π» Can you write a story in just six English words? Jackie and Callum find out. Find out more while you improve your English vocabulary knowledge AND practise your English listening with this archive episode of 6 Minute English. Listen to the programme and then write your own 6-word story in the comments πππ Vocabulary and expressions to describe stories and books that you like and that make you feel strong emotions: βοΈ poignant βοΈ moving βοΈ touching βοΈ powerful βοΈ gripping βοΈ βI just couldnβt put it downβ (usually only to describe books) Words and expressions to describe stories or books you are not enjoying: βοΈ boring βοΈ dull βοΈ slow-moving βοΈ difficult to get into Other words in the programme: βοΈ a crackhead (very informal) - slang word for someone who uses the drug crack-cocaine βοΈ twists and turns - when unexpected things happen. Example: Life has many twists and turns. βa twistβ is often used when talking about a book or a film where something unexpected happens. Example: The film has a very clever twist near the end. Image: Getty English Rewind is a collection of programmes from the BBC Learning English archive. This episode of 6 Minute English was first published on the BBC Learning English website in April 2008. More programmes: π Better Speaking Podcast: How to talk about the order of events π π The English We Speak: To cut a long story short π π 6 Minute English: What makes a good story? 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 Get our app: Android π iPhone π We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment π #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #6wordstory
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