Fake News: Fact & Fiction - Episode 5: Why do people share fake news?

Explore the issues and learn the English language around the topic of ’Fake news’. In this episode: Fake news seems to be everywhere. We’re told to avoid it, but every time we go on social media, we have to question whether what we’re reading is true or not. So, what are the reasons why some people feel compelled to share ’fake news’? Have you ever shared fake news - deliberately or by accident? Join the conversation 👇👇👇 This programme was first published on our website in 2020. Key vocabulary ✔️a hoax - a plot to try and make people believe something that isn’t true ✔️agenda - a plan of things to be done that may be secret or hidden ✔️actor - a person, state or organisation that uses power and influence to promote an agenda ✔️motive - a reason for doing something ✔️identity signalling - showing that you belong to a group by sharing content whether you think