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11. Is the British Flag Racist? | English Listening, Vocabulary, Pronunciation

11. Is the British Flag Racist? | English Listening, Vocabulary, Pronunciation

Update: 2025-08-27
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Thousands of British and English flags have suddenly appeared all around the UK. Why? And why are some people offended? Find out in this episode, and also learn some useful advanced vocabulary.


VOCABULARY

1. gather pace (v phr)

2. Union Flag/Jack, St George’s Flag (n phr)

3. fly the flag (v phr)

4. tensions are running high (v phr)

5. cash-strapped (adj)


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NEWS ARTICLE on this story:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c626vxyxgj6o

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11. Is the British Flag Racist? | English Listening, Vocabulary, Pronunciation

11. Is the British Flag Racist? | English Listening, Vocabulary, Pronunciation

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