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.

How 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...

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Are plant-based substitutes healthier than meat?

Are plant-based substitutes any healthier than the meat options they have replaced? Neil and Georgie...

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How do babies communicate?

How do babies let their parents know what they want when they can't speak? Beth and Neil discuss this...

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Can climate change affect our mental health?

How can you protect your mental health from the impacts of climate change?Find a full transcript, worksheet...

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How important is politeness?

Why are we polite? Does what we say really affect what people think of us? Find a full transcript, worksheet...

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What's your favourite kind of noodle?

Neil and Beth discuss the history of noodles and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript,...

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Foods that go crunch

Do you like the crunch of biting into a fresh apple? What about the crunch of biting into a roasted...

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Which 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...

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Should animals be kept in zoos?

How do you feel about zoos? Some think they are important for education and scientific research; others...

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Can cows prevent wildfires?

How are cows helping to prevent wildfires in Spain? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new...

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How climate change affects animal migration

Climate change can affect the way animals migrate, but did you know that some animal migration could...

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Can AI solve crime?

Could artificial intelligence be used to solve a murder? Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive...

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Learning multiple languages

Is learning languages good for you? Hannah from the What in the World podcast joins us to discuss.Listen...

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Are 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....

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Can we boost the immune system?

Can ginger shots, turmeric and cold water swimming boost your immune system? Georgie and Neil hear from...

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Healthy meals on a budget

Is eating healthily always expensive? Pippa and Georgie discuss this and teach you some vocabulary....

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Should 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...

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The country that measures happiness

Bhutan: The country that measures happiness. Hear all about it and learn some vocabulary with Neil and...

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A vaccine for cancer

There's been a breakthrough in cancer research! Hear all about it and learn some vocabulary with Neil...

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Young women on social media

How do women in different countries experience the online world?Find a full transcript and worksheet...

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Rage bait: How online anger makes money

How do people make money from rage bait? Beth and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary....

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Why smells make us feel at home

How can smells make you feel at home?Find a full transcript and worksheet for this episode to help you...

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Becoming a musician

Learn about life as a musician from some people around the UK.Find a full transcript and worksheet for...

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How the world learned to love fast food

How did fast food spread around the world?Find a full transcript and worksheet for this episode to help...

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