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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
2025-04-03 Are we getting more allergic to things? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Do you know anyone who has 50 allergies? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.…
2025-03-27 Can we boost the immune system? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Can ginger shots, turmeric and cold water swimming boost your immune system? Georgie and Neil hear from experts and…
2025-03-20 Healthy meals on a budget – 6 Minute English
Introduction Is eating healthily always expensive? Pippa and Georgie discuss this and teach you some vocabulary. This week’s question The…
2025-03-13 Should we eat less rice? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Over half the world’s population eats rice and there’s growing demand for it, so is it possible to grow…
2025-03-06 The country that measures happiness – 6 Minute English
Introduction Is happiness the key to success? Pippa and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. This week’s…
2025-02-27 A vaccine for cancer – 6 Minute English
Introduction Could a cancer vaccine soon be a reality? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.…
2025-02-20 Young women on social media – 6 Minute English
Introduction How do women in different countries experience the online world? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some…
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.…
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.…
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…
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.…