Superstitions on the other hand are similar but not the same. Urban myths may also be just commonly held beliefs about something which are not based on any real evidence or fact, but are perpetuated out of misinformation, or as a hoax.
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Often these urban myths or urban legends are personal stories or anecdotes, typically 2nd hand ones (like, “this happened to a friend of my brother’s girlfriend’s cousin and it’s absolutely true!”) and often involve something horrible, scary and shocking. Talk about some of the UK’s favourite superstitions (if we have time – if not, that will be another episode in the future some time)Įssentially, this is a story or a fact which people spread around as if it is true, but in fact it is probably just made up. Look at some useful language – phrases and sentences we use to say “That’s true” or “That’s not true” – useful, natural vocabulary!Ĭonsider some commonly told and surprising ‘facts’ and decide if they’re true Look at a news story about a commonly held belief from another country (and decide if it’s really true or not)
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There are vocabulary notes, transcriptions and more details below. Get your thinking hat on in this episode because it’s time to evaluate a few stories and beliefs and decide if they are based in reality or if they’re just the product of an overactive imagination, or rumours, or just plain old-fashioned bullcr*p! I will also teach you some very useful language connected to expressing if you think something is true or not.