Aug 21

What's your favourite snack?

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

6m 41s

Aug 14

Grown-ups buying kids’ toys

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

6m 38s

Aug 7

Are you flourishing?

Many of us are familiar with wellbeing, but have you heard about flourishing?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-250807SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://w ... Show More

6m 28s

Aug 5

The English We Speak: All hands on deck

This phrase comes from a boating context. Learn how to use it here.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250804Have you tried 6 Minute English? Find it with a free worksheet and tr ... Show More

2m 59s

Jul 2024

English in a Minute: 4 ways to use 'cause'

Phil said that preparing this programme on the word 'cause' was hard work but he didn't mind because it was for a good cause - you! Listen to him now.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/lea ... Show More

1m 11s

Aug 19

The English We Speak: A you problem

Don't know this expression? That sounds like a you problem. Learn how to use this expression with Phil and Feifei.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250818Subscribe to our newsl ... Show More

2m 41s

Aug 2024

Real Easy English: Talking about the environment

Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about the environmentTRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/240823FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our ... Show More

5m 47s

Feb 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about nature

Beth and Georgie have a conversation in easy English about the countryside and things you can do there TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250207SUBSCRIBE TO O ... Show More

4m 42s

Jul 22

The English We Speak: Up to my eyes in

An expression meaning you’re very busy with something stressful or time-consuming.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250721Have you tried 6 Minute English? Find it with a free w ... Show More

2m 58s

Sep 2024

The English We Speak: Stomping ground

Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often.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-240916FIND BBC LEARNING ... Show More

2m 47s

Jun 2024

Real Easy English: Exercise

Learn how to talk about your hobbies.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/real-easy-english/240614 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https ... Show More

5m 18s

Jul 1

The English We Speak: Scratch the surface

This phrase is about dealing with only a small part of something. Learn how to use it with Georgie and Feifei. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningengli ... Show More

2m 55s

Oct 2024

English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'point'

If your teachers tell you to work on your English, they have a good point! And Georgie has a number of points to make about the word 'point'. Listen to Georgie now to find out more.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your Englis ... Show More

1m 7s

Rage bait: How online anger makes money