The menopause can be a difficult time in a woman’s life. But with age comes wisdom and experience and in more and more societies around the world the menopause is being talked about more openly. That's what Sam and Georgina talk about, as they teach you related vocabulary.
What is the average age for a woman to reach the menopause in Britain?
a) 49
b) 51
c) 53
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
taboo
custom to avoid publicly talking about certain topics or doing certain activities for social or religious reasons, or because people find discussing them uncomfortable
pay your dues
do what’s expected of you; do your duty (UK)
surplus to requirements
no longer needed
ageism
the unfair treatment of older people because of their age
symptom
something wrong with your body or mind that is a sign of some illness or physical process
double whammy
situation where two unpleasant things happen at the same time (informal)
To download the audio and a transcript, go to:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-210930
[Cover: Getty Images]
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What is the average age for a woman to reach the menopause in Britain?
a) 49
b) 51
c) 53
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
taboo
custom to avoid publicly talking about certain topics or doing certain activities for social or religious reasons, or because people find discussing them uncomfortable
pay your dues
do what’s expected of you; do your duty (UK)
surplus to requirements
no longer needed
ageism
the unfair treatment of older people because of their age
symptom
something wrong with your body or mind that is a sign of some illness or physical process
double whammy
situation where two unpleasant things happen at the same time (informal)
To download the audio and a transcript, go to:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-210930
[Cover: Getty Images]
More 6 Minute English episodes:
How to disagree better
https://youtu.be/rWHGKGS7zSc
Meditation and your brain
https://youtu.be/sm6EtQg-hxw
No more bosses
https://youtu.be/ktgDXNML2uI
How can we make the web a better place?
https://youtu.be/wMQjmpVgor8
Learn to talk about broken hearts in 6 minutes!
https://youtu.be/WBLuy_YU-Zw
Coronavirus vs other pandemics
https://youtu.be/kjVd228S-yQ
#bbclearningenglish #learnenglish #menopause #ageing #women
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