Jul 16

What's in a footballer's brain?

Football players are faster than ever before. But in a game where every tiny decision counts, elite clubs are turning to neuroscience to understand how players can think, decide and perform even faster. Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Get a free wo ... Show More

6m 29s

Jul 9

Should we cycle more?

When did you learn to ride a bike? Perhaps you learnt as a child and have not cycled for a long time. Well don't worry, you can pick it up again quickly – it's just like riding a bike! And if you have never cycled, it's not too late to start. With new cycle tracks and electric bi ... Show More

6m 13s

Jul 2

Rude emails

What is the rudest email you have ever received? We all deal with emails on a daily basis, but sometimes people can write them too quickly, without thinking enough about how it makes the other person feel. Is there anything that people write in emails which you find impolite? And ... Show More

6m 34s

May 2020

DNA: Where are You From?

Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at genetic ancestry testing. Would you take a test to discover where your family was from? What if you learned something you did not like?

15m 1s

Sep 2025

Finding Your Family

Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet talk about the science behind DNA and what it tells us about our family history.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/finding-your-family/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/s ... Show More

18m 40s

Sep 2025

Finding Your Family (Advanced Program)

Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet talk about the science behind DNA and what it tells us about our family history.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/finding-your-family/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/s ... Show More

13m 8s

Sep 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about housemates

Neil and Beth have a real conversation about the people they have lived with.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersWATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250905FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLI ... Show More

6m 12s

Mar 2024

Walk someone through

TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240325FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningen ... Show More

2m 15s

Feb 2025

Job suffixes

What's the connection between a teacher, a driver or a presenter? Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try ... Show More

6m 36s

Jun 2024

The English we speak: Take the plunge

For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com (Image: Getty)Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240624FIND BBC ... Show More

3m 10s

May 2024

3 ways to use 'identify'

Do you identify with language learning? Great - we have a programme for you to help you learn English.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/eiam/unit-3/session- ... Show More

1m 9s

Nov 2018

The Viking Code

"Is it true all British people can trace their ancestry to Vikings and how do ancestry DNA tests work?" asks Chloe Mann from Worthing.Genetic ancestry tests promise to reveal your ancestral origins and map your global heritage, but do they? Rutherford and Fry are here to bust som ... Show More

26m 7s

Can you trust ancestry DNA kits?