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6 Minute English

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

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Episodes (315 available)

News image6 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

News image6 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

News image6 Minute English, Should we pay more for chocolate?

Learn about the world in English and learn some interesting vocabulary

12 Mar 2026

6 mins

News image6 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

News image6 Minute English, The power of pepper

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

26 Feb 2026

7 mins

News image6 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

News image6 Minute English, Artistic swimming

Could you hold your breath underwater while doing gymnastics? These athletes can.

12 Feb 2026

7 mins

News image6 Minute English, Rethinking dyslexia

Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations.

5 Feb 2026

7 mins

News image6 Minute English, Why are billionaires building bunkers?

Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations.

29 Jan 2026

7 mins

News image6 Minute English, Scared to speak English?

Beth and Pippa discuss learning languages and how to fight your fear of speaking English.

22 Jan 2026

7 mins

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