The world of Agatha Christie

Do you remember what it was like before you learnt to read? It's hard to think back that far! Scientific research has shown that learning to read changes the way our brains work. Not only that, but depending on the language you are reading, your brain changes in different ways. B ... Show More

Will we ever be able to live on a planet that isn't Earth? A science and space journalist explainss the latest research and data collected from planet TRAPPIST-1e. Neil and Becca teach you some new language to understand this potentially habitable planet.Find a transcript and wor ... Show More

What is your ultra-processed guilty pleasure? Many of us love home-cooked food, but when we're in a rush, it's often more convenient to eat snacks, or to buy quick, easy meals from the supermarket which we simply have to heat up. These are often ultra-processed forms of food, whi ... Show More

We discuss this story and teach you some related vocabulary so you can talk about it too. 

We discuss a group of adjectives that are made from the names of famous people. 

We discuss a group of adjectives that are made from the names of famous people. 

Catherine and Tom discuss the story and teach you vocabulary so you can discuss it too. 

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

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

Rob and Catherine talk about words and short phrases used to connect ideas. 

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

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

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