Are we getting more allergic to things?

04/03/25 • 6 min

Do you know anyone who has 50+ allergies? Neil and Beth discuss allergies and teach you some new vocabulary.

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Do you know anyone who has 50+ allergies? Neil and Beth discuss allergies and teach you some new vocabulary.

Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/250403

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