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6 Minute English

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Plastic Pollution
Nutrition
Moon
Female Farmers
Pets
Greed
Loneliness
Healthy Eating
Sexism
Victorian Era
Sugar
Brain Health
Batch Cooking
Chemical Recycling
Period Poverty
Algorithms
Mental Health
Adolescents
Little Italy
Italian Cuisine

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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How often do you eat chocolate? It's one of the most loved sweet treats in Europe, but a new EU law could make chocolate more expensive. A business owner, who has small cocoa farms in these places, shares their thoughts and concerns about the new law... more

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How many animals can you think of that are black and white? Zebras, penguins, orcas, snow leopards… there are loads! But have you ever wondered why these animals have developed such unique and striking appearances? Neil and Becca discuss this and tea... more

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How often do you use pepper? It's one of the most common spices to add to food, so common in fact that many of us don't just use it when cooking, but also place it on our dinner tables to add extra flavour! But how much do we really know about pepper... more

What did you have for dinner last night? And did you cook it yourself? Many people cook at home regularly, for themselves and for others, but have you ever thought about cooking professionally? Working in a restaurant can be tough, but for some peopl... more

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Mathilde Rollinger
Owner of Apeis Rollinger spice shop, Paris
Apeis Rollinger Spice Shop
Episode: The power of pepper
Jean-Tel Dartnall
South African chef who opened her own award-winning restaurant, Mosaic, inspired by botanical cuisine.
Mosaic
Episode: Dreaming of being a chef
Sylvia Solomoshyova
European Championship medallist and artistic swimmer
Episode: Artistic swimming
Kate Griggs
Founder of the charity Made by Dyslexia
Made by Dyslexia
Episode: Rethinking dyslexia
Dr. Maggie Adair in Pocock
Space scientist and dyslexic
Episode: Rethinking dyslexia
Natalia Jimenez
BBC reporter discussing the prepper mentality and billionaire bunkers
BBC
Episode: Why are billionaires building bunkers?
Hanan Razek
Journalist at BBC Arabic and host of the Beating Speaking Anxiety podcast
BBC Arabic
Episode: Scared to speak English?
Han Luow
Professor of Chinese at Lafayette College
Lafayette College
Episode: Scared to speak English?
Derek Bousfield
Linguist and guest speaker discussing hyperbole.
Episode: What English phrases really mean

Hosts

Georgie, Beth, Neil
Georgie is described as an English teacher and presenter; Beth and Neil frequently host, including education-focused and general English segments. All are affiliated with BBC Learning English.
Pippa, Beth, Neil, Georgie
Pippa frequently hosts, with Beth and Neil as regulars; Georgie also appears as host in episodes focusing on language learning and education.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 26.7k ratings
  • A high-quality English Radio

    This 6 Minute English can let me learn more vocabulary and knowledges. Also, you can use a little time to learn a large amount of vocabulary or knowledges. Moreover, the questions make my brain more efficient. I highly recommend this radio!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arsene wong
    Hong Konga month ago
  • this is great

    we want you like best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    王风0453
    Chinaa month ago
  • 听不了

    就这个英文的听不了,怎么回事,平台需要尽快解决

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    慢下来成长
    China2 months ago
  • This broadcasting was…

    This broadcasting made easy to speak English. Thanks. I love you~

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    세상은 넓고 배울 건 많다
    South Korea2 months ago
  • 播放方法:

    挂英区的🪜就可以了

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ae_lucifer
    China2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive feedback about learning usable phrases and improving listening comprehension.
Overall, the show is perceived as helpful for English learners and engaging due to approachable hosts and real-world topics.
Some playback issues and platform-specific accessibility complaints are noted in a minority of reviews.
Listeners appreciate concise, vocabulary-forward episodes that fit into short listening sessions.

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The power of pepper
Q: What is unusual about Phu Quoc, a white pepper from Vietnam?
The quiz explores options about whether it makes people cry, tastes like parmesan, or costs more than gold, with the correct choice being that it tastes like parmesan.
Why are some animals black and white?
Q: According to one theory, why might some animals be black and white to warn predators, and what is the scientific term for this?
The idea is aposematism, or warning coloration, but the specific term mentioned in the episode is aposematism, with the correct option being c.
Dreaming of being a chef
Q: Who is the winner of the most Michelin stars ever?
The most Michelin stars ever won is by French chef Joël Robuchon with 31 stars.
Artistic swimming
Q: Artistic swimming became an Olympic sport in 1984, but which country has won the most gold medals since then?
Phil guessed China, but the correct answer is Russia.
Rethinking dyslexia
Q: Which famous scientist was dyslexic?
Albert Einstein was dyslexic.

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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?

A bite-sized language-learning show delivering concise, topic-driven conversations that center on practical English vocabulary, phrases, and cultural context. Episodes cover a wide range of subjects—from science and technology to food, culture, and daily life—while weaving in explanatory notes and quick quizzes to reinforce learning. The format is designed for fast listening, with clear takeaways and glossary-style terms, making it easy for listeners to pick up usable language and keep up with natural spoken English. A notable strength is the blend of accessible topics with authentic real-life examples, often featuring guests who are subject-matter experts or practitioners, which adds credibility and real-world relevance for learners and pr... more

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