6 Minute English

Why do we choose to text instead of talk? 03.12.2020 6:19 ↓

Communicating by text has become more and more popular. Neil and Georgina talk about it.

Loneliness 26.11.2020 6:19 ↓

Neil and Rob talk about loneliness and how some people prefer their own company.

Is punctuality important? 19.11.2020 6:19 ↓

We discuss people's attitude to being on time and why some people are always late.

Could you be a victim of online fraud? 12.11.2020 6:19 ↓

We talk about online fraud and teach you some useful vocabulary along the way.

Melting ice sheet: Is it too late? 05.11.2020 6:17 ↓

Many scientists are wondering whether it’s now too late to stop global warming.

Walkman: the music player revolution 29.10.2020 6:18 ↓

Neil and Georgina take a nostalgic look back at the 1980s and the birth of the Walkman.

Could humans live in underwater cities? 22.10.2020 6:17 ↓

Hear about projects to create liveable underwater habitats and learn new vocabulary.

Hacking help for US elections 15.10.2020 6:22 ↓

Rob and Sam discuss plans in the US to reduce the risk of cyber-attacks on election day.

Do chimps have the same emotions as us? 08.10.2020 6:17 ↓

Hear Jane Goodall talk about the deep connections between humans and the great apes.

How can we make the web a better place? 01.10.2020 6:17 ↓

Neil and Sam talk about the subject and teach you vocabulary along the way.

Coronavirus: Dealing with mass unemployment post-pandemic 24.09.2020 6:18 ↓

Neil and Sam discuss the post-Covid job landscape and teach you vocabulary along the way.

Grandma therapy in Zimbabwe 17.09.2020 6:24 ↓

Grandmothers are being trained to provide therapy to people in their community.

Is there a future without bees? 10.09.2020 6:17 ↓

The number of bees is declining at an alarming rate, with serious consequences for us.

How to talk about conspiracy theories 03.09.2020 6:23 ↓

We discuss what to do when you are confronted with someone who spreads falsehoods.

What’s the point of blood types? 27.08.2020 6:23 ↓

In this programme, we’ll be finding out all about blood and teaching you some vocabulary.

Will Covid-19 change cities? 20.08.2020 6:03 ↓

Rob and Neil discuss the future of our cities and teach you useful vocabulary.

Is this the era of distrust? 13.08.2020 6:18 ↓

In an era of fake news, could it be that we are living through a crisis in trust?

No more bosses 06.08.2020 6:17 ↓

Can companies operate better without managers? We talk about it and teach you vocabulary.

The medicine of coronavirus 30.07.2020 6:17 ↓

Neil and Georgina talk about Covid-19 and teach you related vocabulary.

Food made in space 23.07.2020 6:17 ↓

Find out how growing plants in space might help develop better crops.

Sport against poverty 16.07.2020 6:17 ↓

Neil and Sam discuss how sport is giving hope to young people leading the toughest lives.

Covid-19: The office after lockdown 09.07.2020 6:17 ↓

Companies are rushing to install technology to make offices safer. Neil and Sam discuss.

Should we wear a face mask? 02.07.2020 6:20 ↓

Can wearing masks in public help prevent the spread of coronavirus? Rob and Sam discuss.

Millennials and business 25.06.2020 6:22 ↓

Rob and Sam discuss the new generation's desire to make the world a better place.

Is being thrifty a virtue? 18.06.2020 6:17 ↓

Neil and Sam talk about being a saver in a consumer culture and teach you vocabulary.