6 Minute English
Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. A weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Thursday.
What is the manosphere?
Have you ever come across a so-called masculinity influencer on social media?Find a full transcript,...
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Should we shrink the economy to save the planet? Today, Phil is joined by Hannah from BBC podcast What...
EscucharHow can we help wild bees?
Did you know that many species of wild bees are endangered in the UK? What can we do to help?Find a...
EscucharDo you need to declutter your home?
Is your home neat and tidy? Or is it full of stuff you no longer need? You might need to declutter!Find...
EscucharHow do you say sorry?
When was the last time you had to apologise to somebody? Do you remember how you did it? Neil and Beth...
EscucharAre plant-based substitutes healthier than meat?
Are plant-based substitutes any healthier than the meat options they have replaced? Neil and Georgie...
EscucharHow do babies communicate?
How do babies let their parents know what they want when they can't speak? Beth and Neil discuss this...
EscucharCan climate change affect our mental health?
How can you protect your mental health from the impacts of climate change?Find a full transcript, worksheet...
EscucharHow important is politeness?
Why are we polite? Does what we say really affect what people think of us? Find a full transcript, worksheet...
EscucharWhat's your favourite kind of noodle?
Neil and Beth discuss the history of noodles and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript,...
EscucharFoods that go crunch
Do you like the crunch of biting into a fresh apple? What about the crunch of biting into a roasted...
EscucharWhich cooking oil is the best?
Which cooking oil do you tend to use in the kitchen? Are some really more healthy than others, or is...
EscucharShould animals be kept in zoos?
How do you feel about zoos? Some think they are important for education and scientific research; others...
EscucharCan cows prevent wildfires?
How are cows helping to prevent wildfires in Spain? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new...
EscucharHow climate change affects animal migration
Climate change can affect the way animals migrate, but did you know that some animal migration could...
EscucharCan AI solve crime?
Could artificial intelligence be used to solve a murder? Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive...
EscucharLearning multiple languages
Is learning languages good for you? Hannah from the What in the World podcast joins us to discuss.Listen...
EscucharAre we getting more allergic to things?
Do you know anyone who has 50+ allergies? Neil and Beth discuss allergies and teach you some new vocabulary....
EscucharCan we boost the immune system?
Can ginger shots, turmeric and cold water swimming boost your immune system? Georgie and Neil hear from...
EscucharHealthy meals on a budget
Is eating healthily always expensive? Pippa and Georgie discuss this and teach you some vocabulary....
EscucharShould we eat less rice?
Demand for rice is increasing, but is it possible to grow it in a more eco-friendly way? Find a full...
EscucharThe country that measures happiness
Bhutan: The country that measures happiness. Hear all about it and learn some vocabulary with Neil and...
EscucharA vaccine for cancer
There's been a breakthrough in cancer research! Hear all about it and learn some vocabulary with Neil...
EscucharYoung women on social media
How do women in different countries experience the online world?Find a full transcript and worksheet...
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