6 Minute English

Artistic swimming

<p>How long can you hold your breath underwater? And what about if you were doing a gymnastic and dance routine as well...? Artistic swimming, which used to be known as synchronised swimming, requires dedication, hard work and passion. Phil and Becca discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a transcript and worksheet for this episode here: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260212">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260212</a></p><p>Want to improve your speaking confidence? Learn from experts about how to fight your fears of speaking in our new series 'Beating Speaking Anxiety': ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety</a></p><p>And don't forget to sign up to our free newsletter, where we share our tips and weekly highlights every Wednesday: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599">https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599</a></p><p>Other podcasts you might enjoy: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories</p>

Rethinking dyslexia

<p>Dyslexia is a condition which makes it difficult for people to read, write and spell. But, can the ability to process information differently actually be an advantage? And why do dyslexics make excellent spies? Phil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260205">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260205</a></p><p>BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY: ✔️<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

Why are billionaires building bunkers?

<p>People around the world have been preparing for what they believe will be a major world disaster in the near future. Now, some tech billionaires are joining the trend by building underground bunker complexes to keep them safe if the world order collapses. Do they know something we don't? Neil discusses this with Hannah, from the What in the World podcast, and they teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-26029">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-26029</a></p><p>BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY: ✔️<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

Scared to speak English?

<p>Do you ever feel scared to speak in English? Lots of people find speaking a different language stressful. Beth and Pippa talk about learning languages and how to fight your fears of speaking English.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-26012">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-26012</a></p><p>BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY: ✔️<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxiety</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work </p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

What English phrases really mean

<p>We've all been there – we're talking to someone and they say one thing, when we know they mean something else! British people love to play with language, using it deliberately to disguise, misdirect or even change their meaning entirely. But why do we do it? And what are some of the common things to look out for? Pippa and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260115">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260115</a></p><p>Learning English from the News - learn English from news headlines here: ✔️<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2026">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2026</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work </p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

Is social media dead?

<p>What is your favourite social media platform? Do you still use it as much as you did three or four years ago? With the rise of generative AI, many social media users are finding their feeds cluttered with content that they feel no real connection with. Is social media on a downward spiral? Neil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260108">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260108</a></p><p>The Listening Room - improve your listening skills here: ✔️<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_room">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_room</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work </p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

Is it OK to disagree?

<p>Are we becoming a divided society? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. </p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260101">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260101</a></p><p>The Listening Room - improve your listening skills here: ✔️<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_room">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_room</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

Was Christmas better in the past?

<p>It's Christmas time in the UK. And like with celebrations around the world, people have lots of traditions that they do every year, and memories about Christmas from their childhood. But were the Christmases of the past as magical as we remember? Neil and Beth discuss a strange emotion we can feel at Christmas called nostalgia.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251225">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251225</a></p><p>The Reading Room - improve your reading skills here: ✔️<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

Finding and eating wild food

<p>Where do you get your fruit and vegetables – a supermarket, a greengrocer... or the wild? For our distant ancestors, foraging for wild food was vital for survival, while these days we tend to rely on farmed food, bought in shops. Pippa and Beth discuss foraging and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251218">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251218</a></p><p>The Reading Room - improve your reading skills here: ✔️<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

How are horses helping to heal humans?

<p>Horses and humans have had a close relationship for thousands of years, but did you know that horses, along with other animals, are being used to help with physical and mental illness? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251211">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251211</a></p><p>The Reading Room - improve your reading skills here: ✔️<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

What’s your favourite flavour of crisp?

<p>You might know them as potato chips, but here in the UK we call them crisps... and we love them! With many different shapes, sizes and flavours, there's a lot to choose from, but why do we like them so much? And what are some of the other crispy snacks enjoyed around the world? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: </p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251204">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251204</a></p><p>LEARN ENGLISH GRAMMAR </p><p>Improve your grammar here: </p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-grammar">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-grammar</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: </p><p>Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a></p><p>Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work </p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

How are influencers affecting politics?

<p>We've seen influencers on social media posting about all sorts of things – from lifestyle and fashion, to sports, travel, gaming and music. But did you know that some social media influencers are trying to get involved in politics? Beth and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251127">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251127</a></p><p>LEARN ENGLISH GRAMMAR Improve your grammar here: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-grammar">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-grammar</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

Do you have good dining etiquette?

<p>Do you know the 'proper' way to behave during meals? And what would be the worst thing someone could do while eating? This episode is all about etiquette, what makes good table manners and what is considered rude! Phil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251120">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251120</a></p><p>LEARN ENGLISH GRAMMAR Improve your grammar here: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-grammar">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-grammar</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work </p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

How important is play?

<p>We all remember playgrounds when we were children – slides, swings, climbing frames. But have you heard of the new playgrounds which are designed to include things that others might consider junk... like old tyres and wooden pallets! Pippa and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251113">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251113</a></p><p>THE READING ROOM Improve your reading here: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

Do you like garlic?

<p>It makes our food tasty and our breath smelly, but what are some of the other uses of garlic...? Apart from warding off vampires, of course! Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251106">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251106</a></p><p>THE READING ROOM Improve your reading here: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?

<p>How do you like your eggs in the morning? Or do you prefer toast, cereal, yogurt or something else? Maybe you usually don't bother with breakfast! Well, some experts believe that a large breakfast could be the key to maintaining healthy eating habits. Georgie and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251030">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251030</a></p><p>THE READING ROOM Improve your reading here: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

Did a civilisation exist on Earth before humans?

<p>Do you believe that life exists on other planets? Well, here's an even more mysterious idea: Have you ever considered that there might have been another civilisation with advanced technology on planet Earth... before humans? Beth and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251023">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251023</a></p><p>THE READING ROOM Improve your reading here: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work </p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

Are we too fixated on protein?

<p>We know that protein is important for our health. It plays a crucial role in many of the body's functions, including growth, repair, the immune system and, of course, building muscles! But has our love for protein come at the expense of other important food groups, like fibre? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251016">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251016</a></p><p>THE READING ROOM: Improve your reading skills here: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work </p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

What makes a good citizen?

<p>Is a good citizen someone who votes and follows the law? Or is there more to it? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251009">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251009</a></p><p>Real conversations in easy English: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

Have you ever seen a whale?

<p>How have humans treated whales throughout history? Their sheer size, their ability to swim to great depths and their whale song have captured our imaginations throughout history. But have humans always had a positive relationship with whales? Phil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251002">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251002</a></p><p>THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE for elementary learners: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_london_letter_challenge/">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_london_letter_challenge/</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

The criminal trade in ancient objects

<p>Many of us like to visit museums to see ancient artefacts in person – it's an exciting way to learn about the history and culture of different civilisations. But did you know that there are criminal networks which steal and trade these ancient objects? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250925">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250925</a></p><p>THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE for elementary learners: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_london_letter_challenge/">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_london_letter_challenge/</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work </p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

Would you like a robot companion?

<p>Many of us could use extra help around the house – but what if that help came from a robot? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250918">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250918</a></p><p>THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE for elementary learners: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_london_letter_challenge/">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_london_letter_challenge/</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

What causes hearing loss?

<p>As we get older, our hearing naturally gets worse. But what are the causes of this decline? And is there anything we can do to prevent it? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250911">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250911</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>TRY LEARNING ENGLISH FROM THE NEWS: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work </p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

The joys of writing lists

<p>Shopping lists, to-do lists, check lists – when was the last time you made, or followed, a list? When you stop to think about it, many of the things we read and write in our everyday lives are some sort of list, but why are they so common? Phil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250904">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250904</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>TRY LEARNING ENGLISH FROM THE NEWS: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work </p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

What's it like to be a twin?

<p>Do you know any twins? Or perhaps you are a twin yourself! Many people are fascinated by the lives of twins, but what questions should you avoid asking when you meet a twin? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250828">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250828</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>TRY LEARNING ENGLISH FROM THE NEWS: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work </p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

What's your favourite snack?

<p>Do you prefer healthy, homemade snacks... or modern, packaged goodies?</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250821">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250821</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>TRY LEARNING ENGLISH FROM THE NEWS: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

Grown-ups buying kids’ toys

<p>What was your favourite toy as a child? And would you consider playing with it as an adult...? It's not just kids who like to play with toys – many adults like to buy kids' toys for themselves! Phil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250814">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250814</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>TRY LEARNING ENGLISH FROM THE NEWS: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a> Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work </p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

Are you flourishing?

<p>Many of us are familiar with wellbeing, but have you heard about flourishing?</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250807">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250807</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>TRY LEARNING ENGLISH FROM THE NEWS:</p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:</p><p>Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a></p><p>Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS?</p><p>Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

What is the manosphere?

<p>Have you ever come across a so-called masculinity influencer on social media?</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250731">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250731</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>TRY LEARNING ENGLISH FROM THE NEWS:</p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:</p><p>Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a></p><p>Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS?</p><p>Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>

What is degrowth?

<p>Should we shrink the economy to save the planet? Today, Phil is joined by Hannah from BBC podcast What in the world who explains the idea of degrowth.</p><p>Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250724">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250724</a></p><p>Watch episodes of What in the World on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxxrFOqY6Iw&amp;list=PLz_B0PFGIn4eMOlGZclzdcHmv7s8BFQE6">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxxrFOqY6Iw&amp;list=PLz_B0PFGIn4eMOlGZclzdcHmv7s8BFQE6</a> Or listen here <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xtvrv">https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xtvrv</a></p><p>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters</a></p><p>TRY LEARNING ENGLISH FROM THE NEWS:</p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025</a></p><p>FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:</p><p>Visit our website ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish</a></p><p>Follow us ✔️ <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus">https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</a></p><p>LIKE PODCASTS?</p><p>Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work</p><p>They're all available by searching in your podcast app.</p>