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BBC 6 Minute English October 15, 2015 - Will robots take our jobs?
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Adam Huang posted on 2016/01/03Ever wondered if robots are coming for your job? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into automation and artificial intelligence, exploring the future of work and what it means for office workers. You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary related to technology and the workplace, making it a super practical listen!
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- A phrase used as a filler in speech, often to indicate uncertainty or to seek confirmation from the listener.
- A phrase used to seek agreement or confirmation from the listener.
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More fingers crossed
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- A gesture or expression used to wish for good luck.
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- With one's index and middle fingers crossed, as a gesture of hoping for good luck.
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- Having a high probability of occurring or being true.
- Expected to happen or exist in the future.
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More white collar
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- Relating to the work done in an office or other professional environment.
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- A job that is done in an office or other professional environment.
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