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6 Minute English

BBC Radio
Climate Change
Artificial Intelligence
Mental Health
Nutrition
Social Media
BBC Learning English
Sitting
Acne
Snacking
Crisps
Robotics
Healthy Eating
Child Development
Nudge Theory
Plastic Pollution
Elderly Care
Whales
English Language
BBC Radio 4
India

Learn and practise useful English with clips from programmes around the BBC.

Each week, we talk about an interesting topic and learn helpful words and phrases used in natural spoken English - all in 6 minutes!

Practise your listening and hear natural spoken English.

Find more at www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish

Follow us at www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

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Many parents worry that their children spend too much time on screens. Governments around the world, such as in the UK, Australia and China, are introducing online safety measures to limit the amount of screen time for children or prevent them access... more

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What was the last thing you bought? And can you remember why you bought that particular thing, rather than something else? We all like to think we make rational, independent choices when we buy things, but advertisers are constantly trying different ... more

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Do you like to read poetry? When was the last time you heard someone recite a poem? Some people may just think of poetry as something they studied at school, but for many people it has a powerful presence in their lives. Poetry can help you connect w... more

Many people have to borrow money to make big purchases, like buying a house or a car. When you do this, you have to pay the money back over time – the money you owe is a debt. With the current cost of living getting increasingly high, some people are... more

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Dean Ward
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Takwa Khalifi
World Food Programme representative
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Episode: How advertisers make us spend money
Liv Torque
Poet, based on a study Liv discussed for People Fixing the World
Hot Poets/People Fixing the World
Episode: The power of poetry
Cat Bruce
Environmental scientist whose study Liv based her poem on
University/Environmental science community
Episode: The power of poetry
Marianne Wolfe
Author of Reader Come Home, psychologist referenced in the episode
Author/Researcher
Episode: How reading shapes your brain
Rebecca Gottlieb
Psychologist and neuroscientist quoted in the episode
BBC World Service interviewee
Episode: How reading shapes your brain
Annabel Rackham
Health reporter, BBC World Service Programme What in the World
BBC World Service
Episode: Should we eat ultra-processed food?
Hannah Gelbart
Presenter of BBC World Service's What in the World
BBC World Service
Episode: Should we eat ultra-processed food?
Claudia Hammond
BBC presenter and psychologist
BBC World Service
Episode: Why are we all so stressed?

Hosts

Neil
Host of the show and a prolific voice on 6 Minute English, often guiding conversations with learner-friendly explanations.
Pippa
Co-host contributing to 6 Minute English episodes, helps steer vocabulary and topic framing.
Georgie
Host focusing on language learning content and episode structure alongside primary host.
Becca
Co-host/primary contributor involved in episode hosting and vocabulary guidance.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 27.1k ratings
  • お世話になっております

    いつも小五の息子と一緒に、英検準1級の勉強のため、聞かせてもらっています。

    いろんなトピックがあって、興味深く、楽しく聴いています。

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    5
    ほくろ☆01
    Japan2 months ago
  • Good 👍

    I love this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bunnies CoCo
    Hong Kong2 months ago
  • Toller Podcast

    Aber leider immer nur 6 bis 7 Minuten lang 😅

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Was geht yallah.
    Germany3 months ago
  • 关于听不了的问题

    这个资源需要全球互联网络访问能力

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    nil@2018
    China3 months ago
  • 每一集都播放不了

    播放不了啊

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    2
    抹额欧涂哟德
    China3 months ago

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Fans appreciate guest insights and practical language examples for everyday topics
Listeners praise concise format and vocabulary focus, useful for quick study
Several comments note playback/platform issues; overall positive sentiment

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How advertisers make us spend money
Q: What's the name of the theory that says people respond to small prompts to change their behaviour?
Nudge theory, which suggests subtle prompts can steer decisions without overt persuasion.
Living with debt
Q: According to debt support group The Money Charity, roughly how much is the average British adult in debt through credit cards, overdrafts and personal loans?
The host reveals the correct approximate amount later in the episode, which is £4,232.
How reading shapes your brain
Q: Why is reading considered a co-opted process rather than a natural, pre-wired skill?
Because there is no dedicated reading brain, reading relies on recruiting and linking brain regions responsible for vision, audition, language, and attention.
How reading shapes your brain
Q: The longest novel in the world is widely thought to be by Marcel Proust; how many words does it contain?
The options were A) 130,000, B) 1.3 million, or C) 13 million; the episode later confirms the answer is B with 1.3 million words.
Should we eat ultra-processed food?
Q: Is it OK to eat ultra-processed foods once in a while?
Yes, the hosts suggest it's acceptable to enjoy ultra-processed foods in moderation, contrasting convenience with the idea of avoiding them entirely.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 6 Minute English

What is 6 Minute English about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Six-minute segments explore practical English learning through concise, topic-driven discussions. Episodes blend vocabulary coaching with real-world themes—from reading and science to food, stress, and urban life—delivering digestible explanations, quick quizzes, and language tips. The format emphasizes accessible, natural English usage and culture-shaded insights, making it appealing to learners seeking bite-sized, repeatable listening that also serves as a lightweight primer on current topics.

A standout feature is the recurring emphasis on teaching vocabulary and phrasing within engaging narratives and relatable scenarios, often enriched by guest experts and diverse perspectives. A consistent strength is the clear translation of concept... more

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