Yesterday

What makes a good citizen?

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

6m 42s

Oct 2

Have you ever seen a whale?

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

6m 40s

Sep 25

The criminal trade in ancient objects

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

6m 41s

Feb 2021

Myanmar: Military takes control

Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

10m 14s

Jul 2020

We're Going to Mars!

In this episode of our Curious Universe podcast, join us on a journey to the Red Planet.

19m 4s

Nov 2020

Calls for ban on 'anti-vax' social media

Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

11m 12s

Jan 2021

Trump tells official: 'find' votes

Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this news story.

10m 14s

Nov 2020

Covid-19: Will vaccine be for all?

Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this news story.

10m 41s

Nov 2018

#065 Talking about Astronomy in English

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17m 45s

Apr 2024

Debating Pluto's Planethood with Alan Stern

Will Neil take back what he said about Pluto? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore planets, dwarf planets, and the Kuiper belt with planetary scientist and principal investigator for the New Horizons Mission, Alan Stern. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this e ... Show More

43m 23s

Feb 2021

Mars Perseverance, with Jim Green, NASA Chief Scientist

We’re headed back to Mars – Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore NASA’s Perseverance rover and its red planet mission with NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio ... Show More

49m 47s

Nov 2020

US election day 2020

Georgina and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

9m 52s

Mar 2021

Harry and Meghan's Interview

Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

10m 39s

Mars: Mysteries of the Red Planet