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6 Minute English

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Saving dead languages

Some Australian languages have been saved from extinction. We discuss Barngala's revival.

Published 10/05/23

Sounds that make you want to scream

Some sounds cause some people huge distress. Learn about 'misophonia' here.

Published 09/28/23

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Published 09/28/23

How fans talk about their passions

Fandom is more than simply being a fan, and now it is developing its own language.

Published 09/21/23

Making male friends

Do men find it harder than women to make close friendships? Neil and Beth discuss.

Published 09/14/23

Space-saving solar hacks

How can we find space for new solar panels?

Published 09/07/23

The stories behind our names

What can names tell us about our culture and history?

Published 08/31/23

Heatwaves - can we adapt?

Heatwaves - can we adapt? 6 Minute English

Published 08/24/23

Are you unhappy at work?

How can jobs change so that workers are happier?

Published 08/17/23

Do you have eco-anxiety?

A growing number around the world are experiencing something called 'eco-anxiety'.

Published 08/10/23

Can we stop natural disasters?

Is there any way we can stop natural disasters being so damaging?

Published 08/04/23

The right way to say sorry

Neil and Beth talk about different ways of apologising.

Published 07/27/23

Could you live on wild food?

We hear about a new foraging project and the health benefits of eating wild food.

Published 07/20/23

Plants fighting pollution

We talk about whether plants can clean up our mess.

Published 07/13/23

Should we fear chatbots?

We talk about chatbots and teach you some useful vocabulary along the way.

Published 07/06/23

Is it wrong to eat plants?

We are kind to animals. What about plants?

Published 06/29/23

Sonic seasoning

Can sound make your food taste better? Neil and Beth discuss.

Published 06/22/23

The benefits of doing nothing

Would being lazy have a purpose in life?

Published 06/15/23

The art of subtitling

Hear how subtitles can help bring TV and movies to life.

Published 06/08/23

Ecotourism: good or bad?

Is a style of tourism that respects animals and local communities working well?

Published 06/01/23

Can climate change cause more disease?

Mosquito-borne diseases kill 750,000 annually. Could climate change make it worse?

Published 05/25/23

Food shortages

Listen to an expert on the global food system and learn some vocabulary.

Published 05/18/23

Addicted to war

A war correspondent tells his story.

Published 05/11/23

Ice and the origins of life on Earth

Sam and Neil talk about an essential element for life to thrive.

Published 05/04/23

Women in politics

We discuss some of the reasons why women make up only 26% of the world's politicians.

Published 04/27/23