Pronunciation Challenge What Is Fire?

Host : Jeff Chiao
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Have you ever been staring at a glowing flame on a candle, and wondering what exactly is this mysterious phenomenon? Watch today's video to find out what fire really is, and how it changed our society.

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Our species has been gathering around fire for thousands of years, telling stories and asking questions over a flickering flame.
Original Video: What Is Fire?

Key Vocabulary

1. species a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other

species

[ˈspiː.ʃiːz] (n.) a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other

2. gather When people or animals gather, they come together in a group.

gather

[ˈɡæð.ɚ] (v.) When people or animals gather, they come together in a group.

3. flicker to shine with a light that is sometimes bright and sometimes weak

flicker

[ˈflɪk.ər] (v.) to shine with a light that is sometimes bright and sometimes weak