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6 Minute English

Why we forget the things we learn

6 Minute English

BBC

Language Learning, Education

4.61.3K Ratings

🗓️ 18 November 2021

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

Georgina and Rob talk about memory and teach you vocabulary along the way.

Transcript

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0:00.0

This is a download from BBC Learning English.

0:03.1

To find out more, visit our website.

0:06.9

6Nate English

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from BBCLearningEnglish.com

0:14.4

Hello, this is 6-menor English from BBC Learning English.

0:17.7

I'm Georgina.

0:18.9

And I'm Rob.

0:20.0

Do you have a good memory, Rob?

0:22.0

Can you remember people's names or where you left your car keys?

0:25.6

Well, I can remember people's faces,

0:27.6

but I have a terrible memory for names.

0:30.1

And sometimes I'll be eagerly reading a book,

0:33.0

but then, a week later,

0:34.8

I can't remember a single thing about it.

0:37.5

Well, you're not alone.

0:39.0

Many people find it hard to remember things they've read or learned,

0:42.4

while other sometimes useless information sticks with them.

0:47.0

In this programme, we'll be finding out why we forget the things we've learned.

0:51.1

Whether that's someone's name, a word in English,

0:54.3

or where you put your wallet.

0:56.1

But first, let me ask you my quiz question, Rob.

0:59.2

Before I forget,

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