Making old things last longer

Are there some foods that you just hate? Have you ever hated a food in the past but started liking it? We hear from a food expert and a dietitian about why there are some foods we just hate and even fear, and whether it's possible to learn to love them. Neil and Becca discuss thi ... Show More

Many of us are trying to be more careful with our food choices, both for our personal health and for the health of the planet in general. But did you know that the food we buy is closely linked to national security? Neil and Pippa hear from climate reporter and a chief executive ... Show More

How do you feel about being in a small room heated to a temperature of 80°C? Believe it or not, some people love it! There might be some health benefits to this hot habit too! Georgie and Neil hear from a BBC reporter and a professor from BBC Radio 4 programme Inside Health. You' ... Show More

Why are we throwing all our stuff away?! 

Are you obliged to do something you can't or don't want to? We teach you what to say 

There are no better time to start 

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Do you want to beat your friends by saying what you have done that is better than them? 

We shouldn’t penalize people for getting things wrong in language learning. Maybe we congratulate them instead and encourage them to keep on getting things wrong, because eventually, with enough exposure, they’re going to get it right. 

<p>The only way to lose is to give up. As long as you're willing to take another step forward, the future is malleable....</p> 

Wasting time doing something that's been done before? There's a phrase to explain this