The stories behind our names ⏲️ 6 Minute English

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Everyone has a name. It's an important part of our identity. But names can also have meanings that reveal our culture and history. Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. ❓❓❓This week's question What was the most popular name for baby girls in the UK last year. Was it: a) Florence? b) Olivia? or, c) Amelia? Listen to the programme to hear the answer. [Cover: Getty Images] You can download audio and text here 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2023/ep-230831 Vocabulary: ✔️typical - containing the most usual features of a particular type of person or thing; a good example of that type ✔️mass migration - historical movement of large groups of people from one geographical area to another ✔️pull the threads - (idiom) investigate deeper into something to reveal the hidden connections behind it ✔️anglicised - changed to appear or sound English ✔️(can't) be bothered - (don’t) make the effort to do something ✔️tricky - difficult to manage; requiring careful use More 6 Minute English episodes: ⭐ Are you unhappy at work? 👉 https://youtu.be/V2eW5jGQe8I ⭐ Do you have eco-anxiety? 👉 https://youtu.be/VkLIUXjNwYc ⭐ Can you stop a disaster? 👉 https://youtu.be/UEH3oRSgVXQ ⭐ The right way to say sorry 👉 https://youtu.be/Ag7-U4ga9mA ⭐ Foraging for wild food 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGzKWfQOKeQ ⭐ Plants fighting pollution? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC_lCOxR5e0 ⭐ Should we fear chatbots? 👉 https

Published 2023-08-31 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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