6 Minute English Podcast
Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations.
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Saving dead languages
Thu 5 Oct 2023
Some Australian languages have been saved from extinction. We discuss Barngala's revival.
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Sounds that make you want to scream
Thu 28 Sep 2023
Some sounds cause some people huge distress. Learn about 'misophonia' here.
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How fans talk about their passions
Thu 21 Sep 2023
Fandom is more than simply being a fan, and now it is developing its own language.
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Making male friends
Thu 14 Sep 2023
Do men find it harder than women to make close friendships? Neil and Beth discuss.
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Do you have eco-anxiety?
Thu 10 Aug 2023
A growing number around the world are experiencing something called 'eco-anxiety'.
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Can we stop natural disasters?
Fri 4 Aug 2023
Is there any way we can stop natural disasters being so damaging?
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Could you live on wild food?
Thu 20 Jul 2023
We hear about a new foraging project and the health benefits of eating wild food.
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Should we fear chatbots?
Thu 6 Jul 2023
We talk about chatbots and teach you some useful vocabulary along the way.
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Ecotourism: good or bad?
Thu 1 Jun 2023
Is a style of tourism that respects animals and local communities working well?
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Can climate change cause more disease?
Thu 25 May 2023
Mosquito-borne diseases kill 750,000 annually. Could climate change make it worse?
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Food shortages
Thu 18 May 2023
Listen to an expert on the global food system and learn some vocabulary.
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Ice and the origins of life on Earth
Thu 4 May 2023
Sam and Neil talk about an essential element for life to thrive.
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Women in politics
Thu 27 Apr 2023
We discuss some of the reasons why women make up only 26% of the world's politicians.
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What's the point of museums?
Thu 20 Apr 2023
Beth and Neil discuss the controversial role of museums in the 21st century.
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How culture affects sadness
Thu 13 Apr 2023
Could your culture influence sadness? We talk about sadness and teach you vocabulary.
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Do you get jealous easily?
Thu 30 Mar 2023
Hear experts talking about jealousy and envy, and learn related vocabulary.
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