6 Minute English
Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. Your weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Thursday.
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Episodes (630)
Love the foods you hate
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The future of food
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Are saunas good for you?
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Weight loss drugs
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How do we adapt to the cold?
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Should we pay more for chocolate?
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Why are some animals black and white?
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The power of pepper
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Dreaming of being a chef
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Artistic swimming
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Rethinking dyslexia
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Why are billionaires building bunkers?
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Scared to speak English?
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What English phrases really mean
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Is social media dead?
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Is it OK to disagree?
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Was Christmas better in the past?
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Finding and eating wild food
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How are horses helping to heal humans?
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What’s your favourite flavour of crisp?
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How are influencers affecting politics?
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Do you have good dining etiquette?
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How important is play?
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Do you like garlic?
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Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
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Did a civilisation exist on Earth before humans?
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Are we too fixated on protein?
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What makes a good citizen?
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Have you ever seen a whale?
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The criminal trade in ancient objects
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Would you like a robot companion?
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What causes hearing loss?
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The joys of writing lists
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What's it like to be a twin?
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What's your favourite snack?
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Grown-ups buying kids’ toys
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Are you flourishing?
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What is the manosphere?
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What is degrowth?
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How can we help wild bees?
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Do you need to declutter your home?
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How do you say sorry?
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Are plant-based substitutes healthier than meat?
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How do babies communicate?
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Can climate change affect our mental health?
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How important is politeness?
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What's your favourite kind of noodle?
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Foods that go crunch
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Which cooking oil is the best?
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Should animals be kept in zoos?
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