2024-11-14 The bond between sisters – 6 Minute English
Introduction A relationship between sisters can be one of the closest there is. Neil and Georgie tune in to a BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour special about sisterhood and teach you…
2024-11-07 Having acne – 6 Minute English
Introduction Acne affects people of all ages, but especially teenagers. Neil and Beth listen to a skin doctor talking about the condition and teach you some useful vocabulary. This week’s…
2024-10-31 Why you need a good night’s sleep – 6 Minute English
Introduction Why is it so important to get a good night’s sleep? Georgie and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. This week’s question How much of the…
2024-10-24 Divorce: Why does it happen? – 6 Minute English
Introduction How is divorce talked about in different countries? Georgie and Phil teach you some new vocabulary. This week’s question In Britain, one day of the year in particular is…
2024-10-17 Tech that refuses to die – 6 Minute English
Introduction Why is some old technology still used? Georgie and Phil discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. This week’s question What was the name of the first computer…
2024-10-10 Did Taylor Swift fans cause an earthquake? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Could 73,000 Taylor Swift fans cause an earthquake? Phil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. This week’s question In 1992, the band Madness caused two earthquakes…
2024-10-03 What decides our taste? – 6 Minute English
Introduction What makes us like the flavours we like? Phil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. This week’s question What is the most popular flavour of crisps…
2024-09-26 Learning a new food culture – 6 Minute English
Introduction If you moved to a different country, how would you cope with new kinds of food? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. This week’s question…
2024-09-19 Saving water in the driest place on Earth – 6 Minute English
Introduction How can farmers water their crops when they live in the driest place on Earth? Neil and Beth hear about a solution and teach you some useful vocabulary. This…
2024-09-12 Keeping kids off smartphones – 6 Minute English
Introduction Can you stop your child having a phone if all their friends have one? Neil and Beth teach you some useful vocabulary. This week’s question According to a recent survey,…
2024-09-05 Less salt, better health – 6 Minute English
Introduction Are we all eating too much salt? Neil and Georgie teach you some useful vocabulary. This week’s question Which of the following everyday foods contains most salt? a) meat?b)…
2024-08-29 Chocolate: Meet a real Willy Wonka – 6 Minute English
Introduction Mmm, delicious. Hear a real-life chocolate maker talking about her job! Neil and Beth teach you some useful vocabulary. This week’s question What is Britain’s best-selling chocolate bar? a)…
2024-08-22 Why we love dumplings – 6 Minute English
Introduction Every country seems to have its own version of dumplings! Neil and Beth discuss this delicious food and teach you some useful vocabulary. This week’s question What is suet…
2024-08-15 Kids and climate change – 6 Minute English
Introduction Climate change is worrying for everyone, but especially for young people. Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. This week’s question How did Greta Thunberg’s…
2024-08-08 Birthday cakes – 6 Minute English
Introduction How have birthday cakes changed over the years? Neil and Beth listen to two bakers taking about birthday cakes and teach you some useful vocabulary. This week’s question According…