How do we adapt to the cold?

6 Minute English
Mar 19, 2026 7 min
How do we adapt to the cold?
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<p>Where is the coldest place you have ever been? Did you enjoy the experience? Some people don't seem to mind the cold, whereas other people seem to feel it much more strongly and keep themselves wrapped up in as many layers as possible. But why do we feel it in different ways? Phil and Becca discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.</p><p>Read along with this podcast with the free transcript, and practise the vocabulary using the quiz and worksheet: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260319</p><p>Learn English to use at work in Office English available here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english</p><p>Subscribe to our newsletter for our weekly highlights: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599 and feel free to email us at learningenglish@bbc.co.uk!</p>

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