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What's it like to be a twin? ⏲️ 6 Minute English

BBC Learning English • 2025-08-28T08:41:33Z • 6:15 • intermediate • Culture

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a twin? In this episode of 6 Minute English, we dive into the fascinating world of twins and explore the unique challenges and joys they experience.

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Q1. What are non-identical twins also known as?

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Q2. What common question do people often ask twins?

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Q3. What does the idiom 'it's not plain sailing' mean?

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Q4. What significant life event did the Jim Twins share?

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Q5. What does the term 'separated at birth' refer to?

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fascinated

/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪd/

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intensely interested or attracted by something.

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She was fascinated by the stories of twins and their unique experiences.

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milestone

/ˈmaɪlˌstoʊn/

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an important stage or event in a person's development.

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Graduating from high school is a significant milestone in a teenager's life.

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eerie

/ˈɪəri/

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strange in a frightening or mysterious way.

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The abandoned house had an eerie silence that made her feel uneasy.

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identity

/aɪˈdɛntɪti/

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the qualities, beliefs, personality, looks, and expressions that make a person or group.

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Many twins struggle to establish their own identity apart from their sibling.

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psychic

/ˈsaɪkɪk/

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relating to the mind or soul; having the ability to perceive things beyond normal sensory contact.

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Some people believe that twins have a psychic connection that allows them to sense each other's feelings.

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annoying

/əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

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causing irritation or displeasure.

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His constant questions about her twin were becoming quite annoying.

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