6 Minute English Episodes Available now
How to talk to a climate denier
The dos and don'ts of trying to discuss science with someone who doesn't believe in it.
Losing your mother tongue
Hear the story of a woman who replaced her native Czech for English.
The health benefits of apples
Could there be some truth in the proverb 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'?
Why do we procrastinate?
Do you leave your work until the last minute? If so, this programme is for you!
Doomscrolling: Why do we do it?
We discuss if there is an evolutionary reason why we're attracted to bad news.
Exercise for The Lazy
What's the least amount of exercise you should do to stay healthy?
Can AI have a mind of its own?
Hear about the software engineer who became 'friends' with his computer.
Climate change: Are there too many people?
Does the size of your carbon footprint depend on where in the world you were born?
The hidden life of buffets
We discuss buffet meals and the history behind them and teach related vocabulary.
Songwriting
We discuss the art of songwriting – combining lyrics and music to make a hit song.