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Learning to read and write can change people's lives. Phil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.????????????

❓❓❓ When is International Literacy Day? Is it:

a) the 8th of March
b) the 8th of June or
c) the 8th of September?

Listen to the programme to hear the answer.
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You can download the audio and a free programme transcript here ????
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-240627

Vocabulary:
✔️illiterate - unable to read or write
✔️numeracy - the ability to understand basic maths, count, add up etc.
✔️signature - your name written in your own characteristic handwriting style, usually to show that something has been written or agreed by you
✔️cheat - trick or deceive someone in order to take their money or valuables
✔️take (something) for granted - assume that (something) is true without checking up or finding out about it
✔️thick - (informal) stupid, unintelligent

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