6 Minute English

2025-02-13 Rage bait: How online anger makes money – 6 Minute English

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

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2025-02-06 Why smells make us feel at home – 6 Minute English

Introduction How can smells make you feel at home? Beth and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.…

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2025-01-30 Becoming a musician – 6 Minute English

Introduction Ever wanted to be a musician? Learn about life as a musician from some people around the UK who…

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2025-01-23 How the world learned to love fast food – 6 Minute English

Introduction How did fast food spread around the world? Beth and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.…

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2025-01-16 Which country has the best schools? – 6 Minute English

Introduction How do you compare education systems? Beth and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. This week's…

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2025-01-09 Eating 50-year-old stew – 6 Minute English

Introduction Would you eat a stew that's been in a pot for 50 years? Beth and Phil discuss this and…

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2025-01-02 Are you drinking enough water? – 6 Minute English

Introduction How much water do you drink every day? Is it enough? Beth and Phil discuss this and teach you some…

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2024-12-26 Embarrassed to go to the doctor? – 6 Minute English

Introduction What are the consequences of medical embarrassment? Beth and Neil discuss this issue and teach you some new vocabulary.…

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2024-12-19 Call centres: Are you talking to AI? – 6 Minute English

Introduction Have you ever phoned up a company and had your call held in a queue? Could AI make this…

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2024-12-12 Making ‘mum friends’ – 6 Minute English

Introduction Is making new ‘mum friends’ really the positive experience it’s often described as, or an additional stress for already…

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