6 Minute English Episodes Available now
The health benefits of apples
Could there be some truth in the proverb 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'?
Why do we procrastinate?
Do you leave your work until the last minute? If so, this programme is for you!
Doomscrolling: Why do we do it?
We discuss if there is an evolutionary reason why we're attracted to bad news.
Exercise for The Lazy
What's the least amount of exercise you should do to stay healthy?
Can AI have a mind of its own?
Hear about the software engineer who became 'friends' with his computer.
Climate change: Are there too many people?
Does the size of your carbon footprint depend on where in the world you were born?
The hidden life of buffets
We discuss buffet meals and the history behind them and teach related vocabulary.
Songwriting
We discuss the art of songwriting – combining lyrics and music to make a hit song.
United against food waste
According to the UN, one third of the food we grow is thrown away. How can we stop this?
3D printers
We look at the role of 3D printers in medicine, and teach you some related vocabulary.
