6 Minute English

Explore the impact of natural disasters, from lightning strikes survival to high mortality rates. Discover the potential worsening due to climate change and population growth. Challenge the notion of natural disasters and ways to reduce damage, including technological and low-tech solutions. Learn about the importance of knowing danger and evacuation processes, with a focus on inclusive shelters and innovative ideas in Bangladesh.

Neil and Beth talk about different ways of apologising.

We hear about a new foraging project and the health benefits of eating wild food.

We talk about whether plants can clean up our mess.

We talk about chatbots and teach you some useful vocabulary along the way.

We are kind to animals. What about plants?

Can sound make your food taste better? Neil and Beth discuss.

Would being lazy have a purpose in life?

Hear how subtitles can help bring TV and movies to life.

Is a style of tourism that respects animals and local communities working well?