Can music mend a broken heart? - 6 Minute English

In this programme, Neil and Sam talk about how music can express the feelings of falling in love, and later mend a broken heart when a relationship ends. As usual, they will also be discussing some related vocabulary.

This week's question
In which Italian city was Romeo and Juliet set? Was it:

a) Florence?
b) Venice? or,
c) Verona?

Listen to the programme to find out the answer.

Vocabulary
soulmate
the person you have a special romantic bond with and love very much

cynicism
the belief that something will not be successful, or that the people involved are not sincere

validated
having confirmation that your ideas, feeling or actions are worthwhile and valuable

Go for it!
used to encourage someone to make whatever efforts are needed to get something done

heartbreak
feelings of great sadness as if your heart is broken, especially at the end of a romantic affair

get over (something/someone)
feel better again after something or someone has made you unhappy

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