Is aircon the answer to a heating world?
6 Minute English

Is aircon the answer to a heating world?

B1IntermediateOctober 29, 20266 min
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Do you ever feel it is too hot to sleep? With climate change gradually increasing world temperatures, people across the world are becoming increasingly affected by hot weather. In many locations, air conditioning is used to help cool down homes and workplaces, but not everyone has access to this. And it isn't just about getting a good night's sleep – extremely hot weather can be a serious health risk. Georgie and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. 6 Minute English now has a VIDEO VERSION! 6 Minute English now comes with a video! It's the same programme th...

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This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. Sitahrihoidah Are you a good kid? My name is Onitaz Vitamani.

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Yes? I'm from Skaikemu, Hello, and welcome to 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Georgie. And I'm Neil. Did you know there is now a video version of this podcast? Find it at

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bbclearningenglish.com. So, Neil, we've just had a really hot summer in the UK. Did you have air conditioning in your house? I didn't have air conditioning in my house. I wish I had because it was really hot and

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