Does your name start with the wrong letter? 6 Minute English

Why do we remember old classmates whose surnames start with letters at the beginning of the alphabet? According to experts, the initial of your surname may affect your life chances. The nearer to 'A' you are, the better. Neil and Sam discuss alphabet disadvantage and teach you English vocabulary. You'll find audio and text for download on our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/... 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬: Do our political views change as we get older?    • Do our political views change as we get ol...   How can I help the environment?    • How can I help the environment? 6 Minute E...   The future of food    • The future of food - 6 Minute English   Is tourism harmful?    • Is tourism harmful? 6 Minute English   𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 to concentrate on something and not be distracted 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 strength 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 involvement in a communicative situation 𝐝𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 gets weaker 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐮𝐭 to quit a college or university course without finishing it 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐞 respect and social status [Cover: Getty Images] #BBCLearningEnglish #6MinuteEnglish #LearnEnglish