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British Superstitions

intermediate

British Superstitions

with MaxBex

4. Intermediate

Max talks you through some of the most well known British superstitions, and teaches you some phrases that have entered the English language because of them.

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Are you superstitious?

superstition: a widely held but irrational belief in supernatural influences, especially as leading to good or bad luck, or a practice based on such a belief.

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Tell me a superstition from your country...

"Bless you!"

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Which bird do you think British people are supersitious about?

Magpies

"One for sorrow, two for joy..."

"Good morning Mr Magpie, how are your children?"

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What do you think British people touch to avoid bad luck?

touch wood

"My son is doing really well at university at the moment, touch wood."

tempting fate

"don't tempt fate"

"Luckily, I passed the test without studying but I'm not going to tempt fate next time."

"fingers crossed" 🤞🤞

"cross your heart and hope to die!"

"I didn't cheat I promise! Cross my heart and hope to die!"

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Full Video Duration: 12 minutes
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superstition: a widely held but irrational belief in supernatural influences, especially as leading to good or bad luck, or a practice based on such a belief.

"Bless you!"

Magpies

"One for sorrow, two for joy..."

"Good morning Mr Magpie, how are your children?"

touch wood

"My son is doing really well at university at the moment, touch wood."

tempting fate

"Luckily, I passed the test without studying but I'm not going to tempt fate next time."

"fingers crossed" 🤞🤞

"cross your heart and hope to die!"

"I didn't cheat I promise! Cross my heart and hope to die!"

Opening umbrellas indoors.

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