The Human Library: Life as an open book

Is your home neat and tidy? Or is it full of stuff you no longer need? You might need to declutter!Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250710SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NE ... Show More

When was the last time you had to apologise to somebody? Do you remember how you did it? Neil and Beth discuss apologies from around the world. Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-min ... Show More

Are plant-based substitutes any healthier than the meat options they have replaced? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6 ... Show More

Lend and borrow Borrow something [from someone] Lend something [to someone] Lend someone [something] We use borrow to say that we take something temporarily with the intention of giving it back. Do you mind if I borrow a few dollars for the bus? That book looks great, may I borro ... Show More

Have you ever had a person in your life who takes advantage of your generosity? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1MLN7UP 

Have you ever been asked for money by a homeless person? What happened? And do you think we have any responsibility to help strangers when they are in need? 

Ever wondered if rapid conversational fluency is just a myth? In this video I share my opinion and lay out the roadmap to genuine conversational skills. 

Are you good at working with other people? This expression might describe you 

Are you the kind of person who makes sacrifices for others? 

هل تعبر لنفسك عن حبك لها بالقدر الكافي؟ 

Do you know someone who's a bit sheltered from the problems of the world? 

At the human library you borrow a person you wouldn’t usually meet for a half-hour frank conversation. The volunteers have various book titles from polyamorous to former prisoner. The aim of these face-to-face chats is to break down our assumptions and prejudices. We explore whet ... Show More

If you could hear one person's thinking for a day, who would it be?Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.