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…
2025-05-19 Help – Office English
Introduction How do you ask for help at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about…
2025-05-12 Feedback – Office English
Introduction Do you know how to talk about other people’s work politely? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and…
2025-05-05 Cold calls – Office English
Introduction Do you ever have to call or email people you don’t know at work? In this episode of Office…
2025-04-28 Misunderstandings – Office English
Introduction What do you do if you don’t understand something at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and…
2025-04-21 Delegating – Office English
Introduction Are you a bit of a control freak at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil…
2025-04-14 Presentations – Office English
Introduction Do you find giving presentations stressful? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about ways you…
2025-04-07 Saying no – Office English
Introduction Is it OK to say no at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about…
2024-03-25 Selling yourself – Office English
Introduction It’s important to be able to talk about our achievements at work. How do you talk about your strengths?…
2024-03-18 Negotiating – Office English
Introduction It can be stressful to make sure you get the best price for something. Do you know how to…
2024-03-12 Conflict – Office English
Introduction We don’t always agree with people at work. But we still need to get the job done. In this…
2024-03-04 Bad news – Office English
Introduction Nobody likes to talk about bad news. But sometimes at work, we have to. Do you know the phrases…
2024-02-26 Work events – Office English
Introduction We meet new people at work all the time. Do you know how to start a conversation with them?…
2024-02-19 Mistakes – Office English
Introduction When mistakes happen at work, it can be stressful! In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk…
2024-02-12 Calls and instant messages – Office English
Introduction In the modern office, there are so many ways to communicate with colleagues. How can you communicate clearly on…
2024-02-05 Chasing people – Office English
Introduction What happens when you ask someone to do something at work, and they don’t do it? It can be…
2024-01-30 Meetings – Office English
Introduction Meetings at work can be stressful spaces to speak. Do you struggle to talk about your ideas in meetings?…
2024-01-29 Emails – Office English
Introduction Do you struggle to write the perfect email at work? It can be difficult to know how formal or…