English grammar
News talk: it says that…, they're calling her…, all over the news
Pass on what the news says, without saying it's true.
From the scene According to the TV…
In short
Pass on news with it says that…, according to + source, or apparently.
Your turn
Which one goes with naming the source?
Options: apparently · according to this channel · it says in this article
Show answer
naming the source → according to this channel
How it works
To pass on what a paper or website says, use it says (in this article) that…, not it is written.
Good to know
According to + the source and apparently pass on news without saying it's true. The press are calling her… gives the nickname the media use.
Good to know
In British English the press often takes a plural verb.
what the source says it says in this article
Nuria
And it says in this article that society needs more old ladies like her.
Y en este artículo dice que la sociedad necesita más ancianas como ella.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
And (blank) that society needs more old ladies like her.
Options: according to this channel · apparently · it says in this article
Show answer
Nuria
And it says in this article that society needs more old ladies like her.
Y en este artículo dice que la sociedad necesita más ancianas como ella.
naming the source according to this channel
Javi
Look. According to this channel, Doña Elena is a legend.
Mira. Según este canal, Doña Elena es una leyenda.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Look. (blank), Doña Elena is a legend.
Options: According to this channel · It says in this article · Apparently
Show answer
Javi
Look. According to this channel, Doña Elena is a legend.
Mira. Según este canal, Doña Elena es una leyenda.
passing it on, not confirmed apparently
Javi
Apparently, the press are calling her the vigilante granny.
Por lo visto, la prensa la llama la abuela justiciera.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank), the press are calling her the vigilante granny.
Options: Apparently · It says in this article · According to this channel
Show answer
Javi
Apparently, the press are calling her the vigilante granny.
Por lo visto, la prensa la llama la abuela justiciera.
the media's nickname the press are calling her the vigilante granny
Javi
Apparently, the press are calling her the vigilante granny.
Por lo visto, la prensa la llama la abuela justiciera.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Apparently, (blank).
Options: the press are calling her the vigilante granny · it says in this article · according to this channel
Show answer
Javi
Apparently, the press are calling her the vigilante granny.
Por lo visto, la prensa la llama la abuela justiciera.
everywhere in the news I'm all over the news
Elena
Apparently, I'm all over the news.
Por lo visto, salgo en todas las noticias.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Apparently, (blank).
Options: According to this channel · I'm all over the news · It says in this article
Show answer
Elena
Apparently, I'm all over the news.
Por lo visto, salgo en todas las noticias.
Common mistake
Not Apparently or It says here. Followed by the source.
Look. According to this channel, Doña Elena is a legend.
Mira. Según este canal, Doña Elena es una leyenda.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| what the source says | it says in this article |
|---|---|
| naming the source | according to this channel |
| passing it on, not confirmed | apparently |
| the media's nickname | the press are calling her the vigilante granny |
| everywhere in the news | I'm all over the news |
More lines from the story
- JaviOn every channel. Apparently, the image of the blow has been shared a million times.En todas las cadenas. Al parecer, la imagen del golpe se ha compartido un millón de veces.
- NuriaAccording to this magazine... seventy.Según esta revista... setenta.