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Is rejection good for us?

How would you feel about going up to a stranger on the street and asking them for a cheeky favour? If the idea makes you nervous, then don't worry – you are not alone! But recently, some people have been filming themselves doing this, as part of a social media trend called 'rejec ... Show More

6m 21s

Sep 10

Can apps teach you a language?

Have you ever used Duolingo, Babbel, Busuu or perhaps another language-learning app? How did you get on? Some people love the convenience of these apps – you can learn on the go, like during your commute to work, rather than committing to a certain time each week, like learning i ... Show More

6m 37s

Sep 3

Climate change and extreme weather

Every year we see damage, death and destruction caused by hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons - tropical storms. Is climate change making this impact worse? Climate change may be making this destruction worse. Phil is joined by BBC weather presenter and meteorologist Sarah Keith-Lu ... Show More

6m 36s

Jun 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about siblings

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about their families.WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250613FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔ ... Show More

4m 56s

Feb 2025

Newbie | A Lot of Sisters

<p>Are your sisters weird? In today's Chinese podcast, learn how to talk in Mandarin about your vast quantities of older sisters. You may even learn a Chinese word or two for other relatives. The only way to find out is to tune in to this exciting Chinese podcast. Episode lin ... Show More

16m 19s

Nov 2021

Sisterhood

<p>Ladies listen up! Our friendships are just as important as our romantic relationships (if not more)and sometimes, they are just as challenging (if not more) but when you find those special sister-friend bonds, it's EVERYTHING. In this episode of In the Light, Dr. Anita is chat ... Show More

54m 4s

Feb 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about relationships

Beth and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about relationships.TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250214SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https:/ ... Show More

5m 43s

May 2024

Dear Little Sister

This moving podcast – a finalist in NPR's College Podcast Challenge – is a love letter of sorts, from big sister to little sister. Trinity Chase Hunt, a junior at the University of Delaware, shares phone calls and reads out loud letters she's written to her sister, Jewel, who rec ... Show More

8m 55s

Nov 2021

Conversations with... My Sister

Olivia sits down with her sister Bella for a candid, very open, raw conversation.The Giannulli Sisters open up and speak out for the first time together. Their close bond gives them strength and comfort to have this conversation you need to hear. Learn more about your ad-choices ... Show More

53m 24s

Feb 2023

relationships, friendships and self love: big sister advice | Ep. 54

happy love week!! in honour of valentine's day today's episode is a big sister advice chat covering lots of kinds of love <3 we've got long distance relationships, solo dates, navigating friends choosing their partner over you and lots more! i hope you enjoy :) ig: @growingwithth ... Show More

44m 11s

Nov 2016

Sisters together forever

We're talking about siblings, "crip hacks" and trigger warnings on this month's hour-long talk show. (to find a transcript of this podcast, scroll down to the Related Links section on this page) Meet Laura Smith. She's 33 and has a slightly younger sister who has autism, is non-v ... Show More

55m 13s

Aug 2024

Sisters: A Woman’s Hour special

Whether you have a sister or not, it’s a relationship that has long fascinated us. In this special edition of Woman’s Hour, Nuala McGovern explores what makes the female sibling dynamic so compelling.If you were watching the Paris Olympics, you might have spotted identical twins ... Show More

58m 16s

The bond between sisters