Algorithms - 6 Minute English

Algorithms are often hidden, but they are very much present in our daily lives. If you order a pizza using an app, join an online dating site or a search engine, they are doing something for you. Sam and Neil discuss maths and teach you related vocabulary.

This week's quiz
Einstein’s famous equation is E=MC2 - but what does the ‘E’ stand for?
a) electricity
b) energy
c) everything
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.

Vocabulary
equation
mathematical statement using symbols to show how two things are equal

bogyman
someone that people called bad or evil in order to make other people afraid

inscrutable
not showing emotions or thoughts and therefore very difficult to know

efficient
working quickly and effectively in an organised way

sort
group things which share similarities together

in a flash
quickly or suddenly

To download the audio and a transcript, go to:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-211223

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