Learning English from the News

Banning smoking for life

Apr 17, 2024
The podcast discusses the UK government's decision to ban tobacco sales to those born after 2009, investigating opposition to the ban and exploring lobbying strategies by tobacco firms. The hosts also analyze English vocabulary used in news headlines, showcasing terms like 'derail' and 'bonkers'.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Analyzing Opposition to Rishi Sunak's Smoking Ban Proposal
01:42 • 2min
3
Discussion on Lobbying, Derailment, and Controversial Plans
03:26 • 2min
4
Exploring English Vocabulary in News Headlines
05:29 • 2min