In this episode of the English Plus Podcast, we tackle the misunderstood world of bacteria. Are bacteria always harmful, or do they play a bigger role in our lives than we realize? Spoiler: not all bacteria are out to get us!

We’ll explore the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of bacteria—from the probiotics in your gut keeping you healthy to the environmental heroes cleaning up oil spills. At the same time, we’ll dive into the challenges of antibiotic resistance and why it’s important to keep harmful bacteria in check without wiping out the good guys.

You’ll also learn useful vocabulary like PR problem, probiotics, decompose, and unsung heroes. Plus, we’ll discuss intriguing questions: Have we become too obsessed with killing bacteria? Can something harmful sometimes turn out to be helpful? And how do we find the right balance between fighting germs and preserving the beneficial bacteria we need?

Tune in for a blend of science, language learning, and a fresh perspective on the microscopic world around us!

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