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What this show covers
English vocabularyEnglish learningBBC Learning Englishemotionsvocabularychildrendecision-makingyoung adultsalcoholsobrietywellnessheartbreakbrain sciencelovescience
What listeners will find here
Why younger generations may be rethinking alcohol
This episode looks at whether people are drinking less alcohol, especially among younger adults in the UK. Georgie and Neil explore changing social habits, the rise of sober sharing online, and the tension between nightlife, fitness, and wellness.
Why heartbreak can feel physically painful
Heartbreak is the focus here, from why emotional pain can register like physical pain to why humans fall in love despite the risk. Neil and Georgie explore the science and meaning behind romantic pain while introducing useful new vocabulary.
Why itching happens, and whether you can ‘catch’ it
Itching is the focus here, from why the body produces that urge to scratch to whether seeing someone else itch can make you feel itchy too. Neil and Georgie explore the science behind the sensation while introducing useful new vocabulary.
Can getting rejected actually make you more confident?
Rejection therapy is the focus here, from asking strangers for cheeky favours to the idea that repeated rejection might build confidence. Georgie and Neil explore the trend and teach vocabulary connected to confidence, nerves and social risk.
Do language apps really work, or just fit neatly into your commute?
Language-learning apps are the focus here, as Neil and Pippa weigh their convenience against how effectively they actually teach. It’s a practical listen for anyone curious about Duolingo, Babbel, Busuu, or the trade-offs between app study and classes.
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