6 Minute English Podcast
Learn and practise useful English with clips from programmes around the BBC.
Find more at bbclearninenglish.com
Learn and practise useful English with clips from programmes around the BBC.
Each week, we talk about an interesting topic and learn helpful words and phrases used in natural spoken English - all in 6 minutes!
Practise your listening and hear natural spoken English.
Find more at
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
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Episodes to download
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Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
Thu 30 Oct 2025
Is a large breakfast the key to maintaining healthy eating habits?
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Did a civilisation exist on Earth before humans?
Thu 23 Oct 2025
Was there a civilisation with advanced technology on planet Earth before humans?
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Are we too fixated on protein?
Thu 16 Oct 2025
Has our love for protein come at the expense of other important food groups, like fibre?
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What makes a good citizen?
Thu 9 Oct 2025
Is a good citizen someone who votes and follows the law? Or is there more to it?
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The criminal trade in ancient objects
Thu 25 Sep 2025
Did you know that there are criminal networks which steal and trade ancient objects?
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Would you like a robot companion?
Thu 18 Sep 2025
How would you feel if you shared your home with a robot?
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What causes hearing loss?
Thu 11 Sep 2025
As we get older, our hearing naturally gets worse. What are the causes of this decline?
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The joys of writing lists
Thu 4 Sep 2025
When was the last time you made, or followed, a list? Phil and Beth discuss this.
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What's it like to be a twin?
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Many people are fascinated by the lives of twins. Neil and Beth discuss this.
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What's your favourite snack?
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Do you prefer healthy snacks or modern, packaged treats? Beth and Neil discuss snacks!
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Grown-ups buying kids’ toys
Thu 14 Aug 2025
It's not just kids who play with toys. Phil and Beth teach you some new vocabulary.
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Are you flourishing?
Thu 7 Aug 2025
Many of us are familiar with wellbeing, but have you heard about flourishing?
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What is the manosphere?
Thu 31 Jul 2025
Have you ever come across a so-called masculinity influencer on social media?
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What is degrowth?
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Should we shrink the economy to save the planet? Phil and Hannah discuss this.
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How can we help wild bees?
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Did you know that many species of wild bees are endangered in the UK? How can we help?
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Do you need to declutter your home?
Thu 10 Jul 2025
Is your home neat and tidy? Or full of stuff you don't need? You might need to declutter!
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How do you say sorry?
Thu 3 Jul 2025
When was the last time you had to apologise to somebody? Do you remember how you did it?
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Are plant-based substitutes healthier than meat?
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Are plant-based substitutes any healthier than the meat options they have replaced?
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How do babies communicate?
Thu 19 Jun 2025
What does it mean when newborn babies wave their arms and legs about?
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Can climate change affect our mental health?
Thu 12 Jun 2025
How can you protect your mental health from the impacts of climate change?
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How important is politeness?
Thu 5 Jun 2025
Why are we polite? Does what we say really affect what people think of us?
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What's your favourite kind of noodle?
Thu 29 May 2025
Neil and Beth discuss the history of noodles and teach you some new vocabulary.
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Which cooking oil is the best?
Thu 15 May 2025
Are some cooking oils better for your health than others?
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Should animals be kept in zoos?
Thu 8 May 2025
How do you feel about zoos? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach some new vocabulary.
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Can cows prevent wildfires?
Thu 1 May 2025
How are cows helping to prevent wildfires in Spain? Beth and Neil discuss this.
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How climate change affects animal migration
Thu 24 Apr 2025
Climate change can affect the way animals migrate, Neil and Beth discuss this.
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