The power of pepper
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
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
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
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...