2026-09-03 Climate change and extreme weather – 6 Minute English
Introduction Every year we see damage, death and destruction caused by hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons – tropical storms. Is climate…
2026-08-27 How do we describe smells? – 6 Minute English
Introduction What is the worst smell in the world? And what is the best smell? Are there any smells that…
2026-08-20 Sharing the road with driverless cars – 6 Minute English
Introduction Imagine crossing a road and turning to see a car heading towards you… without a driver! While this might…
2026-08-13 Who does the housework? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Unloading the dishwasher, mopping the floor, cleaning the loo… what is your most hated household chore? We all know…
2026-08-06 How do climate scientists make predictions? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Across the world, climate change is already beginning to change the way we live our lives. But how big…
2026-07-30 The Enhanced Games – 6 Minute English
Introduction What would the world of athletics look like if athletes were allowed to take drugs? That’s what the organisers…
2026-07-23 Children in warzones – 6 Minute English
Introduction The most recent figure from 2024 says that 520 million children are living in conflict zones. That’s about one…
2026-07-16 What’s in a footballer’s brain? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Football players are faster than ever before. But in a game where every tiny decision counts, elite clubs are…
2026-07-09 Should we cycle more? – 6 Minute English
Introduction When did you learn to ride a bike? Perhaps you learnt as a child and have not cycled for…
2026-07-02 Rude emails – 6 Minute English
Introduction What is the rudest email you have ever received? We all deal with emails on a daily basis, but…
2026-06-25 Stress-free family meals – 6 Minute English
Introduction Are you a fussy eater? Many of us remember foods that we used to hate as children – some…
2026-06-18 Limiting screen time for children – 6 Minute English
Introduction Many parents worry that their children spend too much time on screens. Governments around the world, such as in…
2026-06-11 How advertisers make us spend money – 6 Minute English
Introduction What was the last thing you bought? And can you remember why you bought that particular thing, rather than…
2026-06-04 The power of poetry – 6 Minute English
Introduction Do you like to read poetry? When was the last time you heard someone recite a poem? Some people…
2026-05-28 Living with debt – 6 Minute English
Introduction Have you ever borrowed money to buy something? Many people have to borrow money to make big purchases, like…
2026-05-21 Making cities feel quieter – 6 Minute English
Introduction What do you prefer – the sounds of birdsong and wind rustling in the trees, or the hum of…
2026-05-14 How reading shapes your brain – 6 Minute English
Introduction Do you remember what it was like before you learnt to read? It’s hard to think back that far!…
2026-05-07 Searching for life on another planet – 6 Minute English
Introduction Does life on another planet exist? Will we ever be able to live on a planet that isn’t Earth?…
2026-04-30 Should we eat ultra-processed food? – 6 Minute English
Introduction What is your ultra-processed guilty pleasure? Many of us love home-cooked food, but when we’re in a rush, it’s…
2026-04-23 Why are we all so stressed? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Worrying about work or exams, war and climate change in the news. It’s no wonder that modern life is…