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The US and now Canada have banned TikTok from government phones. They are concerned that the Chinese app could be a security risk. Chinese authorities have criticised the move, saying that it is an overreaction.
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Key words and phrases:
purging – removing something that you don’t want
* We will purge corruption from this organisation.
* The new leader purged his opponent’s supporters from the party.
citing – giving as the reason for something
* More people are leaving their jobs citing stress.
* Make sure you cite any research you mention.
overstretching – getting something to do too much
* I’m going to stop now. I don’t want to overstretch myself.
* We’ve overstretched our budget – we have no money.
Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
0:23 – Story
0:58 – Headline 1: Exclusive: White House sets deadline for purging TikTok from federal devices -Reuters
2:42 – Headline 2: Citing security concerns, Canada bans TikTok on government devices – NPR
5:56 – Headline 3: China says US overstretching concept of national security on TikTok ban -Alarabiya
5:17 – Language summary
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They banned Twitter, Google, Facebook, YouTube and many other websites and apps for the same reasons. And they are calling others for over reaction..
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a great way to be exposed to new vocabulary, thank you BBC!!
Thank you, Beth and Neil.
it’s so unbelievable that we’re in an Era where a phone app can shaken the society up to the administration level. what’s next, nuclear code in snapchat algorithm?
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BBC is overstretching my english knowledge. But i’m enjoying it.
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Thanks for this kind of lesson.
You are the first real native English that I can really understand. Clearly understand.
Generally, I cannot.
And use subtitle for the translate.
Or just avoid the English native speaker because the accent is hard for understand.
For the news… Well I think it’s no sense.
It’s ok purge tiktok. But also YouTube (or block a lot of channel), Facebook (the private one), Snapchat, WhatsApp (private WhatsApp)
I think that’s right.
They MUST do it.
For not for security.
Not because this app/Web site is dangerous.
No, just for avoid that people do private stuff and chat during the work.
I think it’s normal to that.
Why the government do it only now?
Outstanding performance guys, thanks for the video, I learned something new today
Nice guys, I’m learning a lot with the news!
I like this series, more News Review pls
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Great job
Thank you
It’s so engaging.
Great content! Analyzing English vocabulary in context is very helpful. Thank you BBC.
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Hello Beth and Neil, I have learned new words. The news review is a great format to learn English and to be updated with the news. Thanks a lot!
Every video, I have learned new words ! Thanks BBC and the teachers – Beth and Nail