Category: 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Introduction Do you know anyone who has 50 allergies? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. This week’s question What is the most common allergy in…

Introduction Can ginger shots, turmeric and cold water swimming boost your immune system? Georgie and Neil hear from experts and teach you some vocabulary. This week’s question How many colds…

Introduction Is eating healthily always expensive? Pippa and Georgie discuss this and teach you some vocabulary. This week’s question The most expensive restaurant in the world is thought to be…

Introduction Over half the world’s population eats rice and there’s growing demand for it, so is it possible to grow rice in a more eco-friendly way? Beth and Neil discuss…

Introduction Is happiness the key to success? Pippa and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. This week’s question When is International Happiness Day? a) 20th Marchb) 20th…