Why has gold got so expensive?
6 Minute English

Why has gold got so expensive?

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 15, 20266 min
  • Language lesson
  • Business & money

Many of us own jewellery or other items that are gold coloured, but do you own anything that is made from real gold? Gold is a precious metal, which means that there is a limited supply in the world. This not only makes it expensive, but also means that it holds a relatively stable value. So, why are investors interested in it, and should the rest of us start buying more of it? Georgie and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. 6 Minute English now has a VIDEO VERSION! 6 Minute English now comes with a...

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This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. BBC.com or wherever you get your pods. Hello, welcome to 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Phil.

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And I'm Georgie. Did you know that you can now watch a video version of this podcast with subtitles? You can find it at bbclearningenglish.com. Hi, Georgie. I've got a question for you. Do you own anything made of gold?

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Well, at the moment I'm wearing a lot of gold-coloured jewellery, but I'm not sure exactly how much of it is made of gold. OK, I don't think I own anything made of gold. Beyond jewelry and other personal items, gold is bought and sold by investors and banks.

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