The benefits of boredom

6 Minute English

BBC

Language Learning, Education

4.6 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 17 February 2022

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

We talk about the positive side of boredom and teach you related vocabulary.

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0:00.0	This is a download from BBC Learning English.
0:03.1	To find out more, visit our website.
0:13.3	Hello, this is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Neil.
0:17.4	And I'm Sam.
0:18.8	How's your week been, Sam?
0:20.9	Oh, you know, quiet.
0:23.0	I haven't done much or been anywhere, so it's been a bit boring.
0:26.8	I know that feeling.
0:28.2	When nothing exciting happens, it can lead to boredom.
0:31.3	The state of feeling little excitement or enthusiasm,
0:34.6	often because you've got nothing to do.
0:37.0	But, Sam, there is some good news.
0:38.8	Boredom can be good for you.
0:40.6	Tell me more.
0:41.9	I will, but not until I've sent you a question to answer.
0:45.6	A survey by British newspaper The Mirror found Peter Willis to be the most boring man in Britain.
0:51.7	What boring hobby did he have that earned him that title?
0:55.3	Was it A, collecting train numbers?
0:58.1	That's train spotting.
0:59.6	B, taking photos of letterboxes.
1:02.8	Or C, driving around roundabouts in the UK.
1:07.1	Wow, that all sounds deadly boring,
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