2026-03-19 How do we adapt to the cold? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Where is the coldest place you have ever been? Did you enjoy the experience? Some people don’t seem to…
2026-03-12 Should we pay more for chocolate? – 6 Minute English
Introduction How often do you eat chocolate? It’s one of the most loved sweet treats in Europe, but a new…
2026-03-05 Why are some animals black and white? – 6 Minute English
Introduction How many animals can you think of that are black and white? Zebras, penguins, orcas, snow leopards… there are…
2026-02-26 The power of pepper – 6 Minute English
Introduction How often do you use pepper? It’s one of the most common spices to add to food, so common…
2026-02-19 Dreaming of being a chef – 6 Minute English
Introduction What did you have for dinner last night? And did you cook it yourself? Many people cook at home…
2026-02-12 Artistic swimming – 6 Minute English
Introduction How long can you hold your breath underwater? And what about if you were doing a gymnastic and dance…
2026-02-02 Rethinking dyslexia – 6 Minute English
Introduction Dyslexia is a condition which makes it difficult for people to read, write and spell. While this may make…
2026-01-29 Why are billionaires building bunkers? – 6 Minute English
Introduction People around the world have been preparing for what they believe will be a major world disaster in the…
2026-01-22 Scared of speaking English? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Do you ever feel scared to speak in English? Lots of people find speaking a different language stressful. Beth…
2025-10-30 Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? – 6 Minute English
Introduction How do you like your eggs in the morning? Or do you prefer toast, cereal, yogurt or something else?…
2026-01-15 What English phrases really mean – 6 Minute English
Introduction We’ve all been there – we’re talking to someone and they say one thing, when we know they mean…
2026-01-08 Is social media dead? – 6 Minute English
Introduction What is your favourite social media platform? Do you still use it as much as you did three or…
2026-01-01 Is it OK to disagree? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Do you find you generally have the same opinions as your friends, or different? And are you able to…
2025-12-25 Was Christmas better in the past? – 6 Minute English
Introduction It’s Christmas time in the UK. And like with celebrations around the world, people have lots of traditions that…
2025-12-18 Finding and eating wild food – 6 Minute English
Introduction Where do you get your fruit and vegetables – a supermarket, a greengrocer… or the wild? For our distant…
2025-12-11 How are horses helping to heal humans? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Horses and humans have had a close relationship for thousands of years, but did you know that horses, along…
2025-12-04 What’s your favourite flavour of crisp? – 6 Minute English
Introduction You might know them as potato chips, but here in the UK we call them crisps… and we love…
2025-11-27 How are influencers affecting politics? – 6 Minute English
Introduction We’ve seen influencers on social media posting about all sorts of things – lifestyle, fashion, sports, travel, gaming and…
2025-11-20 Do you have good dining etiquette? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Do you know the ‘proper’ way to behave during meals? And what would be the worst thing someone could…
2025-11-13 How important is play? – 6 Minute English
Introduction We all remember playgrounds when we were children – slides, swings and climbing frames. But have you heard of…