Should we be worried about our jobs disappearing? Or is the future positive? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. πππ βββ After Covid, many British companies gave the idea a go, but out of the sixty companies taking part in a four-day working week trial in 2023, how many said they planned to continue with a shorter work week? a) 52%? b) 72%? or, c) 92%? [Cover: Getty Images] You can download the audio and a free programme transcript here π Vocabulary: βοΈtake (something) with a pinch of salt - not completely believe something you are told because you think itβs unlikely to be true βοΈtrack record - the achievements or failures of someoneβs past performance βοΈcome to pass - (old fashioned) take place, happen βοΈdystopian - person who imagines or foresees a dystopian future where there is great suffering and injustice in society βοΈget rid of - to remove something that you do not want any longer crop up - appear or happen unexpectedly More 6 Minute English episodes: β Language of menus π β Psychology of greed π β Our love of pets π β Addicted to sugar π βCan we live without plastic? π β Social media and teenage health π β Elephant-proof farming π β Should we farm octopus? π β Ways to live for 100 years π β How green is your money? π π€©π€©π€© SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English π βοΈ Visit our website π βοΈ Follow us on Instagram π βοΈ Find us on Facebook π βοΈ Join us on TikTok π @bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment π #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #work #jobs #AI
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