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Describing Generation Z: 6 Minute English
Uploaded date - 04/10/2018
From BBC learning english
In this programme, we look at Generation Z - a name that describes the people born in the late nineties or early noughties. Also known as Gen Z, they are seen as the social media generation. We discuss other characteristics of this young generation and learn some new vocabulary along the way.
This week's question:
No one can quite agree on who first used the term 'social media', but we do know from which decade it came. Was it...
a) the 1980s
b) the 1990s
c) the noughties, that is the first decade of the 21st Century.
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
generations
this is a term used to describe people born in a particular period of time (usually, but not always a period of about 18 to 20 years)
noughties
first decade of the 21st Century from 2000 to 2009
to cater for
to provide something that is needed or wanted for a particular group
tech-innate, hyper-informed consumers
(here) describes people who are extremely comfortable with modern technology and social media and as a result have a lot of information about what's going on in the world
savvy
smart and intelligent
the norm
what is normal, what is usual for someone
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You'll find the transcript here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
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This week's question:
No one can quite agree on who first used the term 'social media', but we do know from which decade it came. Was it...
a) the 1980s
b) the 1990s
c) the noughties, that is the first decade of the 21st Century.
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
generations
this is a term used to describe people born in a particular period of time (usually, but not always a period of about 18 to 20 years)
noughties
first decade of the 21st Century from 2000 to 2009
to cater for
to provide something that is needed or wanted for a particular group
tech-innate, hyper-informed consumers
(here) describes people who are extremely comfortable with modern technology and social media and as a result have a lot of information about what's going on in the world
savvy
smart and intelligent
the norm
what is normal, what is usual for someone
[Getty Images]
You'll find the transcript here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
Learn English with BBC Learning English. Every day we help you to learn English with our brilliant mix of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, news and inspiring English programmes. We also produce regular 'extra' videos across the week so come back every day to see what's new.
Regular content
MONDAY: The English We Speak
MONDAY: English in a Minute
TUESDAY: News Review
TUESDAY: English At Work
WEDNESDAY: LingoHack
THURSDAY: 6 Minute English
FRIDAY: Editor's Choice
We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment.
For more videos and content that will help you learn English, visit our website: http://www.bbclearningenglish.com
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