6 Minute English
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Latest episodes
Jun 10, 2021 • 6min
Food superstitions
We talk about food superstitions and teach you vocabulary along the way.
Jun 3, 2021 • 6min
The Rosetta Stone
How the famous piece of rock became the key to decoding Egyptian hieroglyphs.
May 27, 2021 • 6min
Compassion fatigue
Has the pandemic made people tired of feeling sorry for others and themselves?
May 20, 2021 • 6min
Hermits
Why do people decide to be alone for long periods of time?
May 14, 2021 • 6min
When males are not needed
We talk about different animals which can reproduce without having sex.
May 6, 2021 • 6min
Mermaids
We talk about different variations on the concept of mermaids.
Apr 29, 2021 • 6min
A quieter world
Neil and Georgina discuss noise and whether it is bad for our health.
Apr 22, 2021 • 6min
US and China vs climate change
Discussion on climate change, exploring collaboration between USA and China. China and USA's efforts in tackling climate change, addressing paradoxes and goals. Importance of working together, avoiding blame, and upcoming climate conference in Glasgow.
Apr 15, 2021 • 6min
Naked in nature
The hosts discuss the legality and social attitudes towards public nudity, the concept of naturism and its benefits, the liberating experience of being naked in nature, positive responses to naturism, and the world's largest skinny dip event.
Apr 8, 2021 • 6min
The language of biscuits
Rob and Neil talk about the origins and the language of this humble snack.
