What does minimalism really mean? | A-Z of ISMs Episode 13 - BBC Ideas – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.The A to Z of Isms
2.Minimalism
3.For some people, minimalism just means not owning any stuff, it's a choice
4.It means owning few , living in largely empty space, and even eating minimalist food
5.No chips for the minimalists
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B2)
subscribe
A2To sign up to have copies of a publication, such as a newspaper or a magazine, delivered for a period of time.
Example:
"Don’t forget to subscribe and click the bell to receive notifications for new videos. See you again soon!"
notifications
B1The act of notifying.
Example:
"Don’t forget to subscribe and click the bell to receive notifications for new videos. See you again soon!"
philosophy
A2The love of wisdom.
Example:
"In fact, minimalism is a philosophy"
pioneered
A2To be the first to do or achieve (something), preparing the way for others to follow.
Example:
"Pioneered by composers like Philip Glass,"
watching
A2To look at, see, or view for a period of time.
Example:
"Thanks for watching! :)"
receive
A2An operation in which data is received.
Example:
"Don’t forget to subscribe and click the bell to receive notifications for new videos. See you again soon!"
positive
B2A thing capable of being affirmed; something real or actual.
Example:
"This negative description was turned into a positive"
despite
A2Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.
Example:
"Despite the often austere simplicity of the music, or because of it,"
lifestyle
A2A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group.
Example:
"it's a lifestyle choice."
possessions
B1Control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights.
Example:
"It means owning few possessions, living in largely empty space,"
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| subscribe | A2 | To sign up to have copies of a publication, such as a newspaper or a magazine, delivered for a period of time. |
| notifications | B1 | The act of notifying. |
| philosophy | A2 | The love of wisdom. |
| pioneered | A2 | To be the first to do or achieve (something), preparing the way for others to follow. |
| watching | A2 | To look at, see, or view for a period of time. |
| receive | A2 | An operation in which data is received. |
| positive | B2 | A thing capable of being affirmed; something real or actual. |
| despite | A2 | Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred. |
| lifestyle | A2 | A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group. |
| possessions | B1 | Control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights. |
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