6 Minute English podcast

6 Minute English

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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

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

 

#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