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BBC 6 Minute English August 04, 2016 - Is English changing?
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Adam Huang posted on 2016/08/14Ever wonder if English is changing right before your eyes? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into how language evolves, looking at everything from text speak to grammar shifts. You'll pick up fascinating insights and boost your vocabulary with this fun, conversational lesson!
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people
US /ˈpipəl/
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UK /'pi:pl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- Men, Women, Children
- Transitive Verb
- To populate; to fill with people.
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US /ˈprɪti/
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UK /'prɪtɪ/
- Adjective
- Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- Attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful
- Adverb
- Very; to a great degree
- To some extent; fairly
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More point
US /pɔɪnt/
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UK /pɔɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An item to be discussed
- Small spot or dot
- Intransitive Verb
- To face a certain direction, e.g. north
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US /ˈkwɛstʃən/
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UK /'kwestʃən/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask for or try to get information
- To have or express concerns or uncertainty
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Issue or problems you are dealing with
- A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.
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