6 Minute English Episodes Episode guide
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The joys of writing lists
When was the last time you made, or followed, a list? Phil and Beth discuss this.
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The joy of free diving
We discuss this fascinating sport and teach you related vocabulary.
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The importance of handwashing
Neil and Georgina tell you why handwashing saves lives and teach you vocabulary.
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The impact of plastic
Should we all pay for supermarket plastic bags?
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The Human Library: Life as an open book
Would you like to borrow a person for a half-hour candid conversation?
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The history of swimming
We talk about the history of swimming and teach you related vocabulary along the way.
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The hidden life of buffets
We discuss buffet meals and the history behind them and teach related vocabulary.
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The health benefits of apples
Could there be some truth in the proverb 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'?
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The future of marriage
Why are fewer UK opposite-sex couples getting married? Learn vocabulary about this topic.
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The future of food
Do you know where your food comes from?
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The future of food
Climate change means we might have to change our diets. Let's tuck into some vocabulary.
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The food delivery revolution
Takeaway apps are changing food culture. We talk about it and teach you vocabulary.
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The first space walk
Fifty years ago, on 18 March 1965, Soviet astronaut Alexei Leonov took the first space...
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The fear of numbers
Are you afraid of maths? Neil and Sam talk about numbers and teach you vocabulary.
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The Earth's core
Take a trip with Rob and Alice to find out about the Earth's core
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The decluttering trend
How tidy are you? Learn about the fashion for a clutter-free life.
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The decline of the apostrophe
We discuss this punctuation mark and teach you some vocabulary along the way.
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The criminal trade in ancient objects
Did you know that there are criminal networks which steal and trade ancient objects?
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The country that measures happiness
Is happiness the key to success? In Bhutan they think so.
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The commute
Take a hike with Alice and Neil and learn new vocabulary
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The circular economy
Who should take responsibility for recycling the the goods we buy? Neil and Sam discuss.
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The bond between sisters
A relationship between sisters can be one of the closest there is.
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The benefits of doing nothing
Would being lazy have a purpose in life?
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The benefits of boredom
We talk about the positive side of boredom and teach you related vocabulary.
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The art of tipping
How much should you tip? We discuss this, and other tricky questions, in 6 minutes.
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The art of subtitling
Hear how subtitles can help bring TV and movies to life.
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The art of conversation
We discuss whether the art of conversation is being lost in the era of social media
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The advantages of being tall
Does being taller mean you earn more at work? Neil and Catherine discuss height.
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Tech that refuses to die
Technology is always changing! Or is it...?
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Talking to machines
How is the way we interact with technology affecting the type of language we use?
