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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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#news_review
What happened at the Grammys?
The American music industry awards, the Grammys, have taken place in New York. Some artists wore white roses in support of the Time's Up campaign against sexual harassment.
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#news_review
What happened at the Grammys?
The American music industry awards, the Grammys, have taken place in New York. Some artists wore white roses in support of the Time's Up campaign against sexual harassment.
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