BOX SET: 6 Minute English - 'Human Emotions' English mega-class! One hour of new vocabulary!
Improve your English vocabulary and speaking with this 'human emotions' 6 Minute English compilation from BBC Learning English! One hour of listening practice to help improve your English listening and learn LOTS of new vocabulary! There are 10 episodes and each contains authentic listening practice, fun quiz questions, analysis of new vocabulary and looks at how to use these words in real-life contexts!
0:00 Why are young people so lonely?
6:11 What makes you happy?
12:17 The teenage brain
18:23 The power of crying
24:27 Why do we feel awkward?
30:32 How your eyes predict personality
36:37 Anxious about talking to new people?
42:42 Is talking on the phone embarrassing?
48:48 Is there anything good about shame?
54:54 What makes you 'hangry'?
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You can find the transcripts, quizzes, vocabulary and activities on our website:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english
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Improving your memory
https://youtu.be/we4KiShNjlA
Cultural differences and body language
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Money and lifestyle
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What to do when you can't sleep
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