British people love to play with language, using it deliberately to disguise, misdirect or even change their meaning entirely. But why do we do it? And what are some of the common things to look out for? ⭐ Find a free transcript and worksheet here 👉 https://bit.ly/4qori3e More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4jfhDZx
00:00 Introduction
01:58 Quiz question
02:25 The discussion
04:57 Quiz answer
05:15 Vocabulary recap
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I from Bangladesh
Very clear explanation 👍
I also post short grammar quizzes on my channel.
Anyone learning English can check it out 😊
Alright I’m from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 It’s really difficult to understand such kinda royal accent as a local Bangladeshi but I love hearing from you. This podcast really enhances my vocabulary as well as my listening skill. I love my progress ❤
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As usual, it was really informative episode. I enjoyed it alot. Thanks BBC learning English.
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I am from Georgia 🇬🇪 Thank you ❤