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Is being thrifty a virtue?

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Not a dancer? You might change your mind once you hear the benefits! Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPT  Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/6-minute-english_2023/ep-240418
 
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Dancing for the brain

Are nudges good or bad? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you useful vocabulary. TRANSCRIPT
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Nudges: The secrets of persuasion

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Why sitting is bad for health

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Why everyone loves the underdog

The UK's Equality Act of 2010 guaranteed the rights of disabled people to equal access to education, employment, and services, including music, theatre and the arts. Despite this, it's still difficult for disabled musicians and music fans to perform and see live music. Neil and Georgie introduce you to some ways people are trying to change this, while teaching you some useful vocabulary. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPT 
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Is being thrifty a virtue?

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