6 Minute English Podcast
1) What's it like to be a twin?
Do you know any twins? Or perhaps you are a twin yourself! Many people are fascinated by the lives of twins, but what questions should you avoid asking when you meet a twin? Neil and Beth discuss this...Show More
2) Which country has the best schools?
How do you compare education systems? Find a full transcript and worksheet for this episode to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_20...Show More
3) Did Taylor Swift fans cause an earthquake?
Could 73,000 Taylor Swift fans cause an earthquake? Phil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.Find a full transcript and worksheet for this episode to help you with your Engli...Show More
4) Sounds that make you want to scream
Some sounds cause some people huge distress. Learn about 'misophonia' here.
5) Can AI have a mind of its own?
Hear about the software engineer who became 'friends' with his computer.
6) Being a beauty influencer
Hear about women who are using social media to change attitudes to beauty
7) Confused by modern idioms?
We talk about some new expressions that have been introduced to English through the media
8) The technology of translation
What is the relationship between translation, technology and the human brain?
9) What is the Platinum Jubilee?
We talk about a very British tradition involving Queen Elizabeth II
10) People who can taste words
Can you imagine being able to ‘taste’ every word that you hear?