In this programme, we talk about grime – a style of music which originated in the derelict tower blocks of London. Famous artists are Wiley and Stormzy. We discuss the topic and teach you vocabulary.
This week's question
Stormzy is one of the most famous grime artists, but what is his real name?
a) Michael Omari
b) Martin Owusu
c) Marvin Appiah
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
eclectic
describes taste which includes a wide variety of styles
contentious
creating or causing conflict
coming of age
becoming an adult
predominant
the strongest or most important
chants
sings the same thing over and over again
existential
relating to human existence
To download the audio and a transcript, go to:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-211028
[Cover: Getty Images]
More 6 Minute English episodes:
How to disagree better
https://youtu.be/rWHGKGS7zSc
Meditation and your brain
https://youtu.be/sm6EtQg-hxw
No more bosses
https://youtu.be/ktgDXNML2uI
How can we make the web a better place?
https://youtu.be/wMQjmpVgor8
Learn to talk about broken hearts in 6 minutes!
https://youtu.be/WBLuy_YU-Zw
Coronavirus vs other pandemics
https://youtu.be/kjVd228S-yQ
#bbclearningenglish #learnenglish #stormzy #grime #wiley #music #urban
This week's question
Stormzy is one of the most famous grime artists, but what is his real name?
a) Michael Omari
b) Martin Owusu
c) Marvin Appiah
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
eclectic
describes taste which includes a wide variety of styles
contentious
creating or causing conflict
coming of age
becoming an adult
predominant
the strongest or most important
chants
sings the same thing over and over again
existential
relating to human existence
To download the audio and a transcript, go to:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-211028
[Cover: Getty Images]
More 6 Minute English episodes:
How to disagree better
https://youtu.be/rWHGKGS7zSc
Meditation and your brain
https://youtu.be/sm6EtQg-hxw
No more bosses
https://youtu.be/ktgDXNML2uI
How can we make the web a better place?
https://youtu.be/wMQjmpVgor8
Learn to talk about broken hearts in 6 minutes!
https://youtu.be/WBLuy_YU-Zw
Coronavirus vs other pandemics
https://youtu.be/kjVd228S-yQ
#bbclearningenglish #learnenglish #stormzy #grime #wiley #music #urban
- Category
- English Languages
- Tags
- learn English, English vocabulary, speak English
Sign in or sign up to post comments.
Be the first to comment