6 Minute English

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Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations.

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6 Minute English episodes:

April 25, 2024 Eating for two
Mums-to-be often feel guilty about the food they crave in pregnancy. Georgie and Phil discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. (Image: Getty)
TRANSCRIPT
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April 18, 2024 Dancing for the brain
Not a dancer? You might change your mind once you hear the benefits! Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. (Image: Getty)
TRANSCRIPT  Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/6-minute-english_2023/ep-240418

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7min
April 11, 2024 Nudges: The secrets of persuasion
Are nudges good or bad? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you useful vocabulary.
TRANSCRIPT
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-240411.
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7min
April 04, 2024 Why sitting is bad for health
Could sitting be damaging to our health?
TRANSCRIPT
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-240404
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7min
March 28, 2024 Why everyone loves the underdog
Could being the underdog help you succeed?
TRANSCRIPT
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-240328
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7min
March 21, 2024 Disability in music and theatre
The UK's Equality Act of 2010 guaranteed the rights of disabled people to equal access to education, employment, and services, including music, theatre and the arts. Despite this, it's still difficult for disabled musicians and music fans to perform and see live music. Neil and Georgie introduce you to some ways people are trying to change this, while teaching you some useful vocabulary. (Image: Getty)
TRANSCRIPT
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-240321
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March 14, 2024 What makes a great library?
What makes a library a library? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
TRANSCRIPT
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-240314
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7min
March 07, 2024 Sewing to fight period poverty
TRANSCRIPT
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7min
February 29, 2024 Plastic waste eaten by enzymes
Plastics can be difficult to recycle, could a recently discovered enzyme help? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.
TRANSCRIPT
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-240229
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7min
February 22, 2024 Feed your brain
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7min

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How many episodes does 6 Minute English have?

The podcast currently has 286 episodes available.