The rise in popularity of the comfy shoe - 6 Minute English

Improve your English vocabulary and speaking with 6 Minute English! Despite what Neil’s been told, comfortable shoes, such as trainers, are considered more acceptable these days than ever before. This is because more and more people are wearing them. But what has caused this rise in popularity? Has it happened suddenly, or over time? And is Neil wearing high heels? Find out and everything and learn the related vocabulary.

You’ll find the transcript and the vocabulary on our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-190425

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𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲
𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐲 (informal)
comfortable

𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
The process of becoming less formal and more relaxed, more casual

𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫
a style of casual clothing especially worn by young people from urban settings

𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡
appear or happen gradually over time

𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
the state of being healthy

𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐲
lumpy; having many raised areas on the surface


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