Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Finn.And I'm Neil. Hello.Today we're talking about one of the latest forms of transport on two wheels.Yes. We're not talking about bicycles here.No, we're talking about a self-balancing transport device. What a complicated name!Now a device is an object which has been created for a particular purpose.But yes, you need to balance on this device which means you need to stand on it and not fall over.Well this device has other names as well. It's called a rideable because you ride on it like you ride on a bicycle;or you can call it a self-balancing scooter; or others call it a hoverboard.That's perhaps because it looks like a skateboard perhaps， but it's different, isn't it?Yes it is, it is a bit different. And we'll be finding out more about hoverboards in a moment, but first it's time for our quiz question.I'm going to make a statement and I want you to tell me, Finn, if it is true or false. OK?OK.Here in the UK, it's illegal to ride a hoverboard on the pavement. Is that true or false, Finn? What do you think?Well, I've actually seen someone riding a hoverboard on the pavement so I'll say it's false. I think it's legal to ride one on the pavement.OK, then. We'll see if you're right at the end of the programme.OK. So, Neil have you ever tried riding on a hoverboard?No, I haven't, but I would like to give it a go.
