The benefits of doing nothing ⏲️ 6 Minute English

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @lka8735
    @lka8735 Год назад +487

    0:26 kick back
    0:33 be as busy as a bee
    0:36 worker bees
    0:41 be always on the move
    0:55 evolve
    1:13 work up
    1:18 to louch around
    1:32 three-toed sloth
    2:01 motionless
    2:19 ant colonies
    2:24 5:25 industriousness
    3:03 step in
    3:55 stimulation
    3:56 switch off
    4:25 proverb
    5:12 algae, coats
    5:42 nessesity is the mother of invention

    • @NetoGnomik
      @NetoGnomik Год назад +2

      УПА я 75

    • @Rosalia26422
      @Rosalia26422 Год назад +2

      We always agree and understand what you say, you don't have to write too long, do not worry ❤

    • @Rosalia26422
      @Rosalia26422 Год назад +1

      Maybe you will be upset 😡, sorry. But fun ❤❤❤❤

    • @nethulthathsarabro9234
      @nethulthathsarabro9234 Год назад +5

      Thank you so much for the highlights 😁

    • @викаденисенко-р4е
      @викаденисенко-р4е Год назад +5

      thank you for spending your time highlighting the new words!💌

  • @trangdieu.18c
    @trangdieu.18c Год назад +966

    VOCABULARY FROM VIDEO “The benefits of doing nothing”
    1. Exhausted: extremely tired
    2. Be (as) busy as a bee: to be moving about quickly doing many things
    3. Colony: a country or area controlled politically by a more powerful country that is often far away
    4. Paradox: a situation or statement that seems impossible or is difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characteristics
    5. Algae: very simple, usually small plants that grow in or near water and do not have ordinary leaves or roots
    6. Kick back: stop doing things and relax completely
    7. Industrious: hard-working
    8. Colony: group of certain animals, birds or insects that live together
    9. Productive: able to produce a lot for the amount of resources used
    10. Necessity is the mother of invention: (idiom) meaning that if you really need to do something, you will think of a way of doing it
    11. Switch off: stop worrying or thinking about something, and relax
    17.06.2023 VIETNAM
    ALL THE BEST FOR YOU

  • @NguyễnPhươngQuỳnh-f2t
    @NguyễnPhươngQuỳnh-f2t 6 месяцев назад +96

    I'm a Vietnamese high schooler, and as an Asian teenage girl, I'm always under strain of pleasing my parents and keeping pace with my peers. It seems hard for me to have a lie-down sometimes, that's why I'm often under the weather. I truly dig about this channel, it's an effective way for me to not only switch off but also equip myself with necessary words and phrases which do wonders for my work at school. Thanks a lot BBC

    • @bbclearningenglish
      @bbclearningenglish  6 месяцев назад +16

      😊 We're so glad to hear this! Thank you for your lovely comment and good luck with your studies.

    • @samm8663
      @samm8663 4 месяца назад +5

      The only useful comment

    • @dinaatallah8046
      @dinaatallah8046 14 дней назад +2

      I need to switch off sometime to be reinvigorate to achieve more goals so i have to work up the energy to keep going " curiousity is the mother of innovation

    • @luyenle1281
      @luyenle1281 9 дней назад

      ê Quỳnh 7a1 hả, t Phúc nek😶‍🌫

  • @10a5LươngThịHồngNgọc
    @10a5LươngThịHồngNgọc Год назад +23

    It has been more than 1 week since I sit a high school graduation exam. That's unforgettable memories cuz I almost bury in letters, numbers, vocabulary, formulation....even be burnt out and gave up my dream. But having finished the final test, I realize wow, I can be industrious more than I think. And now, I am enjoying my rest days, kicking back but sometimes have butterflies in my stomach cuz I can't stop switching off about my upcoming results. Now for me, everyday is Sunday

  • @nowdarius
    @nowdarius Год назад +46

    After working long hours, I felt exhausted, as busy as a bee in a bustling colony; however, I realized the paradox that even though I was drained, I found solace in the algae-green park, where I could kick back, appreciate nature, and switch off from the demands of the world. It reminded me that being industrious doesn't always mean being productive; sometimes, taking a break is a necessity, as it is said, "necessity is the mother of invention."

  • @Huyn2912
    @Huyn2912 Год назад +46

    Vocabulary (8/7/23)
    1. Be busy as a bee (a)
    2. Be always on the move (a)
    3. Motion (n) >< Motionless (n)
    4. Industrious (a): hard-working
    5. Kick back (phr v): to stop doing things and relax completely
    6. Switch off (phr v): to stop worrying or thinking about something and get relaxed
    7. Evolve (v): develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form

    • @mmd2126
      @mmd2126 2 месяца назад

      You Nice Body
      i was looking for the KICK BACK meaning
      Thanks a lot

  • @MuhtorbekRozimboyev
    @MuhtorbekRozimboyev 5 месяцев назад +9

    These podcasts are increadibly useful for English learners. I'm grateful🙏I'm from UZBEKISTAN

    • @bbclearningenglish
      @bbclearningenglish  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for listening! You can find more 6 Minute English episodes on our website: www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english

    • @СаодатРахимджановна
      @СаодатРахимджановна 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@MuhtorbekRozimboyev hi i'm happy to see my compatriot here.

  • @straynight-v7v
    @straynight-v7v Год назад +131

    Hello! I've created a set of IELTS Listening practice questions based on the news transcript. I encourage you to try them out to enhance your English listening comprehension skills.
    1. Multiple Choice: What did Neil say he had done during his day?
    a) Attended meetings and went shopping
    b) Attended meetings, went shopping, and picked up the kids from school
    c) Stayed at home relaxing​
    2. True/False/Not Given: According to the speaker, most animals spend most of the time doing nothing at all.​
    3. Short Answer Question: Why, according to the speaker, do some animals spend a lot of time doing nothing?​
    4. Multiple Choice: What is the name of the animal that sleeps up to 20 hours a day according to the discussion?
    a) The rock ant
    b) The giant tortoise
    c) The lion​
    5. Short Answer Question: What animal is being studied by Professor Dan Charbonneau?
    6. True/False/Not Given: According to Professor Dan Charbonneau, about half the ants in a colony are inactive at any given time.
    7. Multiple Choice: What is one theory as to why some ants in a colony are inactive?
    a) They are lazy
    b) They are reserve ants
    c) They are injured​
    8. Sentence Completion: Dr. Sandi Mann believes that productivity is _________ and boredom can lead to _________.​
    9. Multiple Choice: According to the discussion, what is the slowest moving animal on Earth?
    a) The giant tortoise
    b) The three-toed sloth
    c) The koala​
    10. Summary Completion Question: Complete the summary below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each space.
    The news discusses the concept of laziness in both animals and humans. The speaker mentions that many animals spend a significant portion of their time doing nothing, and that some species, like ants, have large portions of their populations remaining inactive. These inactive ants may serve as ____________ in case of disease or disaster. Professor Dan Charbonneau, who studies the behavior of ants, and Dr. Sandi Mann, a psychologist, provide their perspectives on the topic. Dr. Mann suggests that being ____________ is overrated, and that boredom can lead to ____________. She proposes that boredom might be the mother of invention, a twist on the familiar idiom that ____________ is the mother of invention.
    Answer:
    1. b) Attended meetings, went shopping, and picked up the kids from school
    2. True
    3. Because finding food and shelter is hard work.
    4. c) The lion
    5. The rock ant.
    6. True
    7. b) They are reserve ants
    8. overrated, inventions
    9. b) The three-toed sloth
    10. reserve ants, productive, inventions, necessity

  • @phyusinzaw15_
    @phyusinzaw15_ Год назад +977

    Thank you.I love doing nothing.

  • @ShahnajSultana-vr3ld
    @ShahnajSultana-vr3ld Год назад +7

    Thank you BBC for providing such a lovely information. I would like to do nothing in order to switch off.

  • @pulse4503
    @pulse4503 7 месяцев назад +2

    I love the graphic of the videos ♥️
    The Titans of the past praised to take a lot of rest, it is ok to work hard, but having a proper balance between free time and work is even better.

  • @monteio65
    @monteio65 Год назад +2

    Listening direct from Brazil. Thanks BBC from England and hugs for all.❤

  • @carlosjulianpenagos3279
    @carlosjulianpenagos3279 2 месяца назад +1

    It's necessary to doing nothing, because your mind rest, when you come back to work or study you feeling great. In the last 2 months, I've been meditating to think clearly, it's fantastic habit.

    • @mmd2126
      @mmd2126 2 месяца назад

      after a long time of meditating (Regularly)
      You'll feel the perpetual Peace in urside

  • @LAURABUSTOS-mu5wt
    @LAURABUSTOS-mu5wt Год назад +25

    I love your podcasts, an effective way for learning english by mean of real facts.

  • @cyberdefender1859
    @cyberdefender1859 Год назад +64

    Vocabulary from the video
    1) To kick back - to stop doing things and relax completely;
    2) To switch off - to stop worrying or thinking about something and get relaxed;
    3) The adjective industrious means hard-working;
    4) Be as busy as a bee - to be very busy
    5) Be always on the move - I think you'll guess the meaning of the phrase;
    6) Evolve - develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form

    • @cyberdefender1859
      @cyberdefender1859 Год назад +2

      I forgot to add the proverb from the video - necessity is the mother of invention. It means that if you need to do something, you'll definitely find a way to do it.

    • @learnenglishgoplaces
      @learnenglishgoplaces Год назад

      Nice summary of video vocab!

  • @ramizagasiyev7239
    @ramizagasiyev7239 Год назад +11

    Thank you for this useful video👍

  • @Raymond_Cooper
    @Raymond_Cooper День назад +1

    I love their voice. Both of theirs❤.

  • @getpaceai
    @getpaceai Год назад

    How do we do nothing AND master English Thanks for the great listening exercise BBC! What other English videos do you guys listen to?

  • @АдильХамитов-э3п
    @АдильХамитов-э3п Год назад +9

    Such a good video. Honestly I don't work but I want to get a new job. Sometimes it's hard to not work for me. I do nothing and it makes me sad. It feels like I spend my time in a bad way. The reason why I do nothing is social medias like RUclips and Instagram. In my opinion we need to break down from social medias to be more active and positive. That's a bad habit and I want to destroy it. The reason why I get bored is social medias again. Thanks BBC😊👍

    • @Spirogida
      @Spirogida 9 месяцев назад

      The same. I have recently started to learn English

  • @Neo-sz5bj
    @Neo-sz5bj 6 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for class. I understood the importance of taking breaks very well.

  • @andiniekaselmayanti8c-046
    @andiniekaselmayanti8c-046 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you BBC ❤❤❤❤

  • @humeraejaz4377
    @humeraejaz4377 Год назад +4

    I love learning and knowing everything that I don't know.

  • @Amy-uv1gm
    @Amy-uv1gm 5 месяцев назад

    These podcasts are increadibly useful for English learners. I'm gratefulI'm from UZBEKISTAN

  • @InceyWincey
    @InceyWincey 11 месяцев назад +2

    Not thinking about a problem is often the best way to think of a solution.
    When you forget a word, or something you need to do, does it come to you when you think really hard? Often it doesn’t. It comes to you ten minutes later after you have stopped thinking about it, and your subconscious decides to take over and solve the problem for you. Then as you are pottering about making yourself a cup of tea, on goes the lightbulb, and there is your answer.
    The famous Eureka moment did not happen when Archimedes was actively thinking about the problem he was trying to solve, but instead the answer came to him as he was relaxing in the bath.

  • @100xEnglish
    @100xEnglish 6 месяцев назад

    I have already started watching moovies without subtitles in two months. I won't go to English classes anymore. You're the best.

  • @MohamedSonjohKallon-zy1me
    @MohamedSonjohKallon-zy1me Год назад +2

    Thank you so much

  • @MstruthvoiceKSA
    @MstruthvoiceKSA Год назад +2

    As a Teacher after very long school year, i am glad of having my short holiday and do nothing. I am really tired need relax.

  • @RHRV-g3x
    @RHRV-g3x 4 месяца назад +1

    I got a new vocabulary "lounging ". Thanks a lot.❤

  • @justosotelomelian3821
    @justosotelomelian3821 Год назад +6

    I would like be like a bee. Always studying and working on that I love.

  • @markgonsalves
    @markgonsalves Год назад +22

    Who Else came here trying to find a reason to justify your procrastination?

  • @ysbh228
    @ysbh228 Год назад +1

    Thank you.

  • @princessmary8627
    @princessmary8627 Год назад +58

    WORDS FOR TODAY
    1. BUSY AS BEE
    2. KICKING BACK
    3. INDUSTRIOUS
    4. COLONY
    5. NECESSITY ISNTHE MOTHER OF INVENTION
    6. SWITCHING-OFF

    • @sauthkatadaka
      @sauthkatadaka Год назад +2

      Hi mary

    • @sauthkatadaka
      @sauthkatadaka Год назад

      @@princessmary8627 give me your contact or instagram id I think your so beautiful

  • @FatenAhmed-14
    @FatenAhmed-14 Год назад +6

    I used to hear English accent for long period of time when I started hearing British accent again it seems so strange...unfamiliar to my ears ...listening to all different accent is important to level up in the language ❤...Thank you for the 6 min 🎉

  • @NilTamimi
    @NilTamimi Год назад +1

    This channel is one of my best channels on RUclips.good job.❤

  • @MNQuotes786
    @MNQuotes786 Год назад +2

    Good Learning

  • @Girlishlid
    @Girlishlid 4 месяца назад +2

    Please upload transcript of this program

  • @smallworld1191
    @smallworld1191 Год назад

    When I was a student I had busy as a bee ,I have to be industrious to be productive and after Im graduated ,I become like a three toes sloth , I 'm kick back by completely don't do anything and relax ,but I didn't switch off so Im still worry and not relax
    #I make a practice to writing a passage from this podcast lesson

  • @sasasalove1
    @sasasalove1 Год назад +1

    Thanks

  • @sabahmomini65
    @sabahmomini65 28 дней назад +1

    I am preparing for my Toefl exam . Beside that, I am working as a teacher. I have a full schedule everyday , and barely i can find time to kick back at home .Since, i am addicted to being busy and overload, therefore when i am free i feel uncomfortable and uneasy. This feeling sometimes drives me crazy, and it is hard to deal with it.

    • @mmadina06
      @mmadina06 22 дня назад

      Understand, me too

  • @tranghoangthi6337
    @tranghoangthi6337 Год назад +2

    On Saturdays and Sundays I just spend most of my time sitting around, doing nothing, relaxing and kicking back. 😅

  • @purpledream1045
    @purpledream1045 Год назад +2

    It’s fascinating video!

  • @lyricsmusic8191
    @lyricsmusic8191 Год назад +2

    I realy loved this channel , i was searching for English podcasts then i Found this amazing channel, i really wanna thank you for your efforts.

    • @HARI-nm2iz
      @HARI-nm2iz Год назад +1

      Yes it is useful and helpful and learnable easily.

  • @muslimahshare
    @muslimahshare Год назад +5

    Thank you it was very helpful ❤

  • @sunnyboy8174
    @sunnyboy8174 Месяц назад

    Incredible podcasts

    • @bbclearningenglish
      @bbclearningenglish  Месяц назад

      We have lots more on our website, which you can find here: bit.ly/3RumTMw

  • @jessicabg8940
    @jessicabg8940 6 месяцев назад

    Amoooo, no solo aprendí otro idioma si no que aprendí que está bien descansar ❤

  • @FlyOrDie4988
    @FlyOrDie4988 Год назад +4

    You are the only one who talks about this topic: where i am they would never do it.
    :(
    They exploit you until your last breath!

  • @Anglais-facile
    @Anglais-facile Год назад

    I am a big fan of 6 mn English. best way to learn English.

  • @Sjitr.v
    @Sjitr.v 5 месяцев назад

    This podcast really help my to understand the language 🎧📖

  • @gilmaark
    @gilmaark Месяц назад

    I appreciate it ❤

  • @MickySalvatore
    @MickySalvatore Год назад +1

    Being doing nothing help me realize how lucky i am all of my family members take advantage from me. And found myself got abused by elderly

  • @tranghoangthi6337
    @tranghoangthi6337 Год назад +9

    I study at university. During weekdays, I am as busy as a bee as I have a lot of deadlines to meet. I have to say that I am not just industrious but a workaholic so switching off is sometimes really hard for me, even on weekends I find it hard for me to sit around, relax, and kick back.

  • @ss-jg4cj
    @ss-jg4cj 8 месяцев назад

    thank you wonderful contents. from south korea

  • @Brian-fo6ew
    @Brian-fo6ew Год назад +19

    The Diary of Ant Brian
    2023/6/15
    I tried to kick back and switch off, but I'm the most productive and industrious ant in my colony. Also, necessity is the mother of invention, so I shouldn't kick back or switch off.

  • @lifepets
    @lifepets Год назад

    It is grate. Now I will stop blaming myself of lasyness. I spent my days as well as a man on your picture) I can't push myself to lern English, as resalt do many mistakes)

  • @shomelislam4426
    @shomelislam4426 Год назад

    learning something new everyday

  • @HTANGSHWEI
    @HTANGSHWEI Год назад

    I really love it. i will be industrious at my study cause i was kicking back for long time .

  • @indrilestari8914
    @indrilestari8914 11 месяцев назад

    thanks you

  • @metaforamatador4490
    @metaforamatador4490 Год назад +2

    I hope you put subtitle at below screen!

  • @shakilaji5570
    @shakilaji5570 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks alot.

  • @jorgenicolas6807
    @jorgenicolas6807 Год назад +1

    i love this podcast

  • @nhattien9002
    @nhattien9002 5 месяцев назад +1

    From Viet Nam, so appreciate about the content.

  • @Idowu_Balogun
    @Idowu_Balogun Год назад +3

    Most people likes being busy,
    Sometimes, it's okay to be busy doing nothing!

  • @НатальяАнисимова-л1ц
    @НатальяАнисимова-л1ц 3 месяца назад +1

    I can't doing nothing, even now I'm trying to improve my English with this video

  • @Akin_DSP
    @Akin_DSP Год назад +3

    Perfect 👌

  • @sumtrol
    @sumtrol Год назад +1

    good lesson

  • @nazrilrommy9081
    @nazrilrommy9081 10 месяцев назад

    i need this video, thank you

  • @tdmusic1306
    @tdmusic1306 Год назад

    Thank you very much. Hard-Working with me. !!!!

  • @raihanasabrinnaaaaaaa
    @raihanasabrinnaaaaaaa 11 месяцев назад

    Wow! it's a fact! Very nice video.

  • @IELTS_8
    @IELTS_8 Год назад

    Thanks ❤

  • @SunnatZiyo
    @SunnatZiyo 12 дней назад

    I like this podcast

  • @fazalrabijalalzay4519
    @fazalrabijalalzay4519 Год назад +2

    This topic was interesting

  • @LoveGentlePatience
    @LoveGentlePatience Год назад +1

    My favorite topic

  • @xiomarajudithquintana1274
    @xiomarajudithquintana1274 Год назад +3

    Hi from Colombia. I am finding out this programme, it is fantastic! Lets see...I want to switch off about my time in the company wher I work, and kicking back but I can't. I that ok?

    • @bbclearningenglish
      @bbclearningenglish  Год назад +1

      That's good - we'd say 'kick back' rather than 'kicking back' in this sentence.

  • @Lhc1189
    @Lhc1189 5 месяцев назад

    Wonderful!! Thanks a lot!!

  • @dominicsoore8967
    @dominicsoore8967 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing
    I love it

  • @thulinhpham9933
    @thulinhpham9933 Год назад +2

    It may not look it, Nail at 0:33 , what does it mean? Anyone help me?

    • @mmd2126
      @mmd2126 2 месяца назад +1

      she means It's not like I'm busy (because i was relaxing all day) But I'm actually as busy as a bee

  • @davidnguyen9211
    @davidnguyen9211 Год назад +2

    Thank you for your video. This is so good for my vocab and also my knowledge as well

  • @the-language-expert
    @the-language-expert Год назад +1

    Amazing video!

  • @user-soon300
    @user-soon300 Год назад +1

    this proogram very useful I increase my vocabulary by thes videos thanks ❤

  • @tgchan
    @tgchan 4 месяца назад

    Thank you/

  • @huyenbui6399
    @huyenbui6399 Год назад +3

    very interesting ❤

  • @nizasiamehenry
    @nizasiamehenry Год назад

    Great 😊

  • @irenefang246
    @irenefang246 Год назад +2

    Thanks BBC
    My summary while listening
    When watching nature documentaries, we may think that animals are always on the move. But the surprising truth is that many animals spend a fair share of time doing nothing, away from cameras.
    Today's program will discuss why do animals evolve to be idle and would be lazy helpful for humans, too?
    It's no surprise that some animals have a reputation for lounging around all day such as lions. However, we may be amazed when finding out ants, a symbol of industriousness, even sit motionless at any given time.
    According to Professor Dan Charbonneau, an expert in insect behavior, half of the rock ants in their colonies just sit motionless and do nothing. They are called reserve ants that actually work when a disaster or a disease strikes.
    Turning to Dr Sandi Mann, she thinks being productive is overrated and boredom has its benefits, too. In the world of constant stimulation, it's almost impossible for us to stop swiping and scrolling, hoping for something big to come. Conversely, we should not fear boredom as it helps to kick back, switch off, and maybe slow down to take a moment to appreciate our lives.

  • @ibraraahmadusaid2451
    @ibraraahmadusaid2451 11 месяцев назад

    I will try Productive

  • @realnlyp
    @realnlyp Год назад

    Patrick Star won an award for doing this so well.

  • @jesusblancoblanco5725
    @jesusblancoblanco5725 Год назад +4

    The benefits of doing nothing are absolutely amazing, but life would be so boring. Now we are going to switch off and kick back!

  • @ksenom256
    @ksenom256 Год назад +12

    If I were doing absolutely nothing, I wouldn't even be writing this comment.

  • @nimababaei3753
    @nimababaei3753 Год назад

    When watching your videos, I accidentally hit ‘like’ and never knew when.🥰

  • @sakarrahem4048
    @sakarrahem4048 Год назад +1

    Kick back😮😊

  • @yu-chunchan4749
    @yu-chunchan4749 Год назад

    Brilliant video 🎉

  • @ouo8170
    @ouo8170 Год назад

    2:15
    3:20
    4:35
    5.25 5:25

  • @notsonormalbut
    @notsonormalbut Год назад +15

    Yeah! Now I feel better about myself being so lazy at times 😂❤

    • @Rosalia26422
      @Rosalia26422 Год назад

      Really? Then I guess you are the laziest person in the world. Tiredness do not come from laziness, but I think you should learn more to respect others, otherwise you will be great trouble in the future. Not only that, this is only for good people.

    • @Rosalia26422
      @Rosalia26422 Год назад

      Again I think you should learn more respectful to yourself, do not be stupid

    • @notsonormalbut
      @notsonormalbut Год назад

      @@Rosalia26422 excuse me? Who are you to write bullshit about me? Talking about respect? Well, respect me first and if you don't like what I write just ignore me then.

  • @tuanhtran8455
    @tuanhtran8455 Год назад

    I'm not industrious I've spent most of the time watching tiktok, doing nothing but thinking what i'm gonna eat tomorrow i've been trying to seek part-time job instead of sitting around but it really hard to me to find a suitable job

  • @tindrakara
    @tindrakara 11 месяцев назад

    I like this video podcast🤩

  • @locle4036
    @locle4036 Год назад +1

    very good content to me

  • @marjonatoshtemirova7794
    @marjonatoshtemirova7794 Год назад

    That's interesting. It happens to me actually 😄
    Sometimes i have a high pressure to do smth. But at some time i don't have enough desire to do smth. It depends on the weather or mood i reckon🤷

  • @EzozaXurramova
    @EzozaXurramova 6 месяцев назад

    Industrious- hard-working
    Colony- “group of animals”
    Productive-
    Necessity is the mother of invention
    Switch of

  • @sofiakoutsouki1463
    @sofiakoutsouki1463 Год назад +2

    😆 this was amazing!!! Thanks a lot!!🎉❤

  • @romanisayev4826
    @romanisayev4826 Год назад

    Beth and Neil, you are great native spikers please continue together working

  • @Tourism09
    @Tourism09 6 месяцев назад

    Do you have postcast on Spotify plz?