6 Minute English

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Episodes

Total: 251

Would you like to borrow a person for a half-hour candid conversation?

How safe is a nuclear plant in a world of climate extremes? Listen to Neil and Sam.

Georgina and Rob talk about memory and teach you vocabulary along the way.

We talk about a famous video game character from the 80s.

Is it right for companies selling unhealthy products to sponsor sporting events?

We talk about the music of Wiley and Stormy, and teach you related vocabulary.

Where do your tips go?

2021/10/21

We talk about tipping: the act of giving extra money to someone that has served you well.

Angela Merkel

2021/10/14

Sam and Neil talk about the influential German leader and teach you related vocabulary.

Could AI be used to help fight against climate change?

Why don't people talk more about this aspect of women's lives?

Bitcoin's energy cost

2021/9/27

Bitcoin: is it an investment option for ordinary people?

I love my language!

2021/9/23

Neil and Sam talk about a woman's effort to keep her language alive.

What are 'non-fungible tokens'? That's what Neil and Sam talk about in this programme.

Robot Artists

2021/9/16

Will Robots ever be able to think or dream? Could they fall in love or create art?

Bats: Friend or foe?

2021/9/13

Learn more about these furry flying mammals with Neil and Sam.

Some extreme weather events are puzzling scientists.

Can spending hours online affect the new generation's mental health?

Just like humans, chimps live in social groups, have leaders and a desire for power.

What's behind counting people in a country? Neil and Sam talk about the census.

The fear of numbers

2021/8/23

Are you afraid of maths? Neil and Sam talk about numbers and teach you vocabulary.