Why laughter is the best medicine

Is a good citizen someone who votes and follows the law? Or is there more to it? 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-mi ... Show More

How have humans treated whales throughout history? Their sheer size, their ability to swim to great depths and their whale song have captured our imaginations throughout history. But have humans always had a positive relationship with whales? Phil and Georgie discuss this and tea ... Show More

Many of us like to visit museums to see ancient artefacts in person – it's an exciting way to learn about the history and culture of different civilisations. But did you know that there are criminal networks which steal and trade these ancient objects? Neil and Beth discuss this ... Show More

A "joke" is a funny comment or short story that is supposed to make people laugh. Do you know any good jokes? Today's lesson will teach you some useful English vocabulary for talking about jokes and humor! You'll learn: how to describe a funny joke vs. a bad joke what it means to ... Show More

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Hahaha! The average four-year-old child laughs 300 times a day. By contrast, it takes more than two months for the average 40-year-old adult to laugh that many times. This week, we talk with behavioral scientist Jennifer Aaker of Stanford University about why so many of us fall o ... Show More

Does the expression 'it's a joke' mean something funny? Find out more in this week's The English We Speak. 

When can going to the bank be funny? We've got a phrase that will leave you laughing. 

The Science of LaughterBrian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of science/comedy chat. They are joined on stage, appropriately enough, by comedian Frank Skinner, as they look at the science of what makes us laugh, why we laugh at all, and whether humour and laughter are ... Show More

When does 'funny' have nothing to do with laughter? 

¿Nos podemos reír de todo? De vez en cuando salta la polémica en los medios de comunicación por algún chiste o por alguna broma de algún humorista que ha ofendido a alguien. A veces, los humoristas terminan en los tribunales, tienen que pagar multas o, en algunos casos extremos, ... Show More

Humorvoll, humorlos, schwarzer Humor: Der Humor läuft uns täglich über den Weg – oder auch nicht. Doch was hat es auf sich mit diesem „Humor“? Wie wichtig ist er? Kann man ihn sogar erlernen?