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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
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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What would the world of athletics look like if athletes were allowed to take drugs? Pippa and Neil discuss the Enhanced Games.

Learn English from authentic BBC programme clips. Get a free worksheet, quiz and transcript for this episode: www... more

The most recent figure from 2024 says that 520 million children are living in conflict zones. That's about one in every five children worldwide. Some of the discussions in this episode will be about death and trauma. Neil and Becca hear from a journa... more

Football players are faster than ever before. But in a game where every tiny decision counts, elite clubs are turning to neuroscience to understand how players can think, decide and perform even faster. Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you som... more

When did you learn to ride a bike? Perhaps you learnt as a child and have not cycled for a long time. Well don't worry, you can pick it up again quickly – it's just like riding a bike! And if you have never cycled, it's not too late to start. With ne... more

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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?
Holly Bridge
Professor of Neuroscience
University of Oxford
Episode: What's in a footballer's brain?
Nicholas Hausler
Founder and CEO
Neuro 11
Episode: What's in a footballer's brain?
Meredith Glaser
CEO of Amsterdam's Urban Cycling Institution
Urban Cycling Institution (Amsterdam)
Episode: Should we cycle more?
Martin Tillman
Transport consultant
Independent consultant, Gulf region
Episode: Should we cycle more?
Charlotte Stirling-Reed
Child nutritionist
Family Dinner Project
Episode: Stress-free family meals
Anne Fischel
Dr. Anne Fischel, co-founder of the Family Dinner Project
Family Dinner Project
Episode: Stress-free family meals
Sharon Wee
Food writer from Singapore
Food writer, Singapore
Episode: Stress-free family meals

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 27.3k ratings
  • ありがとう😭

    めちゃ使いやすいし最高中3までに絶対英語準一取る

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -藤原妹紅-
    Japana month ago
  • The best

    It’s a great English learning resource for both learners and teachers. Very informative and useful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucy1148
    Brazila month ago
  • 太好了!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    这个对英语听力有点帮助!!

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    롸교셔
    China2 months ago
  • I LOVE

    Hello !!!! I love this podcast 🥰❤️😘😍😃🤩😄🥳 Kisses 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Olivia 😍❤️
    France2 months ago
  • 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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    ほくろ☆01
    Japan3 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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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.
Rude emails
Q: Who sent the email requiring workers to justify their employment or resign?
The correct answer was Elon Musk.
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.

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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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