BBC Six Minute English (shared by Academia Native, contains 197 English texts)

BBC Learning English - Intermediate video conversations with explanations of vocabulary

Is shame always bad? (8 likes)

BBC Learning English 2019-07-18, Conversation, Intermediate, 1022 words

Is shame always bad? Neil Hello, and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Neil. Sam And I'm Sam. Neil In this programme we'll be talking about the emotion of shame. What can you tell us abou

Women’s Football (5 likes)

Conversation, Intermediate, 1961 words

Catherine Hello. This is 6 Minute English I'm Catherine. Sam And I'm Sam. Catherine Now Sam, have you been watching the World Cup? Sam Cricket or football? Because they are both being pl

Being slim - is it in our genes (6 likes)

BBC Learning English - 2019-05-16, Conversation, Intermediate, 1172 words

Being slim - is it in our genes Neil Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Neil and joining me for this is Dan. Dan Hello. Neil And can I say Dan, you're looking very slim – it looks like your

Debating Veganism - how to change opinions. (5 likes)

BBC Learning English - 2019-03-14, Intermediate, 1082 words

Debating Veganism - how to change opinions. Dan Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Dan and joining me is Rob. Rob Hello. Dan Here at BBC Learning English, we're always discussing diets. Ro

To-Do Lists (6 likes)

BBC Learning English - 2019-03-07, Conversation, Intermediate, 1149 words

To-Do Lists Neil. Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English, I'm Neil. And joining me it's Rob. Rob Hello. Neil Now Rob, would you say you're someone who is quite organised? Rob I'd like to think so.

Can Robots Care for Us. (4 likes)

Intermediate, 1003 words

Can Robots Care for Us. Rob Hello. This is 6 Minute English. I'm Rob. And joining me to do this is Sam. Sam Hello. Rob In this programme, we’re talking about robots. Robots can perform many tasks,

Chatting to New People (3 likes)

Intermediate, 999 words

Chatting to New People Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English and I'm Neil. Joining me for our discussion is Georgina. Georgina Hello! Neil Now, Georgina, you’re a chatty, sociable kind

The calming power of nature (3 likes)

Upper Intermediate, 933 words

The calming power of nature Neil Hello, this is 6 Minute English. I'm Neil. Georgina And I'm Georgina. Neil Georgina, what do you do to cheer yourself up? Georgina Having a walk u

Does your name start with the wrong letter (3 likes)

Intermediate, 1031 words

Does your name start with the wrong letter Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English. I'm Neil. Sam And I'm Sam. Neil Now Sam, I assume that you know your alphabet. Sam Of course, Neil – you mean m

High Heels (3 likes)

Upper Intermediate, 1057 words

High Heels Neil Hello. Welcome to 6 Minute English, I'm Neil. And joining me it's Rob. Rob Hello. Neil Today, we'll be discussing whether wearing high-heeled shoes is a fashion statement or a sign

Eating Pond Scum (9 likes)

BBC Learning English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1029 words

Eating Pond Scum Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Sam And I’m Sam. Neil In this programme, we’ll be looking at an unusual food called microa

About - The English we speak (3 likes)

BBC Learning English, Non-Fiction, Upper Beginner, 266 words

"About" - The English we speak Feifei: Hello and welcome to The English We peak. I'm Feifei. Neil: And I'm Neil. Feifei: In this programme, we're talking about about'! Neil: About 'about'? Feifei:

Chatting to new people (0 likes)

Intermediate, 4 words

Chatting to new people

Changing Education Pardigms (2 likes)

RSA Animate - Ken Robinson, Non-Fiction, Intermediate, 1920 words

Every country on earth at the moment is reforming public education. There are two reasons for it. The first of them is economic. People are trying to work out “how do we educate our children to take t

# What difference has MeToo Made (9 likes)

BBC Learning English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1020 words

What difference has MeToo Made? A synchronised audio-text from Academia Native, Readlang and BBC Learning English Sam Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Sam.

# Is the Recycling System Broken (3 likes)

Upper Intermediate, 1001 words

Is the Recycling System Broken A synchronised audio-text by Academia Native, Readlang and BBC Learning English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil.

Shocking Facts about Electricity (6 likes)

Advanced, 1060 words

Shocking Facts about Electricity Synchronised Audio-Text by Academia Native, Readlang and BBC Learning English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil.

How to Make Stress Your Friend (21 likes)

Kelly McGonigal - TED Talk, Non-Fiction, Intermediate, 2001 words

How to Make Stress Your Friend I have a confession to make. But first, I want you to make a little confession to me. In the past year, I want you to just raise your hand if you've experienced relati

# COVID-19: the office after lockdown (8 likes)

Upper Intermediate, 964 words

COVID-19: the office after lockdown A synchronized audio-text from Academia Native, Readlang and BBC Learning English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m

How to speak so that people listen to you (13 likes)

Julian Treasure (TED Talk), Conversation, Upper Beginner, 1664 words

The human voice: It's the instrument we all play. It's the most powerful sound in the world, probably. It's the only one that can start a war or say "I love you." And yet many people have the experien

The Importance of Hand Washing (23 likes)

BBC SIx Minute Englsh , Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1066 words

The Importance of Hand Washing Synchronised audio-text by Academia Native (Talavera de la Reina), Readlang and BBC Learning English. Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learnin

# Should we have a Bucket List (3 likes)

Upper Intermediate, 1133 words

Should we have a Bucket List Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Sam And I’m Sam. Neil Have you always wanted to learn to dance the tango, do a ma

Astraunauts on Strike (3 likes)

BBC Six Minutes English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1140 words

Astraunauts on Strike A synchronised audio-text from Acadamia Native, Talavera de la Reina Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Georgina And I’m Ge

Twelve Days of Christmas (18 likes)

Traditional, Song, Intermediate, 514 words

Twelve Days of Christmas The Twelve Days of Christmas" is a cumulative song, meaning that each verse is built on top of the previous verses. There are twelve verses, each describing a gift given

The Art of Tipping (10 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 2019-08-08, Conversation, Upper Beginner, 937 words

The Art of Tipping Catherine Hello. This is 6 Minute English and I'm Catherine. Sam And I'm Sam. Catherine Sam, how do you feel about tipping? Sam Tipping? You mean giving extra money to people in ce

Cryptocurrencies (10 likes)

BBC SIx Minute English 2019-08-15, Conversation, Intermediate, 939 words

CRYPTOCURRENCIES Catherine. Hello. This is 6 Minute English, I'm Catherine. Sam And I'm Sam. Catherine Now, Sam, what can you tell us about cryptocurrencies? Sam The word is a combination of crypt

How good is your memory (16 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 2019-01-31, Conversation, Intermediate, 1114 words

How Good is Your Memory Neil Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English, I'm Neil. This is the programme where in just six minutes we discuss an interesting topic and teach some related English voca

Why do we feel Awkward (8 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 2019-04-04, Conversation, Intermediate, 1046 words

Why do we feel Awkward Neil Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Neil. Dan And I'm Dan. Neil Now then, Dan, do you ever feel awkward? Dan Awkward? Neil Yes, feeling uncomfortable, embarrassed o

What Makes you Happy 2019-01-24 (4 likes)

BBC SIx Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1136 words

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY Neil Hello. Welcome to 6 Minute English, I'm Neil. This is the programme where in just six minutes we discuss an interesting topic and teach some related English vocabulary. And j

Money and Lifestyles (3 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 2019-07-11, Conversation, Intermediate, 1118 words

Neil In this programme we're talking about finance and in particular planning for our future lifestyles. Rob I can barely afford my current lifestyle! Neil Same here, but perhaps we’ll

Do you lead a sedentary lifestyle (24 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 2018-09-06, Conversation, Intermediate, 974 words

Catherine Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Catherine. Dan And I'm Dan. Catherine Now Dan, would you say you had a sedentary lifestyle at all? Dan If I only went to work, yes, I would ha

Anxiety (13 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 2019-05-02, Conversation, Intermediate, 1034 words

Rob Hello. This is 6 Minute English I'm Rob. Neil And I'm Neil. Rob Do you ever experience anxiety, Neil? Neil Anxiety? Rob Yes, you know, a feeling of being really worried or nervous without a

Does you age affect your political views (4 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 2019-08-22, Conversation, Intermediate, 1039 words

Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English, I'm Neil. Sam And I'm Sam. Neil Sam, do you remember the first time you voted? Sam No I don’t, but I remember being very keen to do it. It would

Can we trust a smart speaker (5 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 2019-05-09, Conversation, Intermediate, 1028 words

Dan Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Dan. Rob And I'm Rob. So Dan what's… Oh, sorry. Oh, it's my wife. Err… hang on… Dan You didn't answer! Rob Don't take this personally, Da

Food Allergies (4 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 2019-02-21, Conversation, Intermediate, 1181 words

Neil Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Neil. Rob And, hello, I'm Rob. Neil In 6 Minute English we often talk about food, don’t we, Rob? Rob Oh yes! And I love f

How can I help the Environment (3 likes)

BBC SIx Minute English 2019-08-29, Conversation, Intermediate, 1057 words

How can I help the Environment Neil. Hello. This is 6 Minute English. I'm Neil. Sam And I'm Sam. Neil Now, tell me about your teeth-cleaning routine. Sam OK. Well, it’s pretty good, I think. I brush

Are you at Risk from Online Fraud (8 likes)

BBC SIx Minute English 2019-07-25, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1007 words

Are you at Risk from Online Fraud Sam Hello, I’m Sam and welcome to 6 Minute English. This is the programme where in just six minutes we discuss an interesting topic and teach some related En

The Future of Food (12 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 2019-09-05, Conversation, Intermediate, 1071 words

Neil - Hello. This is 6 Minute English. I'm Neil. Sam - And I'm Sam. Neil - Sam, have you considered the future of food much? Sam - Well I think in the future I might have

Is Music Getting Faster (6 likes)

Six Minute English 2019-01-17, Conversation, Intermediate, 1110 words

Is Music Getting Faster Neil Hello. Welcome to 6 Minute English, I'm Neil Rob And hello, I'm Rob Today we’re discussing music and the idea that songs are becoming faster. What music do yo

Dating Apps - How effective are they (6 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 2019-02-14, Conversation, Intermediate, 1070 words

Dating Apps Neil. Hello. And welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Neil. Dan And I'm Dan. Neil. Now then, Dan. What do you think of dating apps - you know, apps on your phone that help you

Coffee cups - do you use your own (6 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 2019-08-01, Conversation, Intermediate, 1164 words

Neil Hello, and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Neil. Rob And I'm Rob. Neil Now Rob, we’ve talked before on Six Minute English about our love of coffee. Rob Oh yes, indeed. I coul

The Business of eSport (8 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 2019-07-27, Conversation, Intermediate, 1017 words

Neil Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Neil. Sam And I'm Sam. Neil Now Sam, how would you define eSports? Sam eSports? Well this is essentially competitive video gaming. Indi

Death Metal (4 likes)

BBC Six Minute English - 2019-06-29, Conversation, Intermediate, 943 words

Neil Hello, and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Neil. Rob And I'm Rob. Neil Rob, do you like metal? Rob Er, that’s an odd question. I’ve never really thought about it. I mean, I use metal thin

Women and Motorbikes (5 likes)

BBC SIx Minute English 2019-06-06, Conversation, Intermediate, 982 words

Neil Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Neil. Sam And I'm Sam. Neil And if I say to you, Sam, motorbike, what do you think of? Sam Oh, I think of the film Easy Rider with Jack Nicholson and

Vampire Shopper (3 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 2019-05-30, Conversation, Intermediate, 1123 words

Vampire Shopper Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English and I'm Neil. And joining me today is Rob. Rob Hello. Neil Rob, how do feel about shopping? Rob Urgh! Mooching around a shopping mall from one

What to do when you can’t sleep (3 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1180 words

What to do when you can’t sleep Neil Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Neil. Rob And I'm Rob. Neil You look tired, Rob. Rob Well, I didn’t sleep well last night. I was tossing and turnin

The Rise in Popularity of the Comfy Shoe (3 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1044 words

The Rise in Popularity of the Comfy Shoe Dan Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Dan. Neil Let me just sit down. Ah! And I'm Neil. Dan Neil, are you wearing high heels? Neil Hang on. Ah! No

Rabbits: cuddly friends or cunning tricksters? (4 likes)

BBC Six Minute English - 2019-04-18, Conversation, Intermediate, 1011 words

Rabbits: cuddly friends or cunning tricksters? Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English, I'm Neil. And joining me is Rob. Rob Hello. Neil Rob, when we think of Easter, what do you think of? Rob Chocol

The decluttering trend. (4 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 2019-04-11, Conversation, Intermediate, 1149 words

The decluttering trend. Rob Hello. This is 6 Minute English. I'm Rob. Neil And I'm Neil. Rob Now, Neil, are you a tidy person? Neil Me? Oh dear no! You should see my floordrobe! Rob Your floordrobe

Side Hustles - a second job (5 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 0 2019-03-28, Conversation, Intermediate, 1057 words

Side Hustles - a second job Neil Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Neil. This is the programme where in just six minutes we discuss an interesting topic and teach some related English vocabul

Is Tourism Harmful (3 likes)

BBC Six Minute English - 2019-09-12, Upper Intermediate, 970 words

Is Tourism Harmful Rob Hello. This is 6 Minute English and I'm Rob. This is the programme where in just six minutes we discuss an interesting topic and teach some related English vocabulary. Well, joi

The Rise in Popularity of the Comfy Shoe (2 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1044 words

The Rise in Popularity of the Comfy Shoe Dan Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Dan. Neil Let me just sit down. Ah! And I'm Neil. Dan Neil, are you wearing high heels? Neil Hang on. Ah! No

How your eyes predict your personality. (11 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1064 words

How your eyes predict your personality. Neil Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Neil. Rob And I'm Rob. Neil Now, Rob, would you say that you are an introvert or an extrovert? Rob What a good

Faking it - computers that spot a real smile. (3 likes)

BBC Six Minute English - 2019-09-19, Conversation, Intermediate, 1072 words

Faking it - computers that spot a real smile. Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English, I'm Neil. Sam And I'm Sam. Neil It’s good to see you again, Sam. Sam Really? Neil Yes, of course, can’t you tell

How creative should we be? (0 likes)

SiX Minute English 2018-10-25, Conversation, Intermediate, 1100 words

How creative should we be? Neil. Hello. Welcome to 6 Minute English, I'm Neil. Rob And hello, I'm Rob. Neil Now Rob, how creative are you? Rob Very creative, I think. Creativity is in my bones!

How creative should we be? (3 likes)

SiX Minute English 2018-10-25, Conversation, Intermediate, 1100 words

How creative should we be? Neil. Hello. Welcome to 6 Minute English, I'm Neil. Rob And hello, I'm Rob. Neil Now Rob, how creative are you? Rob Very creative, I think. Creativity is in my bones!

Are you good at complaining? (3 likes)

BBC Six Minute English -- 2019-10-30, Conversation, Intermediate, 963 words

Are you good at complaining Sam Hello, this is 6 Minute English. I'm Sam. Rob And I'm Rob. Sam Are good at complaining,Rob? Rob Of course not. I’m British! I never complain, even when I get terrible

Can you tell when someone is lying. (5 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1000 words

Can you tell when someone is lying. Rob Hello. This is 6 Minute English. I'm Rob. Sam And I'm Sam. Rob In this programme, we’re talking about biscuits. Sam Really? That’s not what I was told… oh hol

Is the Internet good or bad (6 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1048 words

Is the Internet good or bad Rob. Hello welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Rob. Neil. And I'm Neil. Rob. Can you remember the first time you ever used the World Wide Web or as we often call it, the inte

Working for Free (7 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1043 words

Working for Free Sam Hello. This is 6 Minute English. I'm Sam. Rob And I'm Rob. Sam Before you got your first job, Rob, did you do any work experience? Rob I think I may have do

How Do Pets Navigate (3 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1033 words

How Do Pets Navigate Neil - Welcome to 6 Minute English, the programme where we bring you an interesting topic and six useful words or phrases. I'm Neil. Dan - And I'm Dan. Today we're talking about

Is it a good idea to have a tattoo? (8 likes)

BBC Six Minute English - 2019-10-24, Intermediate, 1062 words

Is it a good idea to have a tattoo? Do you have a tattoo? If not, have you ever felt tempted to have one? Some tattoos can be very artistic and elaborate and are ways some people found to express

Why is it called “mother tongue” (6 likes)

BBC SIx Minute English 2019-10-31, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 975 words

Why is it called “mother tongue” Sam Hello. This is 6 Minute English, I'm Sam. Georgina And I'm Georgina. Sam Georgina, what languages do you speak? Georgina Well, my mo

Why do people like sad music (23 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1026 words

Why do people like sad music Sam Hello. This is 6 Minute English, I'm Sam. Neil And I'm Neil. Sam Do you like sad music, Neil? Neil Well, when I was younger and if I had a break-up with a g

Mental Health in the Workplace (8 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1026 words

Mental Health in the Workplace Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English. I'm Neil. Georgina And I'm Georgina. Neil Today we’re focussing on the topic of mental health at work. Georgina Yes, it’s an

Free Diving (3 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Intermediate, 1050 words

Free Diving Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English and I'm Neil. Georgina And I'm Georgina. Neil Now Georgina, what do you know about free diving? Georgina Free diving is a sport

Why Take a Gap Year (5 likes)

BBC Six Minute English - 2019-12-05, Upper Intermediate, 1044 words

Why Take a Gap Year Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English and I'm Neil. And joining me to do this is Georgina. Georgina Hello. Neil Now, Georgina, I know you went to university to study for a degr

What’s the best tree to have at Christmas (3 likes)

BBC SIx Minute English, Intermediate, 1028 words

What’s the best tree to have at Christmas Neil Hello and happy Christmas! This is 6 Minute English with me,Neil. And joining me today is Sam. Sam Hello. Neil So, Sam, are you feeling

Why is yawning contagious? (9 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1055 words

Why is yawning contagious? Georgina Hello. This is 6 Minute English, I'm Georgina. Rob And I'm Rob. Georgina What do you do when you’re tired, Rob? Rob Mm, I go to bed. Geor

How to Disagree Better. (3 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Intermediate, 989 words

How to Disagree Better. Sam Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Sam… Rob And I'm Rob. Sam In this programme, we’ll be talking about disagreeing. Rob

Benefits of Low Emission Zones (8 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1024 words

Benefits of Low Emission Zones Sam Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Sam… Neil And I'm Neil. Sam In this programme, we’re discussing low emission zones

Can you give up fast fashion? (7 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1085 words

Can you give up fast fashion Georgina Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Georgina… Neil And I'm Neil. Georgina In this programme, we’re talking about buyin

How Resilient Are You (8 likes)

BBC SIx Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1083 words

How Resilient Are You? Rob Hello, and welcome to 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Rob… Georgina And I'm Georgina. Rob Now, Georgina, how resilient are you? Georgi

The Circular Economy (5 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Intermediate, 1069 words

The Circular Economy Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English with me, Neil. Sam And me, Sam. Neil Today, we’re talking rubbish. Sam Ooh, that’s a bit harsh – I thought it was going t

WIll Humans Become Extinct (4 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Upper Intermediate, 984 words

WIll Humans Become Extinct Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Sam And I’m Sam. Neil In this programme, we’ll be asking looking at some of the m

# Training Artificial Intelligence (9 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1104 words

Training Artificial Intelligence A synchronised audio-text from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina. Click on words or phrases for translations. Create your own wordlists and flashcards. Neil

Touring Bands and Climate Change (14 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1109 words

Touring Bands and Climate Change Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Rob And I’m Rob. Neil I’ve been reading about ways to protect the environmen

Is the pasty really Cornish? (8 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Advanced, 1078 words

Is the pasty really Cornish? Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Rob And I’m Rob. Neil Fancy a game of ‘food connections’, Rob? I’ll name a place

The Power of Crying (15 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1138 words

The Power of Crying Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Sam And I’m Sam. Neil Do you cry easily, Sam? I mean, when was the last time you cried?

Tips for parents coping with kids at home (4 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1116 words

Tips for parents coping with kids at home A synchronised audio-text brought to you by Academia Native (Talavera de la Reina), Readlang and BBC Learning English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute

# The Soothing Power of Books (46 likes)

BBC SIx Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1044 words

The Soothing Power of Books An audio-text by Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina, Readlang and BBC Learning English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Nei

#The Food Delivery Revolution (13 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Advanced, 1063 words

The Food Delivery Revolution A synchronised audio-text from Academia Native, Readlang and BBC Learning English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil.

Is Being Thrifty a Virtue (7 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1040 words

Is Being Thrifty a Virtue An audio-text brought to you by Academia Native, Readlang and BBC Learning English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. S

Millennials and Business (13 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1061 words

Millennials and Business A synchronised Audio-Text from Academia Native, Readlang and BBC Learning English Rob Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Rob. Sam A

Should we wear a face mask (49 likes)

BBC SIx Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 931 words

Should we wear a face mask A synchronised video-text from Academia Native, Readlang and BBC Learning English Rob Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Rob. S

Food Made in Space (7 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Advanced, 1098 words

Food Made in Space A synchronised audio-text from Academia Native, Readlang and BBC Learning English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Georgina

Do Chimps have the same emotions as us (9 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 993 words

Do Chimps have the same emotions as us BBC Six Minute English and Acadamia Native, Talavera de la Reina Rob Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Rob. Sam A

Hacking Help for US Elections (16 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Advanced, 1030 words

Hacking Help for US Elections Rob Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Rob. Sam And I’m Sam. Rob When it comes to US presidential elections, some are mo

Could humans live in underwater cities (15 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Advanced, 1053 words

Could humans live in underwater cities Audiotext by Academia Native & BBC Learning English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Rob And I’m Rob.

Walkman: the music player revolution. (12 likes)

BBC Six MInute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 988 words

Walkman: the music player revolution. A synchronised audio text from Academia Native and BBC Learning English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil.

Melting Ice Sheet: is it too late? (8 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1085 words

Melting Ice Sheet: is it too late? A synchronised audiotext brought to you by Academia Native and BBC Learning English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m N

Could You Be a Victim of Online Fraud (17 likes)

BBC SIx Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1102 words

Could You Be a Victim of Online Fraud A synchronised audiotext from Academia Native, Readland and BBC Learning English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m

## Christmas Kindness (76 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 981 words

Christmas Kindness A synchronised audio-text brought you you by Academia Native and BBC Six Minute English Alice Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English. I'm Alice… Neil And I'm Neil… Did

Texting instead of talking (235 likes)

BBC Six minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1096 words

Texting instead of talking Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Georgina And I’m Georgina Neil Can I ask you something, Georgina…? Georgin

Can jellyfish help reduce plastic pollution in the oceans. (7 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Advanced, 1114 words

Can jellyfish help reduce plastic pollution in the oceans. A synchronised audio text by Academia Native and BBC Six Minute English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning

Are Trees Intelligent? (8 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1133 words

Are Trees Intelligent? Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Georgina And I’m Georgina. Neil How did you spend your free time during the weeks of loc

Coronavirus v Other Pandemics (43 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1154 words

Coronavirus v Other Pandemics Synchronised Audiotext from Academia Native & BBC Six Minute English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Georgina An

The Woman Whose Cells Never Die - 28.1.21 (7 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Advanced, 1025 words

The Woman Whose Cells Never Die A synchronised audio-text by Academia Native and BBC Six Minute English Rob Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Rob. Georgina

What Makes a Good Story (4 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1090 words

What Makes a Good Story A synchronised audio-text by Academia Native and BBC Six Minute English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Georgina And I’m

For The Love Of Foreign Languages - 14.1.21 (40 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1036 words

For The Love Of Foreign Languages A synchronised audio-text by Academia Native and BBC Six Minute English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Rob

Comfort Food (5 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1041 words

Comfort Food A synchronised audio-text by Academia Native and BBC Six Minute English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Rob And I’m Rob. Neil

What Is Fat-Shaming? (9 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1104 words

What Is Fat-Shaming? A synchronised audio-text by Academia Native and BBC Six Minute English Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil . Georgina And

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BBC Six Minute English, Intermediate, 1060 words

A synchronised audio-text by Academia Native and BBC Six Minute English Georgina Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Georgina. Rob And I’m Rob. Georgina Rob,

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1114 words

Singing in Tune A synchronised video-text from Academia Native. Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Georgina And I’m Georgina. Neil [Singing ba

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BBC Six Minute English, Intermediate, 987 words

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COVID - One Year On - 25.2.201 (4 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Upper Intermediate, 1096 words

COVID - One Year On A synchronised Audio-text by Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Georgina And I’m Georgin

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1069 words

Looking for Utopia Rob Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Rob. Georgina And I’m Georgina. Rob In this programme we’re looking for utopia. Georgina You me

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BBC Six Minute English 12.3.2021, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1186 words

What is the Key to Happiness A synchronised audio-text by Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Georgina And

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1131 words

Is English really English? Synchronised audio-text from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Georgina And I’m

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1080 words

The Language of Biscuits Another synchronised audio-text from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Rob And

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1129 words

Naked in Nature Synchronised audio text from BBC Learning English and Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Georgina Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Georgina.

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BBC Six Minute English - 23.4.21, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1058 words

US and China versus Climate Change A synchronised Audio-text by Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Rob An

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1097 words

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BBC Six Minute English - 14.5.21, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1094 words

When males are not needed A synchronised audio-text from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Rob And I’m Ro

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1153 words

Hermits Another synchronised audiotext from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina, Toledo Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Rob And I’m Rob.

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Advanced, 1013 words

Compassion Fatigue Another synchronised audio-text from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Rob Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Rob. Sam And I’m Sam.

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 998 words

The Rosetta Stone A synchronised audio-text from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Rob Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Rob. Sam And I’m Sam. Rob

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1075 words

Food Superstitions A synchronised audio-text from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Rob Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Rob. Sam And I’m Sam, andI’m h

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1107 words

Building rapport with others Another synchronised audio-text from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Georgina

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1051 words

Making old things last longer Rob Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Rob. Sam And I’m Sam. Rob So, how are you today, Sam? Sam Don’t ask, Rob! Today’

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1056 words

Hypnotism Rob Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Rob. Sam And I’m Sam. Rob Now, Sam, look into my eyes! You are feeling sleepy! Relax! Sam What are y

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1054 words

How colour affects us Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Georgina And I’m Georgina. Neil This is the programme where we hope to add some colour

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1015 words

The Language of Wine Sam Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Sam. Rob And I’m Rob. Sam Rob, would you describe yourself as a wine connoisseur? Rob If y

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1059 words

Flexible Working Georgina Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Georgina. Neil And I’m Neil. Georgina In this programme we’re going to be talking about the wo

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1104 words

Are humans a messy species? A synchronised audio-text from the BBC and Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina, Spain Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 996 words

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1077 words

Concussion in Sport Another synchronised audiotext from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Wait till after the introduction Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning Englis

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1066 words

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1051 words

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BBC SIx Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1095 words

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1016 words

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1119 words

Robot Artists Another audio-text from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina wait until after the introduction Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Sa

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1059 words

I love my Language A synchronised videotext from Academia Native Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Sam And I’m Sam. Neil Last weekend I was

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1020 words

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BBC Six Minute English, Non-Fiction, Upper Intermediate, 992 words

Smart Tech and Climate Change A Six Minute English synchronised audiotext by Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil.

Angela Merkel (3 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1106 words

Angela Merkel Angela Merkel, who is stepping down after 16 years leading Germany, has often been referred to as 'mutti' - which means 'mother' in German. Where did this nickname come from and who

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1043 words

Where do your tips go A synchronised audio-text from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina In this programme, Sam and Neil talk about tipping - the act of giving extra money to the waiter or w

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1001 words

Grime: Music from architecture A synchronised audio-text from Academia Native In this programme, we talk about grime – a style of music which originated in the derelict tower blocks of London.

Should fast food sponsor sport (19 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1066 words

Should fast food sponsor sport A synchronised audio-text from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Is it right for companies selling unhealthy products to sponsor sporting events? Why do some

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1032 words

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1110 words

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1079 words

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10.12.21 - Body Language Online (4 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1057 words

10.12.21 - Body Language Online A synchronised audiotext from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina The coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of people worldwide to get used to meeting othe

16.12.21 - Changing the Earth’s Climate (6 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1013 words

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23.12.21 - Algorithms (12 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1081 words

Algorithms A synchronised audio-text from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Algorithms are often hidden, but they are very much present in our daily lives. If you order a pizza using an app,

30.12.21 - Do Trees Have Memories (7 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1165 words

Do Trees Have Memories? A synchronised audio-text from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Can plants 'remember' stressful situations, such as droughts or pests? And if so, does it make them

Life in the Modern Office (9 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, 6.5.22, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1162 words

Life in the Modern Office Most modern offices include large spaces without internal walls dividing them up. The idea is to create a sense of togetherness, but many employees prefer having their ow

Remembering Desmond Tutu (4 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 29.4.22, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1021 words

Remembering Desmond Tutu Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a Nobel Peace Prize winner who helped end the racist regime in South Africa, died last year aged 90. Neil and Sam talk about the life of this hero

Discoveries of the Deep Sea (11 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, 22.4.22, Conversation, Intermediate, 1142 words

Discoveries of the Deep Sea A thriving ecosystem has been discovered in the last few decades in a region which was previously deemed empty. Neil and Sam talk about the strange creatures of the De

Rhetoric: how persuasive are you (7 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 15.4.22, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1093 words

Rhetoric: how persuasive are you The art of rhetoric started with the ancient Greek philosophers. Later, during the Roman republic, politicians and statesmen used rhetoric in speeches given to cr

Britain’s love affair with coffee. (34 likes)

BBC Six Minute English - 8.4.22, Conversation, Intermediate, 1148 words

Britain’s love affair with coffee. A synchronised audiotext from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Here in the UK, when it comes to enjoying a nice hot drink, it's not all about tea. We l

The Easter holiday (5 likes)

Little Fox, Non-Fiction, Upper Intermediate, 306 words

The Easter holiday Spring is the season of new beginnings. Flowers and trees come back to life after the long winter. Spring is also the time to celebrate Easter. For Christians Easter is a reli

Optimists vs Pessimists (3 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1153 words

Optimists vs Pessimists Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Which one you are may be linked more to your birthplace and age than attitude. Neil and Sam talk about optimists and pessimists. Ano

25.3.22 - The world of Agatha Christie (10 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1090 words

The World of Agatha Christie If you like a good murder mystery, you have probably read a book by the British writer Agatha Christie at some point. Her books are read all over the world and have be

Why laughter is the best medicine (20 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1155 words

Why laughter is the best medicine Synchronised audiotext from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Laughter can be a serious business. There’s evidence that people who laugh recover more qui

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BBC SIx Minute English, Conversation, Advanced, 1007 words

Saving the White Rhino Neil Hello. This is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Sam And I’m Sam.In this programme, we’ll be hearing a news story linked to the ‘Nature ver

18.3.22 - Is there Life on Mars? (19 likes)

BBC SIx Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1012 words

18.3.22 - Is there Life on Mars? A synchronised audio text from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Mars has been in the news a lot recently with three separate missions being sent to explore

Eating Bugs (10 likes)

BBC Six minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1160 words

25.2.22 Eating Bugs Would you eat a cricket doughnut? Food made from bugs is a growing trend in the Western world. Insects are an alternative source of food and experts say they’re filled with lot

18.2.22 - The Benefits of Boredom (9 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1020 words

The Benefits of Boredom Having nothing to do, or doing the same task again and again, can be demotivating. But it doesn't have to be always that way. Neil and Sam talk about the positive side of b

11.2.22 - Do Our Pets Care For Us (7 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1048 words

Do our pets care about us? We love and care for our pets. But do they care about us in return? Do they know when their human owners feel afraid or in danger. Do animals know, or care, about human

7.1.21 - The Metaverse (21 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1050 words

The Metaverse How will technology help us in the future? We discuss how things like the metaverse, energy tech, and AI might influence how we live in years to come, and teach you some related voca

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1019 words

Sleepy in South Korea Synchronised audiotext from Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina How many hours do you sleep? Not many, if you live in South Korea, which might be one of the most stress

Island Life - Is it Paradise (5 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Non-Fiction, Advanced, 1009 words

Island Life - Is it Paradise Pacific islands like Tonga and Tahiti look like paradise! They have tropical rainforests, white, sandy beaches and turquoise blue sea. But in reality, life is far from

10.3.22 - The Technology of Translation (5 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Non-Fiction, Upper Intermediate, 1056 words

10.3.22 - The Technology of Translation Technology offers new ways to translate between languages. Is this translation accurate? How does it work? Learn some new vocabulary with Sam and Rob as the

27.5.22 - People who can taste words (3 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1061 words

People who can taste words Imagine being able to ‘taste’ every word that you hear. In this programme, we’ll meet two sisters from Glasgow in Scotland who can do just that. And as usual, we’ll lear

20.5.22 Finding your Way in Space (3 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1109 words

Finding your way in Space What’s up and what’s down for astronauts who are floating in zero gravity? In space is there a true north, like here on Earth? And how is everything complicated by the fa

Can Virtual Reality cure phobias (8 likes)

BBC Six Minuite English, Non-Fiction, Upper Intermediate, 1021 words

Can Virtual Reality cure phobias Another synchronised audio-text brough to you by Academia Native, Talavera de la Reina Virtual Reality (VR) allows you to put on a headset and escape into a c

The woman who swims inside icebergs (2 likes)

BBC Lingo Hack, Conversation, Intermediate, 319 words

The woman who swims inside icebergs A lot of people think I'm some sort of a fearless adrenaline junkie. But I’m not fearless, I’m scared all the time. I have led the team to be the first people

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BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1159 words

Doomscrolling Doomscrolling - when people spend a lot of time reading negative news stories online - is something that people all over the world do. But is there an evolutionary reason why we're a

Exercise for the Lazy (61 likes)

BBC Six Minute english, Conversation, Intermediate, 1160 words

Exercise for the lazy What is the least amount of exercise someone can get away with doing whilst still staying healthy? Sam and Neil talk about it and teach you related vocabulary. Neil Hel

Can AI have a mind of its own (75 likes)

BBC Six Minute English 27.1.23, Conversation, Advanced, 1051 words

Can AI have a mind of its own Is artificial intelligence capable of consciousness? We’ll hear from an expert who believes that AI is not as intelligent as we sometimes think, and as usual, we’ll b

The Hidden Life of Buffets (13 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1117 words

The Hidden Life of Buffets Buffets are big meals when people can eat as much as they want. They are a feature of many cultures.Neil and Sam discuss buffet meals and the history behind them. As us

Songwriting (4 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Non-Fiction, Intermediate, 1168 words

Songwriting Writing a memorable song isn't easy. Not only do you have to write a good tune, you also need to match it to the lyrics. We'll be discussing the art of songwriting and, of course, we'l

United Against Food Waste (9 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1086 words

United Against Food Waste According to the UN, one third of the food we grow ends up in the rubbish bin. In this programme, we'll meet the people trying to stop us from throwing good food away - i

23.12.22: 3-D Printers (6 likes)

BBC SIx Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1122 words

23.12.22: 3-D Printers Printers have come a long way since the printing press was first invented by Johannes Gutenberg in 1436 in Germany. 3D printers - printers which can build solid, three-dimen

Are Opinion Polls Accurate (6 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1090 words

16.12.22 - Are Opinion Polls Accurate Predicting the future is not easy but that's exactly the job of opinion pollsters - researchers who ask people questions to discover what they think about cer

Prince William’s office bullied Sussexes out of royal duties, Harry claims | P… (2 likes)

Upper Intermediate, 1101 words

The Duke of Sussex has claimed his brother screamed and shouted at him, and his father said things “that just simply weren’t true” at the fraught Sandringham summit that led to Harry and Meghan quitti

2.12.22: Can music mend a broken heart (0 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Intermediate, 1153 words

Can music mend a broken heart? There’s a strong connection between music and love. In this programme, we’ll be meeting a singer-songwriter who used music to express her feelings of falling in love

25.11.22: The Art of Conversation (46 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1064 words

The Art of Conversation Social media encourages us to give our opinion on a subject without always listening in return - does this mean the art of conversation is being lost? Sam and Neil discuss

4.11.22: Meet the Flavourists (22 likes)

Friday Listening - BBC SIx Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1057 words

Meet the Flavourists Creating new food flavours involves skill and can be a bit of a mystery. In this programme Neil and Sam talk about flavourists who combine art and science to make food taste d

18.11.22: Quatar’s world cup workers (4 likes)

BBC Six Minute English., Non-Fiction, Upper Intermediate, 1134 words

Quatar’s world cup workers In this programme, Neil and Beth talk about why Qatar wanted to host the World Cup and the migrant workforce who helped them prepare for it. You’ll also learn some relat

Controlling the Weather (7 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1138 words

Controlling the Weather In this programme, Sam and Neil talk about ways to manipulate the weather. You’ll hear from two people about cloud seeding and geo-engineering.You’ll also learn some relate

Are Halloween costumes too scary (6 likes)

28-10-22 - BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1095 words

Are Halloween costumes too scary Halloween is celebrated all over the world at this time of year, but with parents complaining that some costumes are too scary, is the festival still just harmless

Does climate change make you nervous (4 likes)

21.10.22 - BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Advanced, 1034 words

Does climate change make you nervous Fires, heatwaves, floods, hurricanes, droughts - the climate change emergency might be having an impact on our mental health. Rob and Sam discuss the topic and

Translating recipes (4 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1053 words

Translating recipes Rob and Sam talk about the recipe translators, who help to make the recipes of famous chefs accessible across barriers of language, culture and cuisine - and they teach you som

7.10.22 - Are artistic brains different? (17 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1082 words

7.10.22 Are artistic brains different? Does the brain of people with artistic abilities work differently from those who can't paint, draw or play any instrument? Sam and Neil talk about Mozart and

30.9.22 Why prices are going up? (4 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1006 words

Why are prices going up? A synchronised Audio-text from Academia Native Around the world, prices of things are rising more than normal, and more worrying is that prices keep going up. Rob and

Man vs beast: who is more efficient? (7 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1006 words

Man vs beast: who is more efficient? Humans are considered the superior species on Earth, but are our bodies as efficient as the bodies of other animals? Sam and Roy talk about this topic and teac

Being a Beauty Influencer (27 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1088 words

Being a Beauty Influencer An influencer - a new kind of job from the internet era. In this programme, you'll hear from two beauty influencers from different parts of the world, and find out how th

Connecting Remote Communities (25 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1033 words

Connecting Remote Communities In certain developed countries around the world, there is a stark difference in the availability of internet to different communities. In tribal lands, located in rem

Women in the Workplace (12 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1125 words

Women in the Workplace No more 'coffee girl'! Many women are tired of being given unimportant tasks as they see their male colleagues go up the corporate career ladder. Hear about the women questi

Confused by Modern Idioms (8 likes)

BBC Six Minute English - EPISODE 220728 , Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1157 words

Confused by Modern Idioms Language changes fast, and new words and phrases are being created all the time. In this programme, Rob and Sam talk about some modern idioms – new expressions that have

Climate Change and animal evolution (14 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1051 words

Climate Change and animal evolution In the 1830s Charles Darwin visited the Galapagos islands in the Pacific Ocean. He studied the unique animals living on the islands. Darwin's trip led him to th

Preserving Traditional Recipes (7 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1033 words

Preserving Traditional Recipes Some dishes have the taste of our childhood. Cooking is not only about nutrition, but also about culture. But some traditional recipes are being lost. We talk about

Restoring trust in science (9 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Non-Fiction, Upper Intermediate, 1110 words

Restoring trust in science Recent events like the Covid pandemic and climate crisis have put scientists under pressure from critics motivated by political views. American Astronomer Neil deGrasse

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24.6.22 - BBC Six Minute English, Non-Fiction, Upper Intermediate, 1012 words

The Manhattan Project The invention of the atomic bomb was known as The Manhattan Project. In this programme we'll take a look into the science and the politics of The Manhattan Project. As usual,

21.1.22 - Preparing for the Beijing Winter Olympics (9 likes)

BBC Six Minute English, Conversation, Upper Intermediate, 1021 words

21.1.22 - Preparing for the Beijing Winter Olympics Beijing is preparing to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, but the games will look different this time. Neil and Sam give you an update and teach yo