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BBC 6 Minute English February 11, 2016 - How would you like to pay?
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Adam Huang posted on 2016/02/18Ever wondered about the future of payments beyond just tapping your card? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into exciting new ways to pay, from wearable tech to vein authentication, and you'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary along the way! It's a super practical look at everyday shopping and how technology is changing it.
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- An English physicist and mathematician (1643-1727), famous for his laws of motion and universal gravitation.
behind the curve
US /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə kɝv/
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UK /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə kɜ:v/
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- Not keeping up with current trends or developments.
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US /tʃɑrlz ˈdɑrwɪn/
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- English naturalist and geologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution.
- A key figure in the development of evolutionary theory.
pay for
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UK /pei fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend money to buy something
- To suffer the consequences of one's actions.
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