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Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. Your weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Wednesday. Each programme is six minutes long and contains examples and explanations to help you improve your knowledge of the English language across a wide range of topics.
Episodi
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![Algorithms]()
Algorithms
23/12/2021 Durata: 06minWe talk about the maths formulas that are increasingly part of our lives.
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![Changing the Earths climate]()
Changing the Earth's climate
16/12/2021 Durata: 06minCould diamonds help to prevent a climate catastrophe? That's what we discuss.
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![Body language online]()
Body language online
09/12/2021 Durata: 06minHow can we make video conferences feel more natural? That's what Sam and Neil talk about.
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![The Human Library: Life as an open book]()
The Human Library: Life as an open book
02/12/2021 Durata: 06minWould you like to borrow a person for a half-hour candid conversation?
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![How green is nuclear energy?]()
How green is nuclear energy?
25/11/2021 Durata: 06minHow safe is a nuclear plant in a world of climate extremes? Listen to Neil and Sam.
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![Why we forget the things we learn]()
Why we forget the things we learn
18/11/2021 Durata: 06minGeorgina and Rob talk about memory and teach you vocabulary along the way.
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![Why is Super Mario so popular?]()
Why is Super Mario so popular?
11/11/2021 Durata: 06minWe talk about a famous video game character from the 80s.
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![Should fast food sponsor sport?]()
Should fast food sponsor sport?
04/11/2021 Durata: 06minIs it right for companies selling unhealthy products to sponsor sporting events?
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![Grime: Music from architecture]()
Grime: Music from architecture
28/10/2021 Durata: 06minWe talk about the music of Wiley and Stormy, and teach you related vocabulary.
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![Where do your tips go?]()
Where do your tips go?
21/10/2021 Durata: 06minWe talk about tipping: the act of giving extra money to someone that has served you well.
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![Angela Merkel]()
Angela Merkel
14/10/2021 Durata: 06minSam and Neil talk about the influential German leader and teach you related vocabulary.
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![Smart tech and climate change]()
Smart tech and climate change
07/10/2021 Durata: 06minCould AI be used to help fight against climate change?
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![Going through the menopause]()
Going through the menopause
30/09/2021 Durata: 06minWhy don't people talk more about this aspect of women's lives?
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![Bitcoins energy cost]()
Bitcoin's energy cost
27/09/2021 Durata: 06minBitcoin: is it an investment option for ordinary people?
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![I love my language!]()
I love my language!
23/09/2021 Durata: 06minNeil and Sam talk about a woman's effort to keep her language alive.
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![Why are people collecting NFTs?]()
Why are people collecting NFTs?
20/09/2021 Durata: 06minWhat are 'non-fungible tokens'? That's what Neil and Sam talk about in this programme.
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![Robot Artists]()
Robot Artists
16/09/2021 Durata: 06minWill Robots ever be able to think or dream? Could they fall in love or create art?
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![Bats: Friend or foe?]()
Bats: Friend or foe?
13/09/2021 Durata: 06minLearn more about these furry flying mammals with Neil and Sam.
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![Is the planet warming up faster?]()
Is the planet warming up faster?
09/09/2021 Durata: 06minSome extreme weather events are puzzling scientists.
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![Is technology harmful to youngsters?]()
Is technology harmful to youngsters?
06/09/2021 Durata: 06minCan spending hours online affect the new generation's mental health?
