Channel: BBC Learning English

Category: Education

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Description: Here in the UK, when it comes to enjoying a nice hot drink, it's not all about tea. We like coffee too - and we like it a lot! Sam and Neil talk about the coffee 'boom' and teach you related vocabulary. This week's question The earliest coffee to arrive in Britain took its name from the port in Yemen it was shipped from. So, what was it called? a) Cappuccino b) Mocha c) Latte Listen to the programme to find out the answer. Vocabulary caffeine hit the effect of the natural stimulant caffeine on your brain to make you feel more awake perks you up gives you more energy, makes you feel more active wean (somebody) off (something) make someone gradually stop using something that is bad for them Fairtrade a system of certification which ensures that producers receive a fair price and safe working conditions for growing coffee microlot small plot of land which grows specialised coffee beans of a very high quality or unique flavour artisanal made in the traditional way by an artisan (someone who is skilled in working with their hands) [Cover: Getty Images] You can download audio and text here: bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2022/ep-220407 More 6 Minute English episodes: Eating bugs youtu.be/n5p85sRPTLo The benefits of boredom youtu.be/8XOA3-XwTaQ Personalised diets youtu.be/dJZ9CSbGueU How green is nuclear energy? youtu.be/naB_3XYRtew Why we forget the things we learn youtu.be/1iHeeMlOsyc #learnenglish #coffee #bbclearningenglish