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robot
🤖 The word ‘robot’ as we use it today was first used in a 1920’s Czech play ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’. But before this, what was its original meaning?
a) forced labour
b) metal man
c) heartless thing
robot
🤖 The word ‘robot’ as we use it today was first used in a 1920’s Czech play ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’. But before this, what was its original meaning?
a) forced labour
b) metal man
c) heartless thing
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idioms
🚀 Learning English is not rocket science! Here are some phrases to help you increase your vocabulary.☺️
idioms
🚀 Learning English is not rocket science! Here are some phrases to help you increase your vocabulary.☺️
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The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 4: A visit from Ernest
Journey back to Victorian London with us for the fourth episode of The Importance of Being Earnest, based on the original comedy by Oscar Wilde.
🎧Drama
The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 4: A visit from Ernest
Journey back to Victorian London with us for the fourth episode of The Importance of Being Earnest, based on the original comedy by Oscar Wilde.
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Vocabulary
🗣️ When someone says a lot of nice things, but you know they don’t mean what they say…
Vocabulary
🗣️ When someone says a lot of nice things, but you know they don’t mean what they say…
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The English We Speak
To cut a long story short
Rob's had a late night but we're not sure why. He's not giving Feifei all the details to save time - but is there another reason why he's cutting his long story short? Learn a new English phrase and find out his reasons in this episode of The English We Speak.
The English We Speak
To cut a long story short
Rob's had a late night but we're not sure why. He's not giving Feifei all the details to save time - but is there another reason why he's cutting his long story short? Learn a new English phrase and find out his reasons in this episode of The English We Speak.
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Idiom
#hope
Here’s a good expression about hope for when things haven’t been so good…
Idiom
#hope
Here’s a good expression about hope for when things haven’t been so good…
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6 Minute Vocabulary
Synonyms
Have you done anything weird or odd lately? Finn and Catherine discuss these synonyms and more in 6 Minute Vocabulary
6 Minute Vocabulary
Synonyms
Have you done anything weird or odd lately? Finn and Catherine discuss these synonyms and more in 6 Minute Vocabulary
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BBC Learning English Quiz Do you know the answer?🤔
👩🏫The correct answer is C) Ouch.
Ouch = Ouch! / Ow! I just stepped on a pin. (pain)
Phew = I’ve finished that essay at last. (relief)
Oops = I’ve just spilt some coffee. (mistake)
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Ouch = Ouch! / Ow! I just stepped on a pin. (pain)
Phew = I’ve finished that essay at last. (relief)
Oops = I’ve just spilt some coffee. (mistake)
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