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Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations.

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    Too old to have a baby?

    Too old to have a baby?

    Men and women are having babies later in life. Why? And what does society think of older parents?
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    • 6 min
    E-rickshaws driving away pollution

    E-rickshaws driving away pollution

    Are electric rickshaws the solution to urban air pollution? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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    • 6 min
    How bubble tea got its bubbles

    How bubble tea got its bubbles

    How did bubble tea get its bubbles? How was this drink invented? Neil and Beth chat about this.
    TRANSCRIPT
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    • 6 min
    Can you keep a secret?

    Can you keep a secret?

    Are secrets always negative? Or can they be positive too? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com [Image: Getty Images]
    TRANSCRIPT
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    • 6 min
    Bitter food, better health?

    Bitter food, better health?

    Could bitter foods be better for your health?
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    Talking at the table

    Talking at the table

    A lot can happen at the dinner table, and not just eating! Beth and Neil discuss chatting at meal times and teach you some useful vocabulary.
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    TRANSCRIPT
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    • 6 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
136 Ratings

136 Ratings

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Useful for vocabulary

Various good topics discussed in this podcast by hosts and different background people. I listened it to enhance my vocabulary for IELTS.

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