A Quick English Lesson: 6 Minute English

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Try 6 Minute English on BBC Learning English:
a short reading, listening and vocabulary practice on an up-to-date topic. (Do you know what staycation means? I didn't.)
There is also a quiz to check how much you can remember.
A good practice for learners of English.

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