The country that measures happiness ⏲️ 6 Minute English – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.Hello, this is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English
2.I'm Neil
3.And I'm Pippa
4.In this programme, we're talking about happiness
5.So, what makes you happy, Neil
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B2)
presenter
A2Someone who presents a broadcast programme; a compere or master of ceremonies.
Example:
"to Charmaine Cozier, presenter of BBC World Service programme The Inquiry."
therefore
A2For that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated.
Example:
"therefore, its culture is very intact and vibrant, mainly Buddhist culture."
service's
A2A A2-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"and spoke with Charmaine Cozier for the BBC World Service's"
especially
A2(manner) In a special manner; specially.
Example:
"Especially if I see a cat on the street that I don't know"
originally
A2As it was in the beginning.
Example:
"Originally from Bhutan,"
hemisphere
A2Half of the celestial sphere, as divided by either the ecliptic or the celestial equator .
Example:
"Well, maybe it's better for people in the Southern hemisphere"
november
A2A A2-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"a) the 20th of March b) the 20th of June or c) the 20th of November?"
growing
A2To become larger, to increase in magnitude.
Example:
"as more important than growing the economy at any cost."
economy
A2Effective management of a community or system, or especially its resources.
Example:
"as more important than growing the economy at any cost."
service
A2An act of being of assistance to someone.
Example:
"to Charmaine Cozier, presenter of BBC World Service programme The Inquiry."
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| presenter | A2 | Someone who presents a broadcast programme; a compere or master of ceremonies. |
| therefore | A2 | For that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated. |
| service's | A2 | A A2-level word commonly used in this context. |
| especially | A2 | (manner) In a special manner; specially. |
| originally | A2 | As it was in the beginning. |
| hemisphere | A2 | Half of the celestial sphere, as divided by either the ecliptic or the celestial equator . |
| november | A2 | A A2-level word commonly used in this context. |
| growing | A2 | To become larger, to increase in magnitude. |
| economy | A2 | Effective management of a community or system, or especially its resources. |
| service | A2 | An act of being of assistance to someone. |
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