Are we getting more allergic to things?

6 Minute English

2025/04/03

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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-englis...

Highlights

In this episode, Neil and Beth delve into the rising issue of allergies around the world, focusing on personal experiences and scientific insights. They explore why Australia has become known as the allergy capital and discuss various types of allergies affecting people globally.

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Australia is known as the allergy capital of the world

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Scientists are investigating vitamin D and immunotherapy to combat allergies.

Chapters

What Does It Mean to Live with 50+ Allergies?

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Why Are Allergies So Common in Australia?

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Transcript

Beth: 6 Minute English from bbclearningenglish.com Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Beth. Neil: And I'm Neil. In this episode, we're talking about allergies. Allergies are when a certain food or material makes you feel ...