6 Minute English

Restoring trust in science

<p>Modern scientists are under pressure from critics motivated by political views.</p>

The Manhattan Project

<p>Learn about the invention of the atomic bomb</p>

Island life: Is it paradise?

<p>Rob and Sam discuss some of the problems Pacific islanders face and teach vocabulary.</p>

The technology of translation

<p>What is the relationship between translation, technology and the human brain?</p>

What is the Platinum Jubilee?

<p>We talk about a very British tradition involving Queen Elizabeth II</p>

People who can taste words

<p>Can you imagine being able to ‘taste’ every word that you hear?</p>

Finding your way in space

<p>What’s up and what’s down for astronauts who are floating in zero gravity?</p>

Can VR treat fears and phobias?

<p>VR is helping people overcome phobias and even tackling more serious problems.</p>

Life in the modern office

<p>Great or awful? How do people rate office working? We talk about it and teach vocabulary.</p>

Remembering Desmond Tutu

<p>Deep convictions and a sense of humour - we talk about a man who helped end apartheid.</p>

Discoveries of the Deep Sea

<p>We talk about an extreme environment, and teach you vocabulary along the way.</p>

Rhetoric: How persuasive are you?

<p>We talk about an art that started with ancient Greek philosophers</p>

Britain's love affair with coffee

<p>It's not all about tea - Britons like coffee too. Learn vocabulary to talk about it.</p>

Optimists vs Pessimists

<p>Which one you are may be linked more to your birthplace and age than attitude.</p>

The world of Agatha Christie

<p>We discuss one of her most famous characters and teach you related vocabulary.</p>

Mars: Mysteries of the Red Planet

<p>Neil and Sam discuss our fascination with the 'Red Planet' and teach you related vocab.</p>

Why laughter is the best medicine

<p>Shouldn't we take laughter more seriously? We discuss and teach related vocabulary.</p>

Is being kind good for you?

<p>Neil and Sam discuss the benefits of kindness and teach you related vocabulary.</p>

Eating bugs

<p>Neil and Sam discuss eating insects and teach you related vocabulary.</p>

The benefits of boredom

<p>We talk about the positive side of boredom and teach you related vocabulary.</p>

Sleepy in South Korea

<p>Life in a place where people work longer hours and get less sleep than anywhere else.</p>

Sleepy in South Korea

<p>Life in a place where people work longer hours and get less sleep than anywhere else.</p>

Preparing for the Beijing Winter Olympics

<p>Artificial snow, coronavirus and controversy surround the Beijing Games starting soon.</p>

Are personalised diets the best way to be healthy?

<p>We discuss how microbes matter when it comes to food, and teach some related vocabulary.</p>

Inventing languages

<p>Learn about how languages get invented</p>

Welcome to the 'metaverse'

<p>We discuss how things like the metaverse and AI might influence how we live.</p>

Do trees have memories?

<p>We discuss whether plants can 'remember' stressful situations, such as droughts or pests.</p>

Algorithms

<p>We talk about the maths formulas that are increasingly part of our lives.</p>

Changing the Earth's climate

<p>Could diamonds help to prevent a climate catastrophe? That's what we discuss.</p>

Body language online

<p>How can we make video conferences feel more natural? That's what Sam and Neil talk about.</p>