6 Minute English Podcast
Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations.
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Episodes to download
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Confused by modern idioms?
Thu 28 Jul 2022
We talk about some new expressions that have been introduced to English through the media
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Which are more dangerous: Sharks or humans?
Thu 21 Jul 2022
From monster killers of the sea to endangered species - we talk sharks and vocabulary.
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Climate change and evolution
Thu 14 Jul 2022
We discuss the impact of climate change on today's wildlife.
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Preserving traditional recipes
Thu 7 Jul 2022
We discuss the tastes of our childhood and teach new vocabulary.
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Restoring trust in science
Thu 30 Jun 2022
Modern scientists are under pressure from critics motivated by political views.
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Island life: Is it paradise?
Thu 16 Jun 2022
Rob and Sam discuss some of the problems Pacific islanders face and teach vocabulary.
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The technology of translation
Thu 9 Jun 2022
What is the relationship between translation, technology and the human brain?
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What is the Platinum Jubilee?
Wed 1 Jun 2022
We talk about a very British tradition involving Queen Elizabeth II
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People who can taste words
Thu 26 May 2022
Can you imagine being able to 鈥榯aste鈥� every word that you hear?
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Finding your way in space
Fri 20 May 2022
What鈥檚 up and what鈥檚 down for astronauts who are floating in zero gravity?
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Can VR treat fears and phobias?
Thu 12 May 2022
VR is helping people overcome phobias and even tackling more serious problems.
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Life in the modern office
Thu 5 May 2022
Great or awful? How do people rate office working? We talk about it and teach vocabulary.
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Remembering Desmond Tutu
Thu 28 Apr 2022
Deep convictions and a sense of humour - we talk about a man who helped end apartheid.
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Discoveries of the Deep Sea
Thu 21 Apr 2022
We talk about an extreme environment, and teach you vocabulary along the way.
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Rhetoric: How persuasive are you?
Thu 14 Apr 2022
We talk about an art that started with ancient Greek philosophers
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Britain's love affair with coffee
Thu 7 Apr 2022
It's not all about tea - Britons like coffee too. Learn vocabulary to talk about it.
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Optimists vs Pessimists
Thu 31 Mar 2022
Which one you are may be linked more to your birthplace and age than attitude.
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The world of Agatha Christie
Fri 25 Mar 2022
We discuss one of her most famous characters and teach you related vocabulary.
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Mars: Mysteries of the Red Planet
Thu 17 Mar 2022
Neil and Sam discuss our fascination with the 'Red Planet' and teach you related vocab.
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Why laughter is the best medicine
Thu 10 Mar 2022
Shouldn't we take laughter more seriously? We discuss and teach related vocabulary.
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Is being kind good for you?
Thu 3 Mar 2022
Neil and Sam discuss the benefits of kindness and teach you related vocabulary.
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The benefits of boredom
Thu 17 Feb 2022
We talk about the positive side of boredom and teach you related vocabulary.
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Sleepy in South Korea
Wed 9 Feb 2022
Life in a place where people work longer hours and get less sleep than anywhere else.
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Sleepy in South Korea
Thu 3 Feb 2022
Life in a place where people work longer hours and get less sleep than anywhere else.
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Preparing for the Beijing Winter Olympics
Thu 27 Jan 2022
Artificial snow, coronavirus and controversy surround the Beijing Games starting soon.
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Are personalised diets the best way to be healthy?
Thu 20 Jan 2022
We discuss how microbes matter when it comes to food, and teach some related vocabulary.
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Welcome to the 'metaverse'
Thu 6 Jan 2022
We discuss how things like the metaverse and AI might influence how we live.
