Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Did you know that the food we buy is closely linked to national security? Neil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. ⭐ Find a free transcript and worksheet here 👉 bbc.in/4sv8nEc More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 bbc.in/4sQLlZt

00:00 Introduction
01:32 Quiz question
02:03 The discussion
04:51 Quiz answer
05:13 Vocabulary recap

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