6 Minute English
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Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations.
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Episodes
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Apr 28, 2022 • 6min
Remembering Desmond Tutu
Deep convictions and a sense of humour - we talk about a man who helped end apartheid.
Apr 21, 2022 • 6min
Discoveries of the Deep Sea
We talk about an extreme environment, and teach you vocabulary along the way.
Apr 14, 2022 • 6min
Rhetoric: How persuasive are you?
We talk about an art that started with ancient Greek philosophers
Apr 7, 2022 • 6min
Britain's love affair with coffee
It's not all about tea - Britons like coffee too. Learn vocabulary to talk about it.
8 snips
Mar 31, 2022 • 6min
Optimists vs Pessimists
Which one you are may be linked more to your birthplace and age than attitude.
Mar 25, 2022 • 6min
The world of Agatha Christie
We discuss one of her most famous characters and teach you related vocabulary.
7 snips
Mar 17, 2022 • 6min
Mars: Mysteries of the Red Planet
Neil and Sam discuss our fascination with the 'Red Planet' and teach you related vocab.
Mar 10, 2022 • 6min
Why laughter is the best medicine
Shouldn't we take laughter more seriously? We discuss and teach related vocabulary.
Mar 3, 2022 • 6min
Is being kind good for you?
Neil and Sam discuss the benefits of kindness and teach you related vocabulary.
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Feb 24, 2022 • 6min
Eating bugs
Neil and Sam discuss eating insects and teach you related vocabulary.
