6 Minute English

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June 05, 2025 How important is politeness?
Why are we polite? Does what we say really affect what people think of us?
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May 29, 2025 What's your favourite kind of noodle?
Neil and Beth discuss the history of noodles and teach you some new vocabulary.
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May 22, 2025 Foods that go crunch
Do you like the crunch of biting into a fresh apple? What about the crunch of biting into a roasted insect? Georgie and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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May 15, 2025 Which cooking oil is the best?
Which cooking oil do you tend to use in the kitchen? Are some really more healthy than others, or is it just a way for companies to make you buy more expensive products? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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May 08, 2025 Should animals be kept in zoos?
How do you feel about zoos? Some think they are important for education and scientific research; others think they are cruel. Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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May 01, 2025 Can cows prevent wildfires?
How are cows helping to prevent wildfires in Spain? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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April 24, 2025 How climate change affects animal migration
Climate change can affect the way animals migrate, but did you know that some animal migration could be used to fight climate change? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
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April 17, 2025 Can AI solve crime?
Could artificial intelligence be used to solve a murder?
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April 10, 2025 Learning multiple languages
Is learning languages good for you? Hannah from the What in the World podcast joins us to discuss.
Listen to Hannah’s podcast What in the World https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct67x6
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Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/250410

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April 03, 2025 Are we getting more allergic to things?
Do you know anyone who has 50+ allergies? Neil and Beth discuss allergies and teach you some new vocabulary.
Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/250403
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