Antonyms

Learning English Vocabulary

BBC

Language Learning, Education

4.5 • 523 Ratings

🗓️ 19 December 2023

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Finn and Catherine discuss antonyms in 6 minute Vocabulary.

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0:00.0	This is a download from BBC Learning English. To find out more, visit our website.
0:07.0	Six-minute vocabulary.
0:09.2	From BBC LearningEnglish.com
0:12.0	Hello and welcome to six-minute vocabulary. I'm Finn.
0:17.7	And I'm Catherine.
0:20.4	In today's program, we're talking about antonyms.
0:24.1	Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
0:26.8	Like, big and small.
0:28.5	Fat and thin, we're going to give you lots of examples of antonyms today
0:32.7	and we'll give you a top tip for improving your vocabulary.
0:37.7	So let's start by listening to someone called Ruth.
0:41.5	She's shopping and trying on shoes.
0:44.3	While you listen, think about this question.
0:46.4	What colour are the two pairs of shoes with heels?
0:52.5	Here's a selection.
0:53.9	I'll try these on first.
0:56.5	Hmm, they're a bit uncomfortable, too tight.
1:00.6	Okay, try these.
1:03.6	They're the next size up.
1:05.6	Hmm, they're a little more comfortable,
1:07.8	but they're too wide at the back and they feel a bit loose. I've got very narrow
1:12.3	feet. What about the flat ones? They look a bit old-fashioned. These dark blue ones with the
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