6 Minute English Episodes Available now
What is the Platinum Jubilee?
We talk about a very British tradition involving Queen Elizabeth II
People who can taste words
Can you imagine being able to ‘taste’ every word that you hear?
Finding your way in space
What’s up and what’s down for astronauts who are floating in zero gravity?
Can VR treat fears and phobias?
VR is helping people overcome phobias and even tackling more serious problems.
Life in the modern office
Great or awful? How do people rate office working? We talk about it and teach vocabulary.
Remembering Desmond Tutu
Deep convictions and a sense of humour - we talk about a man who helped end apartheid.
Discoveries of the Deep Sea
We talk about an extreme environment, and teach you vocabulary along the way.
Rhetoric: How persuasive are you?
We talk about an art that started with ancient Greek philosophers
Britain's love affair with coffee
It's not all about tea - Britons like coffee too. Learn vocabulary to talk about it.
Optimists vs Pessimists
Which one you are may be linked more to your birthplace and age than attitude.