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Why are humans the only species that can talk? - BBC World Service
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Minjane posted on 2025/10/14Ever wonder why humans are the only species that can talk? This fascinating BBC World Service video dives into the science behind language evolution, exploring everything from the hyoid bone to the FOXP2 gene! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding of how we communicate.
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US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
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UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2
More cognitive
US /ˈkɑɡnɪtɪv/
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UK /ˈkɒgnətɪv/
- Adjective
- The process of knowing and remembering
- Relating to the ability to think and reason.
C1
More sophisticated
US /səˈfɪstɪˌketɪd/
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UK /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
- Adjective
- Making a good sounding but misleading argument
- Wise in the way of the world; having refined taste
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone more worldly and experienced
B1TOEIC
More ancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
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UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
A2
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