Rethinking dyslexia
Dyslexia is a condition which makes it difficult for people to read, write and spell. But, can the ability to process information differently actually...
Why are billionaires building bunkers?
People around the world have been preparing for what they believe will be a major world disaster in the near future. Now, some tech billionaires are j...
Scared to speak English?
Do you ever feel scared to speak in English? Lots of people find speaking a different language stressful. Beth and Pippa talk about learning languages...
What English phrases really mean
We've all been there – we're talking to someone and they say one thing, when we know they mean something else! British people love to play with langua...
Is social media dead?
What is your favourite social media platform? Do you still use it as much as you did three or four years ago? With the rise of generative AI, many soc...
Is it OK to disagree?
Are we becoming a divided society? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive q...
Was Christmas better in the past?
It's Christmas time in the UK. And like with celebrations around the world, people have lots of traditions that they do every year, and memories about...
Finding and eating wild food
Where do you get your fruit and vegetables – a supermarket, a greengrocer... or the wild? For our distant ancestors, foraging for wild food was vital ...
How are horses helping to heal humans?
Horses and humans have had a close relationship for thousands of years, but did you know that horses, along with other animals, are being used to help...
What’s your favourite flavour of crisp?
You might know them as potato chips, but here in the UK we call them crisps... and we love them! With many different shapes, sizes and flavours, there...