In this programme, Neil and Beth talk about why Qatar wanted to host the World Cup and the migrant workforce who helped them prepare for it. You’ll also learn some related vocabulary along the way.
This week's question
Which country has won the World Cup the most times? Is it:
a) Italy,
b) Brazil, or,
c) Germany?
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary:
exploitation
treating someone unfairly in order to gain an advantage for yourself
exorbitant
much bigger or more expensive than it should be
debt
an amount of money that you owe to someone else
behemoth
something which is extreme large and powerful
sandwiched between
in a tight, narrow space between two larger things
soft power
a country using its economic and cultural influence to persuade other countries to do something, instead of using military (hard) power
[Cover: Getty Images]
You can download audio and text here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2022/ep-221117
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This week's question
Which country has won the World Cup the most times? Is it:
a) Italy,
b) Brazil, or,
c) Germany?
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary:
exploitation
treating someone unfairly in order to gain an advantage for yourself
exorbitant
much bigger or more expensive than it should be
debt
an amount of money that you owe to someone else
behemoth
something which is extreme large and powerful
sandwiched between
in a tight, narrow space between two larger things
soft power
a country using its economic and cultural influence to persuade other countries to do something, instead of using military (hard) power
[Cover: Getty Images]
You can download audio and text here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2022/ep-221117
More 6 Minute English episodes:
Meet the flavourists
https://youtu.be/jp1FCIQUBkw
Are Halloween costumes too scary?
https://youtu.be/t2J-_-v-Spw
Does climate change make you anxious?
https://youtu.be/EiCs_8ZKVJc
Translating recipes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31FjeWvLIxM
Why are prices going up?
https://youtu.be/FKwmUNffu7M
English for dating online
https://youtu.be/WjFQIP8w5Jw
Are you following your dreams?
https://youtu.be/26PrgjTboVQ
Do emojis make language better?
https://youtu.be/jdu6GCU42zU
#learnenglish #vocabulary #football #worldcup2022 #worldcup #qatar #6minuteenglish
SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos to help you improve your English: www.youtube.com/bbclearningenglish
Visit our website: https://www.bbclearningenglish.com
Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish
Find us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcle
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