6 Minute English

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Episodes

Total: 251

Would being lazy have a purpose in life?

The art of subtitling

2023/6/8

Hear how subtitles can help bring TV and movies to life.

Ecotourism: good or bad?

2023/6/1

Is a style of tourism that respects animals and local communities working well?

Mosquito-borne diseases kill 750,000 annually. Could climate change make it worse?

Food shortages

2023/5/18

Listen to an expert on the global food system and learn some vocabulary.

Addicted to war

2023/5/11

A war correspondent tells his story.

Sam and Neil talk about an essential element for life to thrive.

Women in politics

2023/4/27

We discuss some of the reasons why women make up only 26% of the world's politicians.

Beth and Neil discuss the controversial role of museums in the 21st century.

Could your culture influence sadness? We talk about sadness and teach you vocabulary.

Would you eat a Kalette?

2023/4/6

Learn about the world of novelty vegetables.

Hear experts talking about jealousy and envy, and learn related vocabulary.

We discuss the role of crowds in modern life

Food and mood

2023/3/16

We look at the link between what you eat and how you feel.

The dos and don'ts of trying to discuss science with someone who doesn't believe in it.

Hear the story of a woman who replaced her native Czech for English.

Could there be some truth in the proverb 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'?

Why do we procrastinate?

2023/2/16

Do you leave your work until the last minute? If so, this programme is for you!

We discuss if there is an evolutionary reason why we're attracted to bad news.

Exercise for The Lazy

2023/2/2

What's the least amount of exercise you should do to stay healthy?