Are you lonely in a crowd? ⏲️ 6 Minute English

How do you feel in the middle of a crowd? Sam and Neil hear experts talking about the role of crowds in modern life, and the different reactions it evokes in people. And, as usual, they teach you English vocabulary along the way. ❓❓❓ This week’s question: The biggest crowd in history happened in 2019 when over 200 million people gathered in the northern Indian city of Allahabad. But what did so many people come together for? a) a cricket match b) a religious festival c) an election Listen to the programme to find out the answer. Vocabulary: ✔️crowd - a large group of people who gather together for a shared purpose, such as to see a music concert, or a sports event ✔️regress - return to a less advanced, more primitive way of thinking or behaving ✔️gullible - easily tricked or deceived; willing to believe everything other people say ✔️mob mentality - tendency of people in a group to