6 Minute English

6 Minute English

Learn and practise useful English with clips from programmes around the BBC. Find more at bbclearninenglish.com

6 Minute English

Episodes (319 available)

6 Minute English, Why are we all so stressed?

Neil and Becca share their experiences with stress and teach you some new vocabulary.

23 Apr 2026

7 mins

6 Minute English, Love the foods you hate

Are there foods that you just hate? Did you hated a food in the past but now like it?

16 Apr 2026

7 mins

6 Minute English, The future of food

Do you know where your food comes from?

9 Apr 2026

7 mins

6 Minute English, Are saunas good for you?

How do you feel about saunas? Does being in the heat make you tense or at ease?

2 Apr 2026

7 mins

6 Minute English, Weight loss drugs

How do weight loss drugs help people lose weight? Neil and Georgie hear from a professor.

26 Mar 2026

7 mins

6 Minute English, How do we adapt to the cold?

Some people don't seem to mind the cold, others seem to feel it much more strongly.

19 Mar 2026

7 mins

6 Minute English, Should we pay more for chocolate?

Learn about the world in English and learn some interesting vocabulary

12 Mar 2026

6 mins

6 Minute English, Why are some animals black and white?

Zebras' black-and-white stripes may prevent bites from insects. What about giant pandas?

5 Mar 2026

7 mins

6 Minute English, The power of pepper

Did you know there are hundreds of different varieties of pepper worldwide?

26 Feb 2026

7 mins

6 Minute English, Dreaming of being a chef

Working in a restaurant can be tough, but for some, becoming a top chef is a dream job

19 Feb 2026

7 mins

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