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6 Minute English Episodes

  1. Penicillin: breaking the mould

    Alice and Neil discuss penicillin, the drug discovered in 1928 by Alexander Fleming

  2. Pedestrianisation - is it good for cities and towns?

    There鈥檚 a fresh interest in keeping cars out of cities. Is it a good idea?

  3. Our love of pets

    Why do we keep, and love, pets? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach new vocabulary.

  4. Optimists vs Pessimists

    Which one you are may be linked more to your birthplace and age than attitude.

  5. On your bike

    Neil and Sophie discuss the ongoing popularity of bicycles

  6. Old tech

    Alice and Neil discuss old tech and why the US Pentagon still uses floppy disks

  7. Objectification

    Neil and Sam discuss if there's any advantage to the beach body trend.

  8. Nudges: The secrets of persuasion

    Are nudges good or bad?

  9. Not going out

    Why are countryside walks no longer so popular?

  10. No more bosses

    Can companies operate better without managers? We talk about it and teach you vocabulary.

  11. New transport on two wheels

    Step on board a hoverboard with Finn and Neil

  12. Never too old

    Is retirement the end of everything or just a door for new opportunities?

  13. Naked in nature

    Hear about why being naked in nature might be good for you.

  14. Mystery flying objects

    What exactly did navy pilots see in 2004? The US investigates these UFOs now, in 2023.

  15. Mushrooms: Medicine or myth?

    Today the medicinal mushroom industry is big business. But are there actually benefits?

  16. Multiple careers

    Are the days of a job for life over?

  17. Miraculous survival

    How did a man fall from a 47 storey skyscraper and survive?

  18. Mindfulness

    Relax, slow down and breathe. Neil and Catherine explore mindfulness

  19. Millennials and business

    Rob and Sam discuss the new generation's desire to make the world a better place.

  20. Microadventures!

    A mini-adventure

  21. Michelle Obama on empowerment

    We discuss Michelle Obama's post-White House visit to the UK and teach you new vocabulary

  22. Michelle Obama and her mission to inspire women

    The former First Lady continues with her mission to try to inspire girls and women.

  23. Mermaids 鈥� Fact or fiction?

    Are mermaids real?

  24. Mermaids 鈥� Fact or fiction?

    Are mermaids real?

  25. Mermaids

    We talk about different variations on the concept of mermaids.

  26. Mermaids

    We talk about different variations on the concept of mermaids, and teach you vocabulary.

  27. Mental health in the workplace

    Neil and Georgina talk about things people can do to make a difference.

  28. Melting ice sheet: Is it too late?

    Many scientists are wondering whether it鈥檚 now too late to stop global warming.

  29. Meet the flavourists

    Is designing a food flavour a dark art? We talk about the people who make flavours.

  30. Meet a real Willy Wonka

    Mmm, delicious. Hear a real-life chocolate maker talking about her job!

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