening bulletin" or "I tend to read the headlines online."
It is also useful to know a few expressions that name specific media. We read a newspaper, a magazine, an article, a blog, or a website. We watch the news, a programme, a documentary, a report, or a live broadcast. We listen to the radio, a podcast, a news bulletin, or an interview. You can also use these verbs with apps and platforms: "I watch news clips on YouTube", "I follow journalists on social media", or "I check the BBC app first thing in the morning."
Here is a list of useful phrases for this speaking task:
English phrase
Arabic
I get my news from…
أحصل على أخباري من…
My main source of news is…
مصدري الرئيسي للأخبار هو…
I usually watch the evening news.
عادةً أشاهد نشرة الأخبار المسائية.
I tend to read the headlines online.
عادةً أقرأ العناوين الرئيسية عبر الإنترنت.
I keep up with current affairs by listening to podcasts.
أتابع الشؤون الحالية من خلال الاستماع إلى البودكاست.
I follow the news on social media.
أتابع الأخبار على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي.
I check the news app on my phone.
أتفقد تطبيق الأخبار على هاتفي.
I rely on the BBC for reliable coverage.
أعتمد على بي بي سي للحصول على تغطية موثوقة.
What about you? Where do you get your news?
وأنت؟ من أين تحصل على أخبارك؟
When you answer, try to mention at least one source and one verb that matches it — for example, "I read The Guardian online" or "I listen to a podcast on the way to work." You can also add a brief reason or opinion: "I prefer podcasts because I can listen while I'm commuting." This kind of detail makes your answer more interesting and gives the conversation something to develop around. When you reply to someone else, the short question "What about you?" is a friendly, natural way to keep the conversation going.
إزاي تتكلم عن مصادر الأخبار بتاعتك
في الـ speaking task دي، هتتكلم عن إزاي بتتابع الأخبار. الموضوع بسيط بس محتاج منك تعرف شوية جمل وتراكيب معينة عشان إجابتك تبان طبيعية.
التراكيب الأساسية للحديث عن الأخبار
فيه أكتر من طريقة تقول بيها منين بتيجي الأخبار:
I get my news from... يعني "أنا بحصل على أخباري من..." ودي من أبسط الجمل، بتكملها بالمصدر زي "I get my news from a morning newspaper" أو "I get my news from social media these days".
My main source of news is... يعني "مصدري الرئيسي للأخبار هو..." ودي لما عايز تركز على مصدر واحد أساسي.
I keep up with current affairs by... يعني "أنا بتابع الشؤون الحالية عن طريق..." ودي جملة أطول شوية بتفيد إن فيه طريقة معينة.
الأفعال حسب نوع المصدر
مهم جداً تعرف إن كل نوع من الإعلام ليه فعل معين في الإنجليزي، لأن الإجابة بتطلع طبيعية لما الفعل يطابق المصدر:
نسمع listen to: الراديو والبودكاست والنشرة الإخبارية والمقابلة.
تقدر تستخدم الأفعال دي مع التطبيقات والمنصات زي: "I watch news clips on YouTube" أو "I follow journalists on social media" أو "I check the BBC app first thing in the morning".
أدوات الربط اللي بتدي إجابتك طابع طبيعي
لما تحكي عن عادة يومية مش حاجة حصلت مرة واحدة، استخدم:
I usually... يعني "عادةً أنا..." ودي بتدي إحساس إن الحاجة بتتكرر بانتظام.
I tend to... يعني "أنا بميال لـ..." ودي بتدي إحساس إنه اختيار شخصي مستمر.
Occasionally يعني "أحياناً" وده لما الحاجة مش يومية.
إزاي تختم المحادثة
لما حد يرد عليك في محادثة عن الأخبار، استخدم "What about you?" عشان تدي الكورة للشخص التاني. دي جملة ودودة وطبيعية جداً في الإنجليزي بتستخدمها في أي محادثة.
نصيحة للإجابة
لما تسجل نفسك، حاول تذكر مصدر واحد على الأقل والفعل اللي بيناسبه. مثلاً: "I read The Guardian online" أو "I listen to a podcast on the way to work". وممكن تضيف رأيك أو سبب بسيط زي "I prefer podcasts because I can listen while I'm commuting" - ده بيخلي إجابتك أغنى وأمتع في المحادثة.
Listen to two colleagues talking about how they keep up with the news.
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EmmaHow do you usually keep up with the news, Tom?
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TomI tend to scan the headlines on my phone in the morning, then I listen to a news podcast on the way to work.
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EmmaThat sounds like a good routine. Which broadcaster do you trust most?
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TomI rely on the BBC for serious coverage, but I also check a couple of apps for breaking news.
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EmmaDo you ever read newspapers anymore?
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TomOccasionally, but mainly online. What about you?
I usually get my news from a morning podcast and a couple of news apps on my phone.
Notice the structure: I usually + verb + source. You can adapt this with your own sources.
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Read the sentence aloud. Speak clearly and at a natural pace.
I usually get my news from a morning podcast and a couple of news apps on my phone.
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Read the sentence aloud, then answer briefly: which source do you use most?
I tend to read the headlines online, but I also watch the evening bulletin when I can.
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You are chatting with a colleague at work. They have just asked if you keep up with the news. Answer using phrases from the lesson, mention at least two sources, and then ask them the same question back.
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Vocabulary
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The modern world moves quickly, and news reaches us in many different forms. Whether you are scrolling through your phone in the morning, listening to a podcast on the bus, or watching the television in the evening, you are consuming news stories. To talk about current events confidently in English, you need the right vocabulary to describe the news itself, the formats it comes in, and the people and organisations that produce it.
A news story is a piece of reporting about something that has happened recently or something that is happening right now. Different types of stories are grouped into categories such as politics, business, sport, weather, science, lifestyle, and entertainment. A single news outlet might publish hundreds of stories a day, and each one usually has a headline — a short, eye-catching title that tells you the main point of the story before you read any further.
There are several words that English speakers use to describe different kinds of news content. A bulletin is a short news report, usually on radio or television, that gives the main stories of the moment.Breaking news refers to a story that is happening right now and is being reported as it develops. A report is a longer, more detailed piece of journalism, often produced after a journalist has investigated a topic. An article is a written piece, commonly found in newspapers, magazines, or online publications. Beyond the stories themselves, it is useful to know words that describe how the news reaches you.Coverage is the general term for the way a particular topic is reported across the media. Your source is wherever you get your information from — a newspaper, a website, an app, or even a person. A broadcaster is a company, such as the BBC or Al Jazeera, that produces television or radio programmes.
Here is a short table of the key words for this lesson:
Word
Part of speech
Arabic
Example
headline
noun
عنوان رئيسي
The headline this morning was about the election.
breaking news
noun
خبر عاجل
We interrupt this programme for some breaking news.
bulletin
noun
نشرة إخبارية
The six o'clock bulletin is just starting.
report
noun
تقرير
She's working on a report about climate change.
article
noun
مقال
Have you read the article on the front page?
coverage
noun
تغطية إخبارية
The coverage of the festival was excellent.
source
noun
مصدر
What is your main source of news?
broadcaster
noun
محطة بث
The broadcaster will show the match live tonight.
When you talk about current events, you can combine these nouns with verbs such as read, watch, listen to, follow, check, scan, browse, and keep up with. For example, you can scan the headlines on your phone, watch the evening bulletin, listen to a radio report, follow a journalist on social media, or browse online articles. Pairing the right noun with the right verb will help you sound natural and precise when you discuss what is happening in the world.
الكلمات اللي هتحتاجها لما تتكلم عن الأخبار
في الدرس ده هنتعلم مجموعة كلمات أساسية بتيجي مع بعضها لما تتكلم عن الأخبار والأحداث الحالية. الكلمات دي مش مترابطة في معنى واحد، لكنها بتنقسم لتلات مجموعات صغيرة: كلمات بتوصف شكل الخبر نفسه، كلمات بتوصف مين بيقدمه، وكلمات بتوصف طريقة وصوله ليك.
المجموعة الأولى: كلمات بتوصف المحتوى نفسه
headline (عنوان رئيسي): دي الجملة القصيرة اللي فوق الخبر. مثال: "The headline this morning was about the election."
breaking news (خبر عاجل): لما يكون فيه حاجة بتحصل في نفس اللحظة والمستعجلين بيقطعوا البرنامج عشانها. مثال: "We interrupt this programme for some breaking news."
bulletin (نشرة إخبارية): تقرير قصير بيجي في ميعاد ثابت زي الساعة ستة. مثال: "The six o'clock bulletin is just starting."
report (تقرير): قطعة صحفية أطول وفيها تفاصيل أكتر بعد تحقيق أو بحث. مثال: "She's working on a report about climate change."
article (مقال): حاجة مكتوبة في جورنال أو على موقع إلكتروني. مثال: "Have you read the article on the front page?"
المجموعة التانية: كلمات عن مين بيقدم الخبر وإزاي
coverage (تغطية): الكلمة العامة اللي بتقول الموضوع ده اتغطى قد إيه. مثال: "The coverage of the festival was excellent."
source (مصدر): أي حتة بتاخد منها المعلومة، سواء جورنال أو أب أو حتى حد. مثال: "What is your main source of news?"
broadcaster (محطة بث): الشركة أو المؤسسة اللي بتنتج البرنامج زي BBC. مثال: "The broadcaster will show the match live tonight."
إزاي تجمعهم مع بعض في جملة واحدة
في الإنجليزي، الأسماء دي بتلعب مع أفعال زي scan, read, watch, listen to, follow, browse. مثلاً: "I usually scan the headlines on my phone before breakfast, then I listen to a news bulletin on the way to work." — هنا استخدمنا headline وbulletin كاسمين، وscan وlisten to كأفعال. لما تعرف تزاوج بين الاسم الصح والفعل الصح، كلامك هيطلع طبيعي ودقيق زي المتحدثين الأصليين.
Here are eight useful words for talking about news stories. Read each one and notice its meaning and example.
articleˈɑːtɪkəl
A piece of writing in a newspaper, magazine, or website about a particular topic. Also refers to a separate it
breaking newsˈbreɪkɪŋ njuːz
Urgent news about an event that is happening or has just happened, typically reported immediately by media out
broadcasterˈbrɔːd.kɑː.stə
A person or company that sends out television or radio programs to the public.
bulletinˈbʊlətɪn
A brief written report or news update, typically issued regularly by an organization or institution to inform
coverageˈkʌvərɪdʒ
The extent to which something is covered or reported; the reporting of events by the media, or protection prov
headlineˈhedlaɪn
A headline is the title of a newspaper article or story, printed in large letters at the top. It summarizes th
reportrɪˈpɔːt
To give an account of something that happened, often to the police or to someone in authority.
source
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
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Match each news word on the left to its meaning on the right.
Match each news word on the left to its meaning on the right.
headline
breaking news
bulletin
report
article
coverage
source
broadcaster
the short, eye-catching title of a news story
a story that is happening right now and is being reported as it develops
a short news update on radio or television
a longer, detailed piece of journalism
a written news story, often in a newspaper or online
the way a topic is reported across the media
the place or person you get information from
a television or radio company
I usually scan the headlines on my phone before breakfast, then I listen to a news bulletin on the way to work.
Notice the verbs: scan, listen to. Notice the nouns: headlines, bulletin.
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Listen to the speaker. When does the speaker listen to a news bulletin?
Before breakfast
On the way to work
In the evening
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Which word describes a short, eye-catching title of a news story?
