New Program for Women in News

A2

New Program for Women in News

新聞界女性新計畫


Introduction

The ABC, The Sydney Morning Herald, and the University of Sydney have a new program. It helps women in news get better jobs.

ABC、悉尼先驅早報與悉尼大學推出了一項新計畫,旨在幫助新聞界的女性獲得更好的職位。

Main Body

This program is for Judith Whelan. She was a great leader in news. She died in 2024. She liked to help women learn how to lead.

這項計畫是為了紀念 Judith Whelan。她曾是新聞界一位卓越的領導者,於 2024 年逝世。她熱衷於幫助女性學習如何領導。

Every year, two women join the program. One comes from the ABC and one from The Sydney Morning Herald. They study at the University of Sydney. They learn how to be managers.

每年有兩名女性加入該計畫。一名來自 ABC,另一名來自悉尼先驅早報。她們會在悉尼大學就讀,學習如何成為管理人員。

Two women mentors help the students for one year. These mentors give them advice. The students can also take one short class.

兩名女性導師會在一年的時間內指導學生。這些導師會為她們提供建議。學生還可以參加一個短期課程。

Judith Whelan worked at the ABC and a magazine. She helped people in the country. Now, a group of people from the news and the university run this program.

Judith Whelan 曾在 ABC 和一家雜誌社工作。她曾幫助許多地區的人們。現在由一組來自新聞界與大學的人員共同運營這項計畫。

Conclusion

The program is open now. Two women get training and help every year.

該計畫現已開啟。每年有兩名女性能獲得培訓與幫助。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Who does what' Pattern

In this text, we see a simple way to describe people and their roles. At A2, you need to connect a Person to an Action or a Place.

1. The 'Job' Connection

  • Judith Whelan \rightarrow leader
  • Women \rightarrow students
  • Mentors \rightarrow helpers

2. Where they work (The 'At' Rule) When we talk about a company or a school, we use at. Look at these examples from the story:

  • Worked \rightarrow at the ABC
  • Study \rightarrow at the University

3. Simple Action Words (Verbs) Notice how the text uses easy words to show progress. Try to use these in your own speaking:

  • Get better jobs
  • Give advice
  • Run a program

Quick Tip: To sound more like an A2 speaker, don't just say 'She is a leader.' Say 'She is a leader at the ABC.' (Person + Role + Place).

Vocabulary Learning

program (n.)
A set of planned activities or events.
Example:The school has a new program for learning English.
leader (n.)
A person who leads or controls a group.
Example:She is a great leader in her company.
managers (n.)
People who are in charge of a business or a team.
Example:The managers have a meeting every Monday.
mentors (n.)
Experienced people who help and advise others.
Example:The mentors give the students good advice.
advice (n.)
Suggestions about what you should do.
Example:I need some advice on how to find a job.
training (n.)
Learning the skills you need for a job.
Example:The new employees need two weeks of training.
B2

The Judith Whelan Leadership Fellowship for Women in Journalism

Judith Whelan 女性新聞業領導力獎學金


Introduction

The ABC, The Sydney Morning Herald, and the University of Sydney have launched a joint fellowship to help women advance their professional careers in the Australian media industry.

澳洲广播公司(ABC)、《悉尼先驱晨快报》與悉尼大學共同推出了一項獎學金計劃,旨在幫助女性在澳洲媒體行業提升專業職涯。

Main Body

The Judith Whelan Leadership Fellowship was created to honor the memory of Judith Whelan, a former editorial director at the ABC and the second female editor of The Sydney Morning Herald, who passed away in 2024. This initiative aims to continue Whelan's lifelong commitment to mentoring female journalists, especially those moving into senior management positions.

Judith Whelan 領導力獎學金是為了紀念 2024 年逝世的 Judith Whelan 而設立。她曾任 ABC 編輯總監,也是《悉尼先驅晨快報》第二位女性編輯。此計畫旨在延續 Whelan 生前對指導女性記者的承諾,特別是幫助她們晉升至高級管理職位。

In terms of how it works, the ABC and The Sydney Morning Herald will each nominate one candidate every year. These selected individuals will join the University of Sydney's Leadership Accelerator Program, which is designed to help managers move into executive roles. Furthermore, participants can choose one additional short course. To ensure full professional support, the fellowship committee and the newsrooms will provide at least two female mentors to guide the candidates during the twelve-month program.

在運作方式方面,ABC 與《悉尼先驅晨快報》每年將各自提名一名候選人。獲選者將參加悉尼大學的領導力加速計畫(Leadership Accelerator Program),該計畫旨在幫助管理人員晉升至執行長級職位。此外,參與者可以選擇額外修讀一門短期課程。為了確保全面的專業支持,獎學金委員會與新聞編輯部將提供至少兩位女性導師,在為期十二個月的計畫期間指導候選人。

Regarding her career, Whelan spent seven years directing Good Weekend magazine and served as the first female president of the University of Sydney Union. From 2016 to 2024, she worked at the ABC to improve services in regional and rural areas. The fellowship is managed by a committee including representatives from the ABC, The Sydney Morning Herald, the University of Sydney, and Whelan's family.

關於她的事業,Whelan 曾花七年時間領導《Good Weekend》雜誌,並擔任悉尼大學學生會首位女性會長。從 2016 年到 2024 年,她在 ABC 工作以改善區域及鄉村地區的服務。該獎學金由一個委員會管理,成員包括來自 ABC、《悉尼先驅晨快報》、悉尼大學以及 Whelan 家人的代表。

Conclusion

The fellowship is now open, offering structured leadership training and mentorship to two female journalists each year.

該獎學金計畫現已開放,每年為兩位女性記者提供結構化的領導力培訓與導師指導。

Vocabulary Learning

🚀 The 'B2 Leap': Moving from Simple to Sophisticated

An A2 student says: "This program helps women. They get mentors. They learn how to be managers."

A B2 student uses "Connecting Phrases" to glue ideas together.

Look at how the text avoids simple, choppy sentences. Instead of just listing facts, it uses Signposts. These are words that tell the reader how the next piece of information relates to the last one.


🛠️ The Toolkit: Transitioning Your Logic

The A2 Way (Simple)The B2 Way (The 'Bridge')Why it works
"Also..."Furthermore,It sounds professional and adds weight to your argument.
"About..."In terms of...It introduces a specific topic or category clearly.
"About her life..."Regarding...It signals a shift in focus to a specific person or object.

🔍 Deep Dive: "In terms of how it works"

Notice the phrase "In terms of...".

At A2, you might say: "I will tell you how it works." But by using "In terms of how it works," you are creating a 'frame' for your information. It tells the listener: "I am now switching from talking about WHY this exists to talking about the PROCESS."

How to use this today: Whenever you want to change the subject slightly within a conversation, don't just stop and start a new sentence. Use these bridges:

  • "Regarding the price, it is too expensive."
  • "Furthermore, the hotel is very far from the center."
  • "In terms of quality, this phone is the best."

Vocabulary Learning

advance (v.)
To make progress or move forward in one's career or status.
Example:She took a professional development course to help her advance in the company.
initiative (n.)
A new plan or process started deliberately to achieve a particular goal.
Example:The government's new initiative aims to reduce plastic waste in the ocean.
commitment (n.)
A promise or firm decision to do something.
Example:The organization has a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
mentoring (n.)
The act of providing guidance and support to a less experienced person.
Example:Mentoring is a great way for senior employees to share their knowledge with new recruits.
nominate (v.)
To formally suggest a person for a position, prize, or honor.
Example:The committee decided to nominate her for the 'Employee of the Year' award.
accelerator (n.)
Something that increases the speed or progress of a process.
Example:The business accelerator program helps startups grow their revenue quickly.
executive (adj.)
Relating to the management and high-level decision-making of an organization.
Example:He was promoted to an executive role after ten years of working in the firm.
structured (adj.)
Organized in a clear, systematic, or planned way.
Example:The students followed a structured curriculum to ensure all topics were covered.
C2

Establishment of the Judith Whelan Leadership Fellowship for Women in Journalism

成立 Judith Whelan 女性新聞業領導力獎學金


Introduction

The ABC, The Sydney Morning Herald, and the University of Sydney have inaugurated a joint fellowship to support the professional advancement of women in the Australian media sector.

ABC、悉尼先驅早報與悉尼大學共同設立了一項獎學金,旨在支持澳洲傳媒界女性的專業發展。

Main Body

The Judith Whelan Leadership Fellowship is established as a posthumous tribute to Judith Whelan, a former editorial director at the ABC and the second female editor of The Sydney Morning Herald, who deceased in 2024 following a cancer diagnosis. The initiative seeks to institutionalize Whelan's historical commitment to the mentorship of female journalists, particularly those transitioning into senior management.

Judith Whelan 領導力獎學金旨在紀念 Judith Whelan,她曾任 ABC 編輯總監及《悉尼先驅早報》第二位女性編輯,於 2024 年確診癌症後逝世。此計畫旨在將 Whelan 生前對指導女性記者(尤其是轉型進入高級管理層者)的承諾制度化。

Operationally, the fellowship entails an annual selection process wherein the ABC and The Sydney Morning Herald each nominate one candidate. These individuals will enroll in the University of Sydney's Leadership Accelerator Program, a curriculum designed to facilitate the transition of managers into executive roles. Furthermore, recipients are permitted the selection of an additional short course. To ensure comprehensive professional development, the fellowship committee and the participating newsrooms will appoint a minimum of two female mentors to provide guidance throughout the twelve-month tenure.

在執行方面,該獎學金每年進行一次遴選,由 ABC 與《悉尼先驅早報》各推薦一名候選人。獲選者將就讀悉尼大學的「領導力加速計畫」(Leadership Accelerator Program),該課程旨在協助經理晉升至執行官職位。此外,獲獎者可選擇額外的一門短期課程。為確保全面的專業發展,獎學金委員會與參與的新聞編輯室將指派至少兩位女性導師,在為期十二個月的任期內提供指導。

Historically, Whelan's career trajectory included a seven-year tenure directing Good Weekend magazine and a leadership role as the first female president of the University of Sydney Union. Her subsequent contributions at the ABC from 2016 to 2024 focused on the enhancement of regional and rural services. The fellowship's governance is overseen by a committee comprising representatives from the ABC, The Sydney Morning Herald, the University of Sydney, and the family of the deceased.

在職業生涯方面,Whelan 曾領導《Good Weekend》雜誌七年,並擔任悉尼大學學生會首位女性會長。她於 2016 年至 2024 年期間在 ABC 的貢獻,重點在於提升區域與鄉村服務。該獎學金的治理由一個委員會監督,成員包括來自 ABC、《悉尼先驅早報》、悉尼大學及死者家屬的代表。

Conclusion

The fellowship is now active, providing structured leadership training and mentorship for two female journalists annually.

該獎學金現已啟用,每年為兩位女性記者提供系統化的領導力培訓與指導。

Vocabulary Learning

The Architecture of 'Institutional Nominalization'

To transition from B2 (fluency) to C2 (mastery), a student must move beyond describing actions and begin constructing concepts. The provided text is a masterclass in Nominalization—the process of turning verbs (actions) into nouns (entities). This transforms a narrative into a formal, authoritative institutional record.

1. The Semantic Shift: From Action to State

Compare these two conceptualizations of the same event:

  • B2 Approach (Verbal): The ABC and the University started a fellowship to help women advance in their careers.
  • C2 Approach (Nominal): ...have inaugurated a joint fellowship to support the professional advancement of women...

By converting the verb advance into the noun advancement, the writer removes the 'actor' from the immediate foreground and elevates the 'concept.' This creates an air of objectivity and permanence.

2. High-Value Lexical Clusters

Observe how the text utilizes 'heavy' nouns to compress complex operational ideas into single phrases:

  • "Institutionalize [a] commitment" \rightarrow Instead of saying "making sure her commitment continues," the text uses institutionalize. This implies the creation of a permanent system.
  • "Career trajectory" \rightarrow A geometric metaphor that replaces the simple "career path," suggesting a specific vector of growth and direction.
  • "Twelve-month tenure" \rightarrow Rather than "staying for a year," tenure evokes the legal and professional right to hold a position.

3. Syntactic Compression via Prepositional Phrases

C2 writing often replaces subordinate clauses (which can feel 'chatty') with dense prepositional strings.

"...a curriculum designed to facilitate the transition of managers into executive roles."

If we 'unpacked' this into B2 English, it would be: "...a curriculum that is designed so that managers can move more easily into roles where they are executives."

The C2 Formula: Verb (Facilitate) \rightarrow Abstract Noun (Transition) \rightarrow Target Group (Managers) \rightarrow Destination (Executive Roles).

This precision allows the writer to convey a massive amount of logistical information without sacrificing the formal register.

Vocabulary Learning

inaugurated (v.)
To begin or introduce a system, policy, or period; to formally open a building or institution.
Example:The city inaugurated the new library with a gala event attended by the mayor.
posthumous (adj.)
Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.
Example:The soldier received a posthumous medal of honor for his bravery during the conflict.
institutionalize (v.)
To establish something as a conventional norm or a structured part of an organization.
Example:The company sought to institutionalize a culture of transparency through weekly open-forum meetings.
entails (v.)
To involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.
Example:The role of a senior executive entails significant responsibility and frequent international travel.
tenure (n.)
The period of time during which a person holds a specific office or position.
Example:During her ten-year tenure as CEO, she expanded the company into three new continents.
trajectory (n.)
The path followed by a projectile or, metaphorically, the development or progression of a person's career.
Example:His career trajectory was remarkably steep, moving from an intern to a director in just five years.
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