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More and more people are living to 100, but what is the secret of a long life? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some useful English vocabulary. 👇👇👇 ❓❓❓ This week's question: In 2022, the world’s oldest certified person died aged 119. But which country was she from? a) Switzerland b) Italy c) Japan [Cover: Getty Images] You can download audio and a free programme transcript here 👉 Vocabulary: ✔️centenarian - someone who is a hundred years old, or older ✔️twilight years - old age; the last years of your life ✔️one-size-fits-all - suitable for everyone or every purpose ✔️lifespan - the length of time someone is normally expected to live ✔️Fountain of Youth - a legendary source of magical water that keeps anyone who drinks it young and healthy forever ✔️Peter Pan syndrome - immature person who has reached adulthood but refuses to take on adult responsibilities More 6 Minute English episodes: ⭐ How green is your money? 👉 ⭐ Mushrooms: Medicine or myth? 👉 ⭐ Saving dead languages 👉 ⭐ Sounds that make you want to scream 👉 ⭐ How fans talk about their passions 👉 ⭐ Making male friends 👉 ⭐ Space-saving solar hacks 👉 ⭐ The stories behind our names 👉 ⭐ Heatwaves: can we adapt 👉 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 ✔️ Visit our website 👉 ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 @bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #elderly #lifespan #lifegoals #century #vocabulary #6minuteenglish
