2025-07-17 How can we help wild bees? – 6 Minute English
Introduction We all know that honey is made by bees… but if we consume honey, does it actually help endangered bee species? Phil and Beth discuss this and teach you…
2025-07-10 Do you need to declutter your home? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Do you ever have the feeling you have too much stuff in your house, some of which you no longer need? It sounds like you have clutter! Finding ways…
2025-07-03 How do you say sorry? – 6 Minute English
Introduction When was the last time you had to apologise to somebody? Do you remember how you did it? People say sorry in different ways, depending on their culture. But…
2025-06-26 Are plant-based substitutes healthier than meat? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Do you ever eat plant-based sausages or burgers? Perhaps you have chosen to reduce or eliminate meat from your diet, or perhaps you simply prefer the flavour! But are…
2025-06-19 How do babies communicate? – 6 Minute English
Introduction How do babies manage to let their parents know what they want, when they haven’t yet learnt to speak? Is there a reason behind their seemingly random movements? Neil…
2025-06-12 Can climate change affect our mental health? – 6 Minute English
Introduction How can you protect your mental health from the impacts of climate change? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. This week’s question According to…
2025-06-05 How important is politeness? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Why do we teach children to be polite? Does the language we use really affect what people think of us? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some…
2025-05-29 What’s your favourite kind of noodle? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Have you heard the story that Marco Polo brought noodles back to Italy, leading to the invention of pasta? Do you think it’s true? Neil and Beth discuss this…
2025-05-22 Foods that go crunch – 6 Minute English
Introduction Do you like the crunch of biting into a fresh apple? What about the crunch of biting into a roasted insect? Georgie and Beth discuss this and teach you…
2025-05-15 Which cooking oil is the best? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Which cooking oil do you tend to use in the kitchen? Are some really more healthy than others, or is it just a way for companies to make you…
2025-05-08 Should animals be kept in zoos? – 6 Minute English
Introduction How do you feel about zoos? Some think they are important for education and scientific research; others think they are cruel. Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you…
2025-05-01 Can cows prevent wildfires? – 6 Minute English
Introduction In Spain, a special species of cow has been reintroduced to the wild to help prevent wildfires. A cow firefighter? Now I’ve ‘herd’ everything! Neil and Beth discuss this…
2025-04-24 How climate change affects animal migration – 6 Minute English
Introduction Climate change can affect the way animals migrate, but did you know that some animal migration could be used to fight climate change? Neil and Beth discuss this and…
2025-04-17 Can AI solve crime? – 6 Minute English
Introduction How can artificial intelligence be used to help police solve crime? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. This week’s question In 2020, a magazine…
2025-04-10 Learning multiple languages – 6 Minute English
Introduction Is learning languages good for you? In this episode, Neil is joined by Hannah from the What in the World podcast to talk about people who know lots of…