6 Minute English

We discuss the impact of climate change on today's wildlife.

We discuss the tastes of our childhood and teach new vocabulary.

Modern scientists are under pressure from critics motivated by political views.

Learn about the invention of the atomic bomb

Rob and Sam discuss some of the problems Pacific islanders face and teach vocabulary.

What is the relationship between translation, technology and the human brain?

We talk about a very British tradition involving Queen Elizabeth II

Can you imagine being able to ‘taste’ every word that you hear?

What’s up and what’s down for astronauts who are floating in zero gravity?

VR is helping people overcome phobias and even tackling more serious problems.

Great or awful? How do people rate office working? We talk about it and teach vocabulary.

Deep convictions and a sense of humour - we talk about a man who helped end apartheid.

We talk about an extreme environment, and teach you vocabulary along the way.

We talk about an art that started with ancient Greek philosophers

It's not all about tea - Britons like coffee too. Learn vocabulary to talk about it.

Which one you are may be linked more to your birthplace and age than attitude.

We discuss one of her most famous characters and teach you related vocabulary.

Neil and Sam discuss our fascination with the 'Red Planet' and teach you related vocab.

Shouldn't we take laughter more seriously? We discuss and teach related vocabulary.

Neil and Sam discuss the benefits of kindness and teach you related vocabulary.

Neil and Sam discuss eating insects and teach you related vocabulary.

We talk about the positive side of boredom and teach you related vocabulary.

Life in a place where people work longer hours and get less sleep than anywhere else.

Life in a place where people work longer hours and get less sleep than anywhere else.

Artificial snow, coronavirus and controversy surround the Beijing Games starting soon.

We discuss how microbes matter when it comes to food, and teach some related vocabulary.

Learn about how languages get invented

We discuss how things like the metaverse and AI might influence how we live.

We discuss whether plants can 'remember' stressful situations, such as droughts or pests.

We talk about the maths formulas that are increasingly part of our lives.

Could diamonds help to prevent a climate catastrophe? That's what we discuss.

How can we make video conferences feel more natural? That's what Sam and Neil talk about.

Would you like to borrow a person for a half-hour candid conversation?

How safe is a nuclear plant in a world of climate extremes? Listen to Neil and Sam.

Georgina and Rob talk about memory and teach you vocabulary along the way.

We talk about a famous video game character from the 80s.

Is it right for companies selling unhealthy products to sponsor sporting events?

We talk about the music of Wiley and Stormy, and teach you related vocabulary.

We talk about tipping: the act of giving extra money to someone that has served you well.

Sam and Neil talk about the influential German leader and teach you related vocabulary.

Could AI be used to help fight against climate change?

Why don't people talk more about this aspect of women's lives?

Bitcoin: is it an investment option for ordinary people?

Neil and Sam talk about a woman's effort to keep her language alive.

What are 'non-fungible tokens'? That's what Neil and Sam talk about in this programme.

Will Robots ever be able to think or dream? Could they fall in love or create art?

Learn more about these furry flying mammals with Neil and Sam.

Some extreme weather events are puzzling scientists.

Can spending hours online affect the new generation's mental health?

Just like humans, chimps live in social groups, have leaders and a desire for power.