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Private Lives. Part 3. | BBC Learning English.
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thky4vwyz8 posted on 2026/02/26Ever wondered what life is like for a soldier in the British Army, especially during the iconic Changing of the Guard? This video dives into the world of a Colour Sergeant, sharing fascinating insights into military family life, overseas tours, and the journey from joiner to soldier. You'll pick up some great advanced vocabulary and get a real cultural deep-dive into service life!
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US /sɔrt/
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UK /sɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize things by putting them into groups
- To deal with things in an organized way
- Noun
- Group or class of similar things or people
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US /əˈtʃiv/
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UK /ə'tʃi:v/
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- To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
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US /mɛs/
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UK /mes/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- A difficult or confused situation.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something untidy or dirty
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US /kəˈrɪr/
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UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
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