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Lesson 9 - Critical Reading
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Rosalyn Kate posted on 2015/07/16Ever feel like you're being tricked by ads or news headlines? This lesson dives into critical reading, showing you how to spot the difference between facts and opinions and uncover sneaky propaganda techniques! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and learn practical skills to analyze information like a pro.
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US /ˈkɑmən/
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UK /'kɒmən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- Field near a village owned by the local community
- Adjective
- Shared; Belonging to or used by everyone
- Typical, normal; not unusual
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US /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
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UK /ˈkrɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Making a negative judgment of something
- Being important or serious; vital; dangerous
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US /ˈɪʃu/
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UK /'ɪʃu:/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something available to be used or sold
- To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
- Single edition of a magazine
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US /pɔɪnt/
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UK /pɔɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An item to be discussed
- Small spot or dot
- Intransitive Verb
- To face a certain direction, e.g. north
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