6 Minute English

Hypnotism has always fascinated us, but can anyone be hypnotised?

Conservationists are working on an artificial breeding programme to preserve the species.

Shouldn't we stop throwing things away and start fixing them?

We discuss four styles of communication and teach you related vocabulary along the way.

We talk about food superstitions and teach you vocabulary along the way.

How the famous piece of rock became the key to decoding Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Has the pandemic made people tired of feeling sorry for others and themselves?

Why do people decide to be alone for long periods of time?

We talk about different animals which can reproduce without having sex.

We talk about different variations on the concept of mermaids.

Neil and Georgina discuss noise and whether it is bad for our health.

Can the world's two biggest emitters of greenhouse gases work together?

Hear about why being naked in nature might be good for you.

Rob and Neil talk about the origins and the language of this humble snack.

Neil and Georgina discuss where the English language we use today really comes from.

Hear all about the Skylab astronauts’ disagreement with mission control.

Hear about digital technology which helps blind people improve their lives.

Hear about what small things you can do to feel happier about life.

Rob and Georgina talk about how to create a happy place.

Over a year on since the first outbreak, what have we learnt? We talk about the pandemic.