Not a dancer? You might change your mind once you hear the benefits! Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.πππ βββ What is the name of a traditional English folk dance where performers wear black hats and colourful waistcoats and hit sticks together while moving in patterns? a) The Highland fling b) Flamenco c) Morris dancing Listen to the programme to hear the answer. [Cover: Getty Images] You can download the audio and a free programme transcript here π Vocabulary: βοΈboogie / strut your stuff / throw shapes / hit the dance floor (modern idioms) to dance βοΈlike nobody's business - (idiom) very well, or very quickly, or in very large amounts βοΈa release - a process of freeing emotions, feelings or tension from the body βοΈat all costs - whatever happens; used to emphasise that something must (not) be done, even if this requires a lot of effort, time, money etc. βοΈsit on the fence - (idiom) delay making a decision; avoid deciding in favour of one action over another βοΈtwitch - sudden small jerky movement or spasm in a part of your body More 6 Minute English episodes: β Why everyone loves the underdog π β What makes a great library?π β Sewing to fight period povertyπ β Plastic waste eaten by enzymes π β Feed your brain π β Food for new mums π β What is the future of work? π β How the language of menus matters π β Addicted to sugar π β Our love of pets 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 #dance #brain #fitness #6minuteenglish
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