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6 Minute English

BBC Radio
Climate Change
Artificial Intelligence
Nutrition
Mental Health
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
Dancing

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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Hannah Gelbart
Host of the BBC World Service podcast What in the World
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Episode: Is rejection good for us?
Claudia Hammond
Psychologist
BBC
Episode: Is rejection good for us?
Ade Madiati
BBC World Service reporter who spoke with Mama Shilpa on Rote
BBC World Service
Episode: Who does the housework?
Mama Shilpa
Community leader featured on Rote
Orenji NGO
Episode: Who does the housework?
Anna Maria Socho
Project worker leading workshops in Croatia
Status M NGO
Episode: Who does the housework?
Kate Marvel
NASA climate scientist
NASA
Episode: How do climate scientists make predictions?
Dan Rowan
BBC sports editor
BBC World Service, The Global Story
Episode: The Enhanced Games
Fergal Keane
BBC reporter, renowned for reporting from war zones
BBC World Service
Episode: Children in warzones
Tom Cook
Academy psychologist for Nottingham Forest Football Club
Nottingham Forest Football Club
Episode: What's in a footballer's brain?

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Neil
Host with long-running involvement across episodes; often presents and guides discussions.
Pippa
Co-host frequently guiding segments and interacting with guests.
Phil
Co-host or host contributing expertise and framing topics.
Becca
Host with recurring involvement; contributes to language focus and onboarding.
Georgie
Regular host providing language-focused hosting and Q&A segments.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 27.7k ratings
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Why does heartbreak hurt so much?
Q: In the 1950s, psychologists noticed a link between children's early bonds with their parents and their romantic relationships as adults. Is the theory called A. Contraction theory, B. Attachment theory, or C. Superstition theory?
Attachment theory, which was confirmed later in the discussion, was the correct option and acknowledged as the theory linking early parental bonds to adult relationships.
How do climate scientists make predictions?
Q: Which unit do scientists use to measure the Earth's energy imbalance?
Watts per square meter.
Stress-free family meals
Q: What is considered the correct approach to avoid turn meals into a battleground?
Don't pressure your child to eat everything on the plate; instead offer choices and create a relaxed mealtime atmosphere.
Stress-free family meals
Q: Which recommendation did Charlotte Stirling-Reed offer for stress-free family meals?
Introduce your child to lots of new flavours quickly, as one quiz option suggested, which the hosts discuss before revealing the correct choice later.
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Q: Who sent the email requiring workers to justify their employment or resign?
The correct answer was Elon Musk.

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A concise, language-learning focused show that uses short, transcript-friendly episodes to teach practical English and common phrases through a wide range of topics. Across recent samples, listeners are exposed to science explanations, climate, sports ethics, urban planning, parenting, and cultural topics, all paired with vocabulary in context and brief quizzes. The format blends expert commentary with real-world examples, vocabulary explanations, and light storytelling, making it useful for learners who want to hear natural speech in brief, repeatable bites. A standout aspect is the recurring use of guest experts and researchers to ground explanations, plus a steady emphasis on accessible English and take-away phrases for everyday use.

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