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Why does a short tune return when the music has stopped? Martin and Julia explore earworms, separate established findings from simple guesses, and practise three expressions you can use immediately.
Your language toolbox:
- stuck in your head
- catchy
- pop into your head
Finish with active listening or recall practice. The episode page includes seven listening speeds, Cinema Mode, editorial translations and downloadable transcript and vocabulary PDFs.
Research background: Goldsmiths, University of London — https://www.gold.ac.uk/news/scientists-find-key-to-writing-catchy-pop-hits/ and https://www.gold.ac.uk/music-mind-brain/imis/
Level: B1–B2 · Series: Curious English · Your English Toolbox
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