6 Minute English podcast

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Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations. Find more at https://www.bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

 

#297

How important is play?

We all remember playgrounds when we were children – slides, swings, climbing frames. But h... more

13 Nov 2025

06 MINS

06:40

13 Nov 2025


#296

Do you like garlic?

It makes our food tasty and our breath smelly, but what are some of the other uses of garl... more

06 Nov 2025

06 MINS

06:41

06 Nov 2025


#295

Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?

How do you like your eggs in the morning? Or do you prefer toast, cereal, yogurt or someth... more

30 Oct 2025

06 MINS

06:38

30 Oct 2025


#294

Did a civilisation exist on Earth before humans?

Do you believe that life exists on other planets? Well, here's an even more mysterious ide... more

23 Oct 2025

06 MINS

06:43

23 Oct 2025


#293

Are we too fixated on protein?

We know that protein is important for our health. It plays a crucial role in many of the b... more

16 Oct 2025

06 MINS

06:47

16 Oct 2025


#292

What makes a good citizen?

Is a good citizen someone who votes and follows the law? Or is there more to it? Neil and ... more

09 Oct 2025

06 MINS

06:42

09 Oct 2025


#291

Have you ever seen a whale?

How have humans treated whales throughout history? Their sheer size, their ability to swim... more

02 Oct 2025

06 MINS

06:40

02 Oct 2025


#290

The criminal trade in ancient objects

Many of us like to visit museums to see ancient artefacts in person – it's an exciting way... more

25 Sep 2025

06 MINS

06:41

25 Sep 2025


#289

Would you like a robot companion?

Many of us could use extra help around the house – but what if that help came from a robot... more

18 Sep 2025

06 MINS

06:43

18 Sep 2025


#288

What causes hearing loss?

As we get older, our hearing naturally gets worse. But what are the causes of this decline... more

11 Sep 2025

06 MINS

06:40

11 Sep 2025


#287

The joys of writing lists

Shopping lists, to-do lists, check lists – when was the last time you made, or followed, a... more

04 Sep 2025

06 MINS

06:43

04 Sep 2025


#286

What's it like to be a twin?

Do you know any twins? Or perhaps you are a twin yourself! Many people are fascinated by t... more

28 Aug 2025

06 MINS

06:30

28 Aug 2025


#285

What's your favourite snack?

Do you prefer healthy, homemade snacks... or modern, packaged goodies? Find a full transcr... more

21 Aug 2025

06 MINS

06:41

21 Aug 2025


#284

Grown-ups buying kids’ toys

What was your favourite toy as a child? And would you consider playing with it as an adult... more

14 Aug 2025

06 MINS

06:38

14 Aug 2025


#283

Are you flourishing?

Many of us are familiar with wellbeing, but have you heard about flourishing? Find a full ... more

07 Aug 2025

06 MINS

06:28

07 Aug 2025


#282

What is the manosphere?

Have you ever come across a so-called masculinity influencer on social media? Find a full ... more

31 Jul 2025

06 MINS

06:45

31 Jul 2025


#281

What is degrowth?

Should we shrink the economy to save the planet? Today, Phil is joined by Hannah from BBC ... more

24 Jul 2025

06 MINS

06:58

24 Jul 2025