logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2021
6m 19s

The woman whose cells never die

BBC Radio
About this episode

Rob and Georgina discuss medical research and teach you related vocabulary.

Up next
Oct 22
What should you eat for a better night’s sleep?
Have you ever had the feeling of lying awake at night, unable to get to sleep? Many of us know what it is like to struggle with sleep, especially if we have drunk too much tea or coffee before bed! But did you know that your sleep quality can be affected by other parts of your di ... Show More
7m 3s
Oct 15
Why has gold got so expensive?
Many of us own jewellery or other items that are gold coloured, but do you own anything that is made from real gold? Gold is a precious metal, which means that there is a limited supply in the world. This not only makes it expensive, but also means that it holds a relatively stab ... Show More
6m 59s
Oct 8
Are people drinking less alcohol?
In recent generations many people have chosen to stop drinking alcohol. Surveys from the UK suggest that 16 to 24-year-olds are more likely to be non-drinkers than the older generations. Many people are sharing their experience of drinking less alcohol or being completely sober o ... Show More
6m 49s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2021
Linking words
Rob and Catherine talk about words and short phrases used to connect ideas. 
6m 11s
Nov 2020
US election day 2020
Georgina and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story. 
9m 52s
May 2019
Everest Deaths: The Crowded Mountain
Catherine and Tom discuss the story and teach you vocabulary so you can discuss it too. 
10m 45s
Mar 2013
Beginner Spanish 4: Illness
FREE: Grab your Fluency Phrasebook, 95 essential phrases for beginners designed to guide you towards fluency:👉 spanishobsessed.com/startRob and Lis recorded this one while they were both under the weather, so the final conversation is real. You'll learn to say you're ill, where ... Show More
11m 23s
Oct 2020
Harry and Meghan to make shows with Netflix
Catherine and Rob have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story. 
11m 16s
Nov 2024
Real Easy English: Talking about health
Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about what they do to stay healthy. Learn to talk about your healthy and unhealthy habits.TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/fe ... Show More
5m 25s
Jan 2018
Just the ticket
Rob and Feifei help teach a phrase to describe something you really want or need 
3 m