In this episode of 6 Minute English, Neil and Georgina discuss the influence of colors on our mood. From favorite colors to the science behind how colors affect us, this episode explores the impact of different colors on our emotions and behaviors.
Today’s movie
6 Minute English – The Power of Color
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YpwaYUGF94
Listening Quiz
Let’s test your knowledge with a quiz question related to the science of colors:
Q1: What is the splitting of white light into its different colors called?
Q2: What does the term ‘sanctuary’ refer to?
Q3: What does ‘stimulation’ mean?
Q4: How would you describe a ‘pale’ color?
Q5: What does it mean to ‘govern’?
Vocabulary
Let’s expand our vocabulary with some key terms from the episode:
green with envy
describing someone who wishes they had what someone else has
wavelength
the distance between two waves of sound or light that are adjacent to each other
sanctuary
a peaceful or relaxing place, sometimes a safe haven for those in need
stimulation
the feeling of being excited, interested, or enthused by something
pale
describing a color that lacks intensity and brightness