Fighting loneliness with soup

Do you know any twins? Or perhaps you are a twin yourself! Many people are fascinated by the lives of twins, but what questions should you avoid asking when you meet a twin? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript, worksheet and interac ... Show More

Do you prefer healthy, homemade snacks... or modern, packaged goodies?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-250821SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc. ... Show More

What was your favourite toy as a child? And would you consider playing with it as an adult...? It's not just kids who like to play with toys – many adults like to buy kids' toys for themselves! Phil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript, w ... Show More

Neil and Beth discuss the vocabulary in the news headlines about this story. 

Neil and Tom teach you language the media is using to discuss this story. 

Helen is a bit puzzled by Neil's statement that she is looking rather sheepish. Find out what he means in The English We Speak. 

Danielle Devine is a librarian who volunteers at a Dutch playgroup which gives her a sense of homecoming.  - Danielle Devine is bibliothecaresse en wil graag Nederlands leren omdat ze ook vrijwilligster is bij een Nederlandse speelgroep. zelf heeft zij haar kinderjaren doorgebrac ... Show More

Beth and Neil look back at your favourite news stories and vocabulary of the year. 

Ethan Hawke ("Blaze") reads an essay about how lonely it can be at rock bottom -- and how sometimes, taking care of someone else is the only way out. 

We talk to Heather Hansen, co-author of Solitude: The Science and Power of Being Alone, about what can be gained from finding positivity in solitude. 

Nuno talks to Helena about her sleeping problem. 

An interview with an Iceberg Project student, Leanne Pressly. 

Join us for a compelling discussion with guest YUYU from YUYUの日本語podcast, as we delve into the complexities of loneliness in the modern world. From personal reflections to the impact of technological advancements on human connections, this episode explores how individuals navigat ... Show More