6 Minute English Episodes Episode guide
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Why does 'x' mean 'kiss'?
What does the letter 'x' all by itself at the end of a message mean? We'll tell you.
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Why do we take risks?
Alice and Finn talk about the passion some people have for danger
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Why do we push buttons?
Why do people love to push buttons and why do some have a phobia of them?
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Why do we procrastinate?
Do you leave your work until the last minute? If so, this programme is for you!
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Why do we like sad music?
Some people love sad music; others can't stand it. Why?
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Why do we feel awkward?
Neil and Dan discuss what awkwardness is and why we feel it.
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Why do we choose to text instead of talk?
Communicating by text has become more and more popular. Neil and Georgina talk about it.
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Why do teenagers leave their homework until the last minute?
What's going on in a teenager's brain? We hear about research explaining their behaviour
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Why do men want to be fathers?
Why do men want children? Catherine and Neil - a father - discuss and teach vocabulary!
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Why do gibbons sing duets?
Why do gibbons sing duets and what has this got to do with the evolution of language?
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Why do crazes take off?
Alice and Neil discuss why some games, hobbies and activities become crazes
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Why do cities make us rude?
Catherine and Neil discuss why cities make us hostile to each other
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Why did Singapore ban gum?
Do you chew gum and what do you do with it when you've finished?
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Why can't we resist comfort food?
Neil and Rob talk about comfort food and what actually makes us eat it.
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Why are unicorns back in fashion?
Neil and Rob talk about these mythical creatures and teach you some vocabulary.
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Why are prices going up?
We discuss inflation and economics and teach related vocabulary.
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Why are people collecting NFTs?
What are 'non-fungible tokens'? That's what Neil and Sam talk about in this programme.
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Who would you imitate?
Why do we like to impersonate people?
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Who needs a manbag?
A bag for a man
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Who do you think you are?
Alice and Neil discuss identity and how appearances can be deceptive
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Which are more dangerous: Sharks or humans?
From monster killers of the sea to endangered species - we talk sharks and vocabulary.
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Where do your tips go?
We talk about tipping: the act of giving extra money to someone that has served you well.
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When males are not needed
We talk about different animals which can reproduce without having sex.
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When do you feel sleepy?
Alice and Neil discuss circadian rhythms and what shift workers can do to help
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What鈥檚 the point of blood types?
In this programme, we鈥檒l be finding out all about blood and teaching you some vocabulary.
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What鈥檚 the key to happiness?
Hear about what small things you can do to feel happier about life.
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What鈥檚 in a name?
A new wedding trend?
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What's your superpower?
Why are we so fascinated with superheroes?
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What's wetiquette?
When you have to be polite and courteous ... even when you swim!
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What's the point of museums?
Beth and Neil discuss the controversial role of museums in the 21st century.
