Communication & Media
Words for discussing communication methods, media, and information sharing
Overview
25 A2 words for talking about communication, media, the internet, and how we share information.
Words
advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/
noun — A2
Meaning: a notice or picture promoting a product or service
Examples:
- I saw an advertisement for the new phone.
- There are too many advertisements on this website.
Collocations: job advertisement, online advertisement, place an advertisement
Word Family: advertisement (n.) → advertise (v.) → advertising (n.)
announce /əˈnaʊns/
verb — A2
Meaning: to tell people about something officially
Examples:
- The company announced the new product.
- They announced the winner at the ceremony.
Collocations: announce that, officially announce, announce a decision
Word Family: announce (v.) → announcement (n.) → announcer (n.)
article /ˈɑːtɪkl/
noun — A2
Meaning: a piece of writing in a newspaper or on a website
Examples:
- Did you read the article about climate change?
- She writes articles for a tech magazine.
Collocations: news article, magazine article, write an article
broadcast /ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/
verb, noun — A2
Meaning: to send out programmes on TV or radio
Examples:
- The game will be broadcast live.
- We listened to the morning broadcast.
Collocations: live broadcast, broadcast live, radio broadcast
Word Family: broadcast (v./n.) → broadcaster (n.) → broadcasting (n.)
channel /ˈtʃænl/
noun — A2
Meaning: a television station; a way of sending information
Examples:
- What channel is the match on?
- She changed the channel.
Collocations: TV channel, news channel, change the channel
communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/
verb — A2
Meaning: to share information, ideas, or feelings
Examples:
- We communicate mainly by email.
- It’s important to communicate clearly.
Collocations: communicate with, communicate effectively
Word Family: communicate (v.) → communication (n.)
complain /kəmˈpleɪn/
verb — A2
Meaning: to say that you are not happy about something
Examples:
- She complained about the noise.
- He never complains, even when things go wrong.
Collocations: complain about, complain to, complain that
Word Family: complain (v.) → complaint (n.)
connect /kəˈnekt/
verb — A2
Meaning: to join things together; to establish a link
Examples:
- Connect the cable to the TV.
- The Wi-Fi won’t connect.
Collocations: connect to, connect with, internet connection
Word Family: connect (v.) → connection (n.) → connected (adj.)
contact /ˈkɒntækt/
noun, verb — A2
Meaning: (n.) communication with someone; (v.) to get in touch
Examples:
- Please contact me if you have questions.
- I’ve lost contact with my old friends.
Collocations: contact information, make contact, eye contact
describe /dɪˈskraɪb/
verb — A2
Meaning: to say what someone or something is like
Examples:
- Can you describe what happened?
- She described the man to the police.
Collocations: describe as, describe what, hard to describe
Word Family: describe (v.) → description (n.) → descriptive (adj.)
discuss /dɪˈskʌs/
verb — A2
Meaning: to talk about something with someone
Examples:
- We need to discuss the problem.
- They discussed the plan over lunch.
Collocations: discuss the matter, discuss with, discuss options
Word Family: discuss (v.) → discussion (n.)
explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/
verb — A2
Meaning: to make something clear or easy to understand
Examples:
- Can you explain how this works?
- She explained the rules to the new students.
Collocations: explain how, explain why, explain that, let me explain
Word Family: explain (v.) → explanation (n.)
express /ɪkˈspres/
verb, adjective — A2
Meaning: to show feelings or ideas through words or actions
Examples:
- He finds it hard to express his feelings.
- She expressed her gratitude.
Collocations: express yourself, express an opinion, freedom of expression
Word Family: express (v.) → expression (n.) → expressive (adj.)
headline /ˈhedlaɪn/
noun — A2
Meaning: the title of a story in a newspaper
Examples:
- Did you see today’s headlines?
- The scandal made headlines around the world.
Collocations: front-page headline, make headlines, newspaper headline
internet /ˈɪntənet/
noun — A2
Meaning: the worldwide network connecting computers
Examples:
- I found it on the internet.
- Do you have internet access?
Collocations: internet access, on the internet, internet connection
journalist /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/
noun — A2
Meaning: a person who writes news stories for newspapers, TV, or radio
Examples:
- She works as a journalist for the BBC.
- The journalist interviewed the president.
Collocations: investigative journalist, freelance journalist
Word Family: journalist (n.) → journalism (n.)
mention /ˈmenʃn/
verb, noun — A2
Meaning: to say something briefly
Examples:
- She mentioned that she was leaving.
- Did he mention the meeting?
Collocations: mention that, don’t mention it, worth mentioning
message /ˈmesɪdʒ/
noun — A2
Meaning: written or spoken information sent to someone
Examples:
- I’ll send you a message later.
- Did you get my message?
Collocations: text message, leave a message, send a message
network /ˈnetwɜːk/
noun — A2
Meaning: a system of connected things; a group of people who work together
Examples:
- The network has gone down.
- She has a wide network of contacts.
Collocations: social network, network of, wireless network
Word Family: network (n.) → networking (n.)
news /njuːz/
noun — A2
Meaning: new information about recent events
Examples:
- Have you heard the news?
- I watch the news every evening.
Collocations: good news, bad news, news report, breaking news
post /pəʊst/
verb, noun — A2
Meaning: (v.) to send a letter or put on social media; (n.) mail; an online entry
Examples:
- She posted a photo on Instagram.
- I’ll post the letter tomorrow.
Collocations: post a letter, social media post, post online
press /pres/
noun, verb — A2
Meaning: (n.) newspapers and journalists; (v.) to push firmly
Examples:
- Press the button to start.
- The press reported the scandal.
Collocations: press conference, press the button, freedom of the press
print /prɪnt/
verb, noun — A2
Meaning: to produce text or images on paper
Examples:
- Can you print this document for me?
- The book went to print last week.
Collocations: print out, in print, print a copy
Word Family: print (v./n.) → printer (n.) → printing (n.)
publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
verb — A2
Meaning: to make a book, article, etc. available to the public
Examples:
- The report was published last month.
- She dreams of publishing a novel.
Collocations: publish a book, publish an article, recently published
Word Family: publish (v.) → publisher (n.) → publication (n.)
reply /rɪˈplaɪ/
verb, noun — A2
Meaning: to answer
Examples:
- She hasn’t replied to my email yet.
- I’m still waiting for a reply.
Collocations: reply to, in reply, quick reply
Quick Review
| Word | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| advertisement | n. | promotional notice |
| announce | v. | officially tell |
| article | n. | written piece |
| broadcast | v./n. | send out TV/radio |
| channel | n. | TV station |
| communicate | v. | share information |
| complain | v. | express discontent |
| connect | v. | link together |
| contact | n./v. | communication; reach |
| describe | v. | say what it’s like |
| discuss | v. | talk about |
| explain | v. | make clear |
| express | v. | show feelings |
| headline | n. | news title |
| internet | n. | global network |
| journalist | n. | news writer |
| mention | v. | say briefly |
| message | n. | sent information |
| network | n. | connected system |
| news | n. | recent events |
| post | v./n. | send; online entry |
| press | n./v. | media; push |
| v./n. | produce on paper | |
| publish | v. | make public |
| reply | v./n. | answer |