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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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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