What does 'new normal' mean? Listen to The English We Speak

Our daily lives have changed since the coronavirus outbreak started. We’ve had to change the daily routines we’ve become used to and this has led to a new expression that describes our new way of life. Find out more about it in this programme and see how Rob is getting used to it!

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[afgal]

Getting up late and go to bed late is becoming my new normal.I must change it in time!

[tammytsang]

Working from home is a big part of people’s New Normal and my husband simply loves working from home because he hates long commute.

[tammytsang]

Remote learning is a part of the New Normal but many students prefer in- person learning.

[Kevinwisdom]

Getting up early and then learning English on BBC has become my new normal.

[utlhiph]

Your contents are very useful for me. Thank you.

[SM-vskt]

Hi! I'm wondering why the expression is "new normal" instead of "new normality". Thanks for your helpful and interesting video!

[MINHWJSN]

In Vietnam we use the term "new normal situation" 😷

[prabhansunehne]

I'm getting used to the bbc learning english, this is my new normal🙂✌️

[chanderpalkalsiya]

It I very different related to my question

[micaisik]

Am I the only who thinks that Rob loves Sam?😅

[BenjaminChaminade]

New normal : Rob to Feifei "You not being able to make me a cup of tea". New normal but same old misogynist.

[medothebest]

Rob said "does that mean I get some examples" ... Why didn't he say "I will get some examples .. please answer me

[rudolfblaha]

does rob realy love biscuits that much?

[ThiagoSorrisodimenor]

In this pandemic, the new normal and the safer is complement with elbows

[luraamuller]

Eating sweets it becomes my new normal

[SYOUTAROUSYOUTAROU]

Everyone is getting used to new normal.

[puffpuffpass]

No we will fight this because this is not ok

[hollycornell]

It should be called the temporary normal