
UK vs US food names!
Although the USA and the UK both speak English, sometimes our vocabularies are different! Do you know your prawns from your shrimp? Or your coriander from your cilantro? Depending on where you are, these can mean very different things!
Prawn vs shrimp
Coriander vs cilantro
Ice lolly vs popsicle
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264. Why is the UK Banning Some Breeds of Dog?: The Dangerous Dog Debate! (English Vocabulary Lesson) – Thinking in English
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The UK has announced a ban on the American Bully XL dog breed after a spate of violent attacks. What is an American Bully XL? Why are they being banned? What is a dangerous dog? And is banning dangerous dogs the best approach to dealing with this problem? Let’s discuss all this today!
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Vocabulary
Ban (noun) – A formal prohibition or restriction.
Breed (noun) – A group of animals or plants with common characteristics, often created through selective breeding.
Cull (verb) – To selectively remove or eliminate animals from a population.
Temperament (noun) – A person or animal's natural disposition or character.
Imposing (adjective) – Having an impressive or commanding presence.
Amnesty (noun) – An official pardon or forgiveness that allows individuals or groups to be exempt from penalties or legal consequences for past actions or offenses.
Characteristics (noun) – Distinctive qualities, traits, or features that define or distinguish something or someone from others.
Socialization (noun) – The process of learning and adapting to social norms and interactions.
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