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Does your name start with the wrong letter? Listen to 6 Minute English

Does your name start with the wrong letter? Listen to 6 Minute English

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Why do we remember old classmates whose surnames start with letters at the beginning of the alphabet? According to a professor of economics at Colorado University, the initial of your surname may affect your life chances. The nearer to 'A' you are, the better. Neil and Sam discuss alphabet disadvantage and teach you vocabulary. This week's question Where does the alphabet come from in its earliest form? Was it a) Ancient Egypt b) Ancient Greece c) Ancient Rome Listen to the programme to find out the answer. Vocabulary to pay attention to something to concentrate on something and not be distracted intensity strength engagement involvement in a communicative situation diminishes gets weaker to drop out to quit a college or university course without finishing it prestige respect and social status You'll find audio and text for download on our website
Date: 2020-09-18

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Hello to both of you I think this theory is a little twisted. My name begins with an S and I was a passionate student involved in my studies. However, I would have liked my name to have started with an A. when I was a teenager, because the teachers used to give us our copies by alphabetical number and I had to wait a long time before I knew my grade and got my copy....
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True ! not to mentioned to die from nervernousness while passing exams! and having the leftover of everything in the class ! and it was the same reason I was number one in my classes as it was the only way to force my teacher to notice the last name on the list and admire them !
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Thanks BBC for the useful lesson . But from the beginning I know well that the English alphabet came from Latin alphabet not ancient Egypt . I think that's because the Egyptian ancient writing used images in writing not alphabet. Could you please explain ?
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Thank you BBC learning English team. I have been learning with you for several years. I really enjoy your programs. All presenters are fantastic. Appreciate your effort and good work.
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For me , it's an advantage if your name begines with a later letters in the Alphabet. Teachers always ask the one whose name begins with letter A
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Millions thanks to you . I always learn with you .but allow me to tell you that the man's voice is soooo lovely and mmmmm I miss the word
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Do you agree with the professor that the initial of your surname can affect your life chances...? Tell us why or why not below...
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