podcast

6 Minute English

by BBC Radio

Are saunas good for you?

02.04.2026 • 00:06:34

How do you feel about being in a small room heated to a temperature of 80°C? Believe it or not, some people love it! There might be some health benefi...

Weight loss drugs

26.03.2026 • 00:06:31

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are modified versions of natural hormones which make us feel full when released into the body. Prof Giles ...

How do we adapt to the cold?

19.03.2026 • 00:06:46

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 fee...

Should we pay more for chocolate?

12.03.2026 • 00:06:21

How often do you eat chocolate? It's one of the most loved sweet treats in Europe, but a new EU law could make chocolate more expensive. A business ow...

Why are some animals black and white?

05.03.2026 • 00:06:37

How many animals can you think of that are black and white? Zebras, penguins, orcas, snow leopards… there are loads! But have you ever wondered why th...

The power of pepper

26.02.2026 • 00:06:46

How often do you use pepper? It's one of the most common spices to add to food, so common in fact that many of us don't just use it when cooking, but ...

Dreaming of being a chef

19.02.2026 • 00:06:43

What did you have for dinner last night? And did you cook it yourself? Many people cook at home regularly, for themselves and for others, but have you...

Artistic swimming

12.02.2026 • 00:06:46

How long can you hold your breath underwater? And what about if you were doing a gymnastic and dance routine as well...? Artistic swimming, which used...

Rethinking dyslexia

05.02.2026 • 00:06:47

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?

29.01.2026 • 00:07:03

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...