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Heatwaves - can we adapt? 6 Minute English

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Aug 24, 2023

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Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. A weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Thursday.

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Internet - good or bad?: Rob and Neil discuss some of the advantages and drawbacks of going online by 6 Minute English
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How to talk about conspiracy theories: We discuss what to do when you are confronted with someone who spreads falsehoods. by 6 Minute English
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Is the recycling system broken?: We talk about the over-reliance on recycling rather than reducing the use of plastics by 6 Minute English
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Is there a future without bees?: The number of bees is declining at an alarming rate, with serious consequences for us. by 6 Minute English
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Food made in space: Find out how growing plants in space might help develop better crops. by 6 Minute English
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Shocking facts about electricity: Neil and Georgina talk about how electrical systems differ from country to country. by 6 Minute English
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Millennials and business: Rob and Sam discuss the new generation's desire to make the world a better place. by 6 Minute English
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Is being thrifty a virtue?: Neil and Sam talk about being a saver in a consumer culture and teach you vocabulary. by 6 Minute English
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Why do we choose to text instead of talk?: Communicating by text has become more and more popular. Neil and Georgina talk about it. by 6 Minute English
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Sport against poverty: Neil and Sam discuss how sport is giving hope to young people leading the toughest lives. by 6 Minute English
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For the love of foreign languages: Is learning languages good for head, heart and soul? by 6 Minute English
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Walkman: the music player revolution: Neil and Georgina take a nostalgic look back at the 1980s and the birth of the Walkman. by 6 Minute English
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No more bosses: Can companies operate better without managers? We talk about it and teach you vocabulary. by 6 Minute English
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Grandma therapy in Zimbabwe: Grandmothers are being trained to provide therapy to people in their community. by 6 Minute English
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Do chimps have the same emotions as us?: Hear Jane Goodall talk about the deep connections between humans and the great apes. by 6 Minute English
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Is punctuality important?: We discuss people's attitude to being on time and why some people are always late. by 6 Minute English
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The medicine of coronavirus: Neil and Georgina talk about Covid-19 and teach you related vocabulary. by 6 Minute English
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Covid-19: The office after lockdown: Companies are rushing to install technology to make offices safer. Neil and Sam discuss. by 6 Minute English
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What’s the key to happiness?: Hear about what small things you can do to feel happier about life. by 6 Minute English
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Why can't we resist comfort food?: Neil and Rob talk about comfort food and what actually makes us eat it. by 6 Minute English
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Could humans live in underwater cities?: Hear about projects to create liveable underwater habitats and learn new vocabulary. by 6 Minute English
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Should we wear a face mask?: Can wearing masks in public help prevent the spread of coronavirus? Rob and Sam discuss. by 6 Minute English
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Are trees intelligent?: We talk about trees and how they can communicate and help each other. by 6 Minute English
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