Are you drinking enough water? ⏲️ 6 Minute English
BBC Learning English • 2025-01-02T10:00:07Z • 6:15 • intermediate • Health
Lead
Are you drinking enough water? Discover the surprising facts about hydration and how it affects your health in this informative episode of 6 Minute English!
Video
Quiz
0/5 answered • 0 correct
Choose an answer.
Choose an answer.
Choose an answer.
Choose an answer.
Choose an answer.
Vocabulary
Tap a card to flip. Use the heart to save favorites.
hydrate
/ˈhaɪˌdreɪt/
Speaker: pronunciation • Heart: favorite
Definition
To cause to absorb water or moisture.
Example
It's important to hydrate properly before exercising.
Tap to flip back
dehydration
/ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪʃən/
Speaker: pronunciation • Heart: favorite
Definition
The condition of not having enough water in the body, leading to illness or weakness.
Example
Dehydration can cause fatigue and headaches.
Tap to flip back
symptom
/ˈsɪmptəm/
Speaker: pronunciation • Heart: favorite
Definition
A sign or feeling in the body that indicates the presence of an illness or condition.
Example
A fever is a common symptom of infection.
Tap to flip back
recommendation
/ˌrɛkəˌmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
Speaker: pronunciation • Heart: favorite
Definition
A suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action.
Example
The doctor's recommendation was to drink more water daily.
Tap to flip back
approximation
/əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃən/
Speaker: pronunciation • Heart: favorite
Definition
A value or quantity that is nearly but not exactly correct.
Example
The teacher provided an approximation of the total cost.
Tap to flip back
percentage
/pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/
Speaker: pronunciation • Heart: favorite
Definition
A fraction or ratio expressed as a part of 100.
Example
A high percentage of the population supports the new policy.
Tap to flip back