6 Minute English
BBC Radio • Education
BBC Radio • Education
6 Minute English
BBC Radio • Education
BBC Radio • Education

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Episodes

  • How are horses helping to heal humans?
    Did you know that horses are being used to help with physical and mental illness?
  • What’s your favourite flavour of crisp?
    Why do we like crisps so much?
  • How are influencers affecting politics?
    Do you follow politics on social media?
  • Do you have good dining etiquette?
    Do you know the 'proper' way to behave during meals?
  • How important is play?
    Would you ever consider playing in a bomb site?
  • Do you like garlic?
    Have you ever had garlic breath?
  • Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
    Is a large breakfast the key to maintaining healthy eating habits?
  • Did a civilisation exist on Earth before humans?
    Was there a civilisation with advanced technology on planet Earth before humans?
  • Are we too fixated on protein?
    Has our love for protein come at the expense of other important food groups, like fibre?
  • What makes a good citizen?
    Is a good citizen someone who votes and follows the law? Or is there more to it?
  • Have you ever seen a whale?
    How have humans treated whales throughout history?
  • The criminal trade in ancient objects
    Did you know that there are criminal networks which steal and trade ancient objects?
  • Would you like a robot companion?
    How would you feel if you shared your home with a robot?
  • What causes hearing loss?
    As we get older, our hearing naturally gets worse. What are the causes of this decline?
  • The joys of writing lists
    When was the last time you made, or followed, a list? Phil and Beth discuss this.
  • What's it like to be a twin?
    Many people are fascinated by the lives of twins. Neil and Beth discuss this.
  • What's your favourite snack?
    Do you prefer healthy snacks or modern, packaged treats? Beth and Neil discuss snacks!
  • Grown-ups buying kids’ toys
    It's not just kids who play with toys. Phil and Beth teach you some new vocabulary.
  • Are you flourishing?
    Many of us are familiar with wellbeing, but have you heard about flourishing?
  • What is the manosphere?
    Have you ever come across a so-called masculinity influencer on social media?