Will Covid-19 change cities? 6 Minute English

From the bubonic plague and cholera to tuberculosis, pandemics have changed the ways cities have evolved. The coronavirus has been no different: with cities all over the world on lockdown, our cities have changed to become quieter and greener, with wildlife returning on an unprecedented scale. Rob and Neil discuss what this means for the future of our cities and teach you some useful vocabulary along the way.

To download the audio and a transcript, go to our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-200820

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Vocabulary
airborne
carried and spread in the air

metropolis
largest, busiest and most important city in a country or region.

antibiotics
chemical or medicine, like penicillin, that can destroy harmful bacteria or stop their growth

spread like wildlife
(idiom) spread quickly around many people

commute
distance you travel on your journey between your home and your place of work

livelihood
job or other way of earning money to pay for what you need to live

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