Mushrooms: Medicine or myth? ⏲️ 6 Minute English

Mushrooms have been used as medicine throughout history, and today the medicinal mushroom industry is big business. But how much scientific evidence is there for their benefits? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡ ❓❓❓ This week’s question: Which of the following statements about mushrooms is actually true? a) Most mushrooms are poisonous? b) Some mushrooms can fly? or, c) Some mushrooms glow in the dark? [Cover: Getty Images] You can download audio and a free programme transcript here πŸ‘‰ Vocabulary: βœ”οΈhaving a moment - to be very popular or fashionable at a particular time βœ”οΈclaim - statement that something is true or is a fact, although it cannot be proved and others might not believe it βœ”οΈoverblown - exaggerated to seem bigger or more important than it really is βœ”οΈancient wisdom - pre-Christian knowledge, philosophy and beliefs βœ”οΈgive (something) a go - try doing something to see if you like it βœ”οΈintrigued - very interested in something which is unusual or mysterious, and therefore wanting to know more about it More 6 Minute English episodes: ⭐ Saving dead languages πŸ‘‰ ⭐ Sounds that make you want to scream πŸ‘‰ ⭐ How fans talk about their passions πŸ‘‰ ⭐ Making male friends πŸ‘‰ ⭐ Space-saving solar hacks πŸ‘‰ ⭐ The stories behind our names πŸ‘‰ ⭐ Heatwaves: can we adapt πŸ‘‰ ⭐ Are you unhappy at work? πŸ‘‰ ⭐ Do you have eco-anxiety? πŸ‘‰ 🀩🀩🀩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English πŸ‘‰ βœ”οΈ Visit our website πŸ‘‰ βœ”οΈ Follow us on Instagram πŸ‘‰ βœ”οΈ Find us on Facebook πŸ‘‰ βœ”οΈ Join us on TikTok πŸ‘‰ @bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #mushrooms #lionsmane #turkeytail #6minuteenglish
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