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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.
Will we ever be able to live on a planet that isn't Earth? A science and space journalist explainss the latest research and data collected f...
What is your ultra-processed guilty pleasure? Many of us love home-cooked food, but when we're in a rush, it's often more convenient to eat...
Worrying about exams, work or climate change in the news. It's no wonder modern life is stressful. Becca and Neil hear from a presenter and...
Are there some foods that you just hate? Have you ever hated a food in the past but started liking it? We hear from a food expert and a diet...
Many of us are trying to be more careful with our food choices, both for our personal health and for the health of the planet in general. Bu...
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 hea...
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are modified versions of natural hormones which make us feel full when released into the body. P...
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 s...
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 b...
How many animals can you think of that are black and white? Zebras, penguins, orcas, snow leopards… there are loads! But have you ever wonde...
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 coo...
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, bu...
How long can you hold your breath underwater? And what about if you were doing a gymnastic and dance routine as well...? Artistic swimming,...
Dyslexia is a condition which makes it difficult for people to read, write and spell. But, can the ability to process information differentl...
People around the world have been preparing for what they believe will be a major world disaster in the near future. Now, some tech billiona...
Do you ever feel scared to speak in English? Lots of people find speaking a different language stressful. Beth and Pippa talk about learning...
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 w...
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...
Are we becoming a divided society? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. Find a full transcript, worksheet and inter...
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 memo...
Where do you get your fruit and vegetables – a supermarket, a greengrocer... or the wild? For our distant ancestors, foraging for wild food...
Horses and humans have had a close relationship for thousands of years, but did you know that horses, along with other animals, are being us...
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 flavo...
We've seen influencers on social media posting about all sorts of things – from lifestyle and fashion, to sports, travel, gaming and music....
Do you know the 'proper' way to behave during meals? And what would be the worst thing someone could do while eating? This episode is all ab...
We all remember playgrounds when we were children – slides, swings, climbing frames. But have you heard of the new playgrounds which are des...
It makes our food tasty and our breath smelly, but what are some of the other uses of garlic...? Apart from warding off vampires, of course!...
How do you like your eggs in the morning? Or do you prefer toast, cereal, yogurt or something else? Maybe you usually don't bother with brea...
Do you believe that life exists on other planets? Well, here's an even more mysterious idea: Have you ever considered that there might have...
We know that protein is important for our health. It plays a crucial role in many of the body's functions, including growth, repair, the imm...
Is a good citizen someone who votes and follows the law? Or is there more to it? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabu...
How have humans treated whales throughout history? Their sheer size, their ability to swim to great depths and their whale song have capture...
Many of us like to visit museums to see ancient artefacts in person – it's an exciting way to learn about the history and culture of differe...
Many of us could use extra help around the house – but what if that help came from a robot? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some ne...
As we get older, our hearing naturally gets worse. But what are the causes of this decline? And is there anything we can do to prevent it? N...
Shopping lists, to-do lists, check lists – when was the last time you made, or followed, a list? When you stop to think about it, many of th...
Do you know any twins? Or perhaps you are a twin yourself! Many people are fascinated by the lives of twins, but what questions should you a...
Do you prefer healthy, homemade snacks... or modern, packaged goodies? Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episo...
What was your favourite toy as a child? And would you consider playing with it as an adult...? It's not just kids who like to play with toys...
Many of us are familiar with wellbeing, but have you heard about flourishing? Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for thi...
Have you ever come across a so-called masculinity influencer on social media? Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for thi...
Should we shrink the economy to save the planet? Today, Phil is joined by Hannah from BBC podcast What in the world who explains the idea of...
Did you know that many species of wild bees are endangered in the UK? What can we do to help? Find a full transcript, worksheet and interact...
Is your home neat and tidy? Or is it full of stuff you no longer need? You might need to declutter! Find a full transcript, worksheet and in...
When was the last time you had to apologise to somebody? Do you remember how you did it? Neil and Beth discuss apologies from around the wor...
Are plant-based substitutes any healthier than the meat options they have replaced? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new voc...
How do babies let their parents know what they want when they can't speak? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. Fin...
How can you protect your mental health from the impacts of climate change? Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this e...
Why are we polite? Does what we say really affect what people think of us? Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this e...
Neil and Beth discuss the history of noodles and teach you some new vocabulary. Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for t...