Listening: When Does Adulthood start?

At what age do we become adults? Many people assume it’s 18. It's an age when many leave home for university and also when we can vote in elections the UK.

But new guidance for psychologists in the UK says that adolescence - the time when we change from being a child to an adult - now lasts until the age of 25. Does this mean we are growing up later, or are there other factors?

Neil and Finn discuss this subject in 6 Minute English and look at some of the language of growing up.
This week's question:
What is the youngest age a man can legally marry in Bangladesh? Is it:
a) 15
b) 18
c) 21
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.

LISTENING 2C : Young, British and sober


Britain's young people like to drink lots of alcohol… or do they? The view that 18-year-olds just go out to get drunk may be far from reality.

In this programme we hear about research by the BBC that found more and more young people are not drinking.

We find out some of the reasons behind the change, and explore vocabulary related to drinking alcohol - and giving it up.

This week's question:

How many units are there in a typical bottle of wine? Is it:

a) 8

b) 10

c) 13

Listen to the programme to find out the answer.