logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2025
6m 59s

Can AI solve crime?

BBC Radio
About this episode

Could artificial intelligence be used to solve a murder?

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-250417

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Stories ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for Work

They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

Up next
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
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2025
The English We Speak: Skedaddle
Do you need to skedaddle? Leave somewhere in a hurry? Learn this expression.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250224FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https:/ ... Show More
2m 34s
Apr 2025
The English We Speak: Do it for the plot
An expression for when you make spontaneous life decisions for entertainment. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250407FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https ... Show More
2m 25s
Jan 2025
DeepSeek: Chinese AI app shocks tech world
Why has this Chinese AI app shocked the tech world? Listen to find outSUBTITLES AND WORKSHEET Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250129 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: ... Show More
8m 28s
Aug 12
The English We Speak: Can't put my finger on it
I know I recognise you, but I can't quite put my finger on where we met. Learn how to use this phrase with Georgie and Feifei.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250811Subscribe ... Show More
2m 58s
May 6
The English We Speak: Feel seen
An expression meaning your experiences or feelings are represented. Learn it here.Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersTRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-engli ... Show More
3m 18s
Apr 2025
English in a Minute: Learn common verb collocations with the noun ‘data'
Let's talk about verbs we use with 'data' in this podcast with Beth.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/english_in_a_minuteFIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our ... Show More
1m 11s
Feb 2025
The English We Speak: Make a rod for your own back
An expression that means you are doing something that will cause you future problems.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250203FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔ ... Show More
2m 10s
Aug 2024
Chimps chat like we do
Study reveals that chimps take turns in conversation, just like us!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/learning-english-from-the-news_2024/240821FIND BBC LE ... Show More
7m 52s
Aug 2024
The English We Speak: Crank up
Here's an expression about increasing intensity.[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-240826FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Vi ... Show More
2m 32s
Apr 2025
The English We Speak: It's giving
An expression meaning something has a certain energy or vibe.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250428FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/ ... Show More
2m 28s