6 Minute English Episodes Episode guide
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The country that measures happiness
Is happiness the key to success? In Bhutan they think so.
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The commute
Take a hike with Alice and Neil and learn new vocabulary
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The circular economy
Who should take responsibility for recycling the the goods we buy? Neil and Sam discuss.
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The bond between sisters
A relationship between sisters can be one of the closest there is.
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The benefits of doing nothing
Would being lazy have a purpose in life?
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The benefits of boredom
We talk about the positive side of boredom and teach you related vocabulary.
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The art of tipping
How much should you tip? We discuss this, and other tricky questions, in 6 minutes.
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The art of subtitling
Hear how subtitles can help bring TV and movies to life.
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The art of conversation
We discuss whether the art of conversation is being lost in the era of social media
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The advantages of being tall
Does being taller mean you earn more at work? Neil and Catherine discuss height.
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Tech that refuses to die
Technology is always changing! Or is it...?
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Talking to machines
How is the way we interact with technology affecting the type of language we use?
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Talking at the table
A lot can happen at the dinner table, and not just eating!
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Swimming like a mermaid
Would you like to swim like a mermaid?
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Surf and turf
Rob and Neil discuss online shopping and teach you six items of vocabulary.
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Summer-born kids
Is being born in the summer a bad thing?
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Street food: Why is it becoming so popular?
Rob and Neil discuss the popularity of street food and teach you six items of vocabulary.
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Street food: Why is it becoming so popular?
Rob and Neil discuss the popularity of street food and teach you new vocabulary.
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Sport against poverty
Neil and Sam discuss how sport is giving hope to young people leading the toughest lives.
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Space-saving solar hacks
How can we find space for new solar panels?
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Sounds that make you want to scream
Some sounds cause some people huge distress. Learn about 'misophonia' here.
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Sonic seasoning
Can sound make your food taste better? Neil and Beth discuss.
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Songwriting
We discuss the art of songwriting 鈥� combining lyrics and music to make a hit song.
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Social media and teenage health
What are the risks of social media to teenage health and what can be done about them?
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Snowflakes and taking offence
The word 'snowflake' has been used as an insult. We discuss what it takes to be offended.
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Smartphone addiction
How many hours a day do you spend staring at your smartphone?
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Smart tech and climate change
Could AI be used to help fight against climate change?
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Sleepy in South Korea
Life in a place where people work longer hours and get less sleep than anywhere else.
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Sleepy in South Korea
Life in a place where people work longer hours and get less sleep than anywhere else.
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Slang
What's the difference between slang, jargon, and swearing?
