6 Minute English Episodes Episode guide
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Can AI have a mind of its own?
Hear about the software engineer who became 'friends' with his computer.
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Call centres: Are you talking to AI?
Could AI make call centre queues less painful?
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Built to fail?
Why do we throw away so much technology?
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Building rapport with others
We discuss four styles of communication and teach you related vocabulary along the way.
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Building a better world with wood?
Did you know that building with wood has benefits for our physical and mental health?
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Broken hearts
Is it possible to die from being sad and upset - or what we might call 'a broken heart'?
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Britain's love affair with coffee
It's not all about tea - Britons like coffee too. Learn vocabulary to talk about it.
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Brain training
Neil and Sophie discuss the health benefits of being able to speak two languages fluently
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Body language online
How can we make video conferences feel more natural? That's what Sam and Neil talk about.
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Bitter food, better health?
Could bitter foods be better for your health?
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Bitcoin's energy cost
Bitcoin: is it an investment option for ordinary people?
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Bitcoin
What do you know about the digital crypto-currency?
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Birthday cakes
How have birthday cakes changed over the years?
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Being slim: Is it in our genes?
Neil and Dan talk about diets and serve you a tasty helping of vocabulary.
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Being a beauty influencer
Hear about women who are using social media to change attitudes to beauty
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Becoming a musician
Learn about life as a musician from some people around the UK.
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Bats: Friend or foe?
Learn more about these furry flying mammals with Neil and Sam.
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Astronauts on strike?
Hear all about the Skylab astronauts’ disagreement with mission control.
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Asking the right questions
What does it take to be a good interviewer?
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Are you unhappy at work?
How can jobs change so that workers are happier?
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Are you lonely in a crowd?
We discuss the role of crowds in modern life
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Are you good at complaining?
Sam and Rob hope you don't complain about the vocabulary they're going to teach you!
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Are you following your dreams?
Hear about two people who dared to follow their dreams and are happy to have done so.
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Are you excited about the World Cup?
We hear from football fans and those who are not so keen on the tournament.
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Are you drinking enough water?
How much water do you drink every day? Is it enough?
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Are you at risk from online fraud?
Sam and Rob discuss criminal methods, hear from anti-fraud experts and teach vocabulary.
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Are you at risk from online fraud?
Have you fallen for a scam? Sam and Rob discuss and teach you fraud-related vocabulary.
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Are you a 'vampire shopper'?
Neil and Rob discuss their shopping habits and give you vocabulary for free!
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Are we there yet?
Why do some weeks just fly by but sometimes minutes can seem like hours?
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Are we getting more allergic to things?
Do you know anyone who has 50+ allergies?