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Hello, I'm Rob.
Welcome to 6 Minute English.
I'm joined today by Neil.
Hello, Neil.
Hi there, Rob.
Today we're talking about a very serious topic, bullying.
And you're going to learn some vocabulary related to this topic.
It's a serious matter because it can leave people traumatised.
Yes, traumatised.
It means they end up with emotional wounds, which affect them psychologically.
Bullies want to intimidate people.
To intimidate.
In other words, to make people fear them.
Yes, it does make people feel they can't help themselves.
They're powerless.
They feel helpless.
Unfortunately, bullying has been increasing in the workplace in spite of laws against it.
Let's go for some figures.