About this episode

This episode features a classic story, Oliver Twist, while teaching 7 uses of the word 'light' in just 5 minutes.

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Topics covered

• classic stories
• language learning
• uses of light
• English language
• education

Keywords

• Oliver Twist
• light
• classic story
• English learning
• BBC Learning English

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Radio

Books & works: Oliver Twist

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