In this 6 Minute English episode, Neil and Sam explore the evolution of traditional jobs to modern digital professions, focusing on the emergence of beauty influencers in the 21st century. They introduce two influential women, Dimma Umeh from Nigeria and Rammal Mehmud from Pakistan, who are reshaping beauty standards through their online presence.
Today’s movie
6 Minute English – The Rise of Beauty Influencers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zFyz6uO9-0
Listening Quiz
Before delving into the stories of the beauty influencers, Neil poses a question to Sam about the history of lipstick usage. Let’s see if Sam’s historical knowledge is up to the challenge!
Q1: When was lipstick first used?
Q2: What is the meaning of ‘crack a joke’?
Q3: What does ‘take off’ mean in the context of the video?
Q4: What does it mean to be ‘intrigued’?
Q5: What is the definition of ‘a given’?
Vocabulary
Let’s expand our vocabulary with terms related to beauty influencers and online content creation discussed in the video:
Beauty influencers use their platforms to recommend skincare and makeup products to their audience.
Before applying a new skincare product, it’s important to know the dos and don’ts for best results.
During the live stream, the comedian cracked jokes to keep the audience entertained.
Her YouTube channel took off after she posted a viral makeup tutorial.
The mysterious plot of the novel intrigued readers and kept them engaged until the end.