bbclearningenglish.com | 6 Minute English2009-11-26T11:16:59+00:00bbclearningenglish.comlearningenglish@bbc.co.ukhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/images/f/bbclearningenglish_180x80.gifCopyright British Broadcasting Corporation 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-11-24:23604602360460Synesthesia2009-11-26T10:46:42+00:002009-11-24T13:43:30+00:00This week Kate and Rebecca discuss the condition called synesthesia and hear from a speaker who tastes sounds and words. 6 Minute English, 26 November 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-11-18:22940762294076E-wars2009-11-19T13:58:12+00:002009-11-18T10:56:57+00:00Experts warn that the next world war could take place online, as our reliance on e-communications makes even the most developed countries vulnerable to an online attack. So how do we protect ourselves from 'e-wars'? 6 Minute English. 19 November 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-11-05:21576162157616Spiral museum at fifty2009-11-12T11:38:09+00:002009-11-05T18:20:41+00:00Join Dima and Rebecca as they talk about a most unusual arts museum building that first opened to the public in New York 50 years ago. 6 Minute English. 12 November 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-11-02:21209672120967eBooks2009-11-05T16:08:28+00:002009-11-02T16:15:36+00:00Kate and Rebecca talk about the prospect of reading their favourite novels on screen and whether they think this will become common practice in the future., 6 Minute English, 5 November 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-10-21:19945531994553Laughter yoga2009-10-29T10:37:43+00:002009-10-21T14:00:51+00:00Kate and Rebecca discuss laughter yoga and its benefits, 6 Minute English, 29 October 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-10-15:19312481931248Quieter London2009-10-19T17:14:52+00:002009-10-15T11:04:59+00:00Experts in London have come up with a few ways of reducing the city's noise pollution. Join Dima and Kate to find out what they are. 6 Minute English. 22 October 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-10-15:19293381929338Shopaholics2009-10-15T09:47:49+00:002009-10-15T08:37:13+00:00Kate and Rebecca try to understand why we spend money, our emotional response to it and the first step in how to control it. 6 Minute English. 15 October 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-09-30:17815931781593Spider Invasion2009-10-08T11:26:38+00:002009-09-30T14:24:13+00:00Experts have predited an influx of spiders this autumn. Kate and Rebecca hear from someone who can help people recover from their arachnophobia. 6 Minute English. 8 October 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-09-27:17487811748781Pigeon vs. web2009-10-01T10:25:42+00:002009-09-27T16:34:09+00:00Which would you trust to deliver a lot of computer information faster - a pigeon or the internet? 6 Minute English. 1 October 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-09-16:16257151625715The Digital Divide2009-09-24T09:30:50+00:002009-09-16T10:16:43+00:00The UK govenment is becoming increasingly worried about a group of people who can't or don't want to get online. 6 Minute English. 24 September 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-09-10:15659981565998Dutch girl's sailing dream dashed2009-09-17T12:17:29+00:002009-09-10T13:44:29+00:00We are talking about dreams and aspirations vs. reality as they discuss the decision of Dutch authorities to stop a 13-year-old from sailing solo around the world. 6 Minute English. 17 September 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-08-28:14285721428572Chinglish in Shanghai2009-09-10T17:22:23+00:002009-08-28T10:52:19+00:00Examples of Chinglish, the inaccurate use of the language, can be found across China. But why exactly is it that signs in Chinglish can sometimes be rather funny? 6 Minute English. 10 September 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-08-14:12836481283648Bangladesh snake bites2009-09-03T11:50:15+00:002009-08-14T12:25:48+00:00Snake bites are a serious problem in Bangladesh. Join Dima and Kate as they discuss Bangladeshi government's plans to give new training to traditional healers and snake charmers. 6 Minute English. 3 September 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-08-20:13472531347253Ginger whingers2009-08-20T14:07:10+00:002009-08-20T13:30:30+00:00Dima and Rebecca discuss... 'ginger whingeing'. Just why do redheads complain so much? Well it looks like science has the answer! 6 Minute English. 27 August 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-08-07:12146481214648Beekeeping2009-08-20T13:46:36+00:002009-08-07T15:45:34+00:00Join Dima and Rebecca as they discuss beekeeping and find out what exactly is the main issue with bees in the UK 6 Minute English 20 August 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-08-04:11781741178174Clouds2009-08-12T11:12:06+00:002009-08-04T14:04:12+00:00Clouds, 6 Minute English, 13 August 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-08-04:11747351174735Tribal protest over Indian mine2009-08-04T10:33:28+00:002009-08-04T10:17:05+00:00Join Dima and Kate to find out about a campaign by the supporters of an Indian tribe whose historical land - the Niyamgiri Mountain range - may soon be used for industrial mining 6 Minute English 6th August 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-07-27:10955851095585Moon landing2009-07-29T12:48:16+00:002009-07-27T14:09:00+00:00Kate and Rebecca discuss the moon landing 40 years ago. 6 Minute English, 30 July 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-07-09:922204922204Couch surfing2009-07-23T11:41:28+00:002009-07-09T11:36:46+00:00Kate and Rebecca discuss the growing trend of 'couch surfing' which has nothing to do with waves...tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-07-03:862353862353Aussie town gets own money2009-07-03T12:48:18+00:002009-07-03T11:33:13+00:00Find out about one small town's rather unusual attempt to protect itself from the global financial crisis 6 Minute English 9 July 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-07-02:850406850406Gold vending machine2009-07-02T10:14:22+00:002009-07-02T10:13:19+00:00Dima and Kate discuss a report from Germany where one company plans to install hundreds of gold dispensers at stations, airports and shopping malls. But why? 6 Minute English 2 July 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-06-25:778370778370Tanning2009-07-01T11:58:34+00:002009-06-25T15:33:30+00:00Kate and Rebecca discuss the changing fashions of tanning and hear from someone who is a true sun-worshippertag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-06-17:705357705357Lonely bug2009-06-17T17:11:13+00:002009-06-17T15:52:58+00:00Scientists have discovered a small bug which lives entirely on its own, without oxygen, in complete darkness. They say it is the loneliest creature on the planet 6 Minute English 25 June 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-06-09:633970633970Going gliding2009-06-12T16:14:35+00:002009-06-09T15:29:36+00:00Going gliding, Rebecca tells us about going gliding and we hear from a 93-yea-old lady who's been flying since 1930. 6 Minute English, 9 July 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-05-21:469845469845House swap2009-06-04T12:56:54+00:002009-05-21T08:56:31+00:00Kate and Jackie discuss the cost cutting benefits of swapping your home with someone rather than staying in a hotel. 4 June 2009 6 Minute Englishtag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-05-29:541977541977Dancing into old age2009-05-29T16:54:06+00:002009-05-29T16:12:45+00:00We meet a ballet dancing grandfather of 11 who has had his stage debut at a surprisingly respectable age! 6 Minute English 11 June 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-05-19:452575452575Workaholism2009-05-22T10:03:41+00:002009-05-19T10:16:32+00:00Kate and Jackie discuss workaholism and hear from someone who used to work 20 hours a day. 6 Minute English, 28 May 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-05-15:427928427928Fighting poor sanitation2009-05-15T16:10:08+00:002009-05-15T15:09:16+00:00With all the scientific and technological progress around the world, how come poor sanitation still remains a mass child killer? 6 Minute English 21 May 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-05-12:399327399327Spring cleaning2009-05-14T10:22:57+00:002009-05-12T15:24:27+00:00Kate and Jackie discuss spring-cleaning and women's changing attitude to housework. 6 Minute English, 14 May 2009,tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-05-05:343436343436Horoscopes2009-05-07T11:18:44+00:002009-05-05T14:41:24+00:00Horoscopes and astrolog: Kate and Jackie discuss why daily horoscopes and astrology are so popular in the UK. 6 MInute English: 7 May 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-04-28:286910286910Smells & memories2009-04-30T10:39:52+00:002009-04-28T12:45:03+00:00Smells and memories: Kate and Jackie discuss why certain smells stronger memories than our other senses: 6 Minute English: 30 April 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-04-22:239396239396St George's Day2009-04-23T11:41:15+00:002009-04-22T10:43:22+00:00Kate and Jackie discuss St George's Day and ways of defining national idenity. 6 Minute English: 23 April 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-04-14:191633191633Staycations2009-04-16T12:43:52+00:002009-04-14T11:43:08+00:00Rather than take a traditional week or fortnight abroad, many people are now choosing to stay at home in the UK instead, enabling them to explore their local area and see what it has to offer. 6 Minute English, 16 April 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-04-06:124228124228Happiness2009-04-09T14:22:19+00:002009-04-06T16:34:30+00:00How do we find happiness in these hard times? 6 Minute English 9 April 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-03-27:8875688756April Fool's Day2009-03-27T17:49:44+00:002009-03-27T17:49:44+00:00Jackie and Kate discuss April Fool's Day and discuss some of the better known pranks assoicated with it.tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-03-24:8143681436A good night's rest2009-03-24T12:43:42+00:002009-03-24T12:43:42+00:00what happens when you don’t get enough sleep: 6 Minute English: 26 March 2009
tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-03-17:7573075730Keeping in touch2009-03-17T15:19:38+00:002009-03-17T15:19:38+00:00Keeping in touch:Join Kate and Jackie as as they discuss the dying art of letter writing: 6 Minute English: 19 March 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-03-10:6640466404Disappearing words2009-03-10T10:22:59+00:002009-03-10T10:22:59+00:00Kate Colin and Jackie Dalton discuss the changing nature of language. 6 Minute English: 12 March 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-03-04:6263662636Cutting down, eating up2009-03-05T15:14:49+00:002009-03-04T12:52:41+00:00We look at how the economic slowdown is affecting what we eat and talk about the language of money and economics. 6 Minute English 5 March 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-26:5910859108Love Drug2009-02-26T11:48:31+00:002009-02-26T11:48:31+00:00Love Drug:Join Yvonne and Callum as they discuss the mysteries of love: 6 Minute English: 26 February 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-24:5854658546Pygmy hippo2009-02-24T17:13:58+00:002009-02-24T17:13:58+00:00This week, we hear how a rare and endangered species of animal, the pygmy hippopotamus (or 'hippo' for short), has been found in Liberia.
23 June 2008tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-24:5854458544Ghost writers2009-02-24T17:12:19+00:002009-02-24T17:12:19+00:00This week, Amber and Callum chat about 'ghost writing'. What does the verb 'to ghost write' mean? (It's nothing to do with ghost stories). And why do celebrities tend to use ghost writers to write their life stories for them? Find out.
16 June 2008tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-24:5854258542Dieting2009-02-24T17:09:31+00:002009-02-24T17:09:31+00:00Today Doug and Jackie talk about going on a diet. Many people go on a diet to try to lose weight. One type of diet that became popular a few years ago was the 'low-carb' diet - what does that mean?
11 June 2008tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-24:5854158541Mobile phones2009-02-24T17:07:32+00:002009-02-24T17:07:32+00:00Today Doug and Jackie talk about mobile phones. Is having a mobile phone important? Could you live without your mobile?
4 June 2008
tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-24:5854058540Social business2009-02-24T17:05:18+00:002009-02-24T17:05:18+00:00This week, Jackie and Amber hear from Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus about the concept of 'social business'. Why does he think this is a more effective way of fighting poverty than charity?
30 April 2008tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-24:5853958539Why save worms?2009-02-24T17:03:17+00:002009-02-24T17:03:17+00:00Many beautiful animals are in danger of being killed off by humans. Some people are working to save them but what about the less pretty species? An environmental expert argues we should put more effort into saving worms than pandas!
23 April 2008tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-24:5853558535Manager2009-02-24T16:50:23+00:002009-02-24T16:50:23+00:00Today Jackie and Doug talk about the language of management and managers. Is being a manager ever fun? We hear the views of a management columnist at the Financial Times.
16 April 2008tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-24:5853458534Are you intelligent?2009-02-24T16:48:53+00:002009-02-24T16:48:53+00:00Are you really as intelligent as you like to think you are? A study shows men are more likely to overrate their intelligence than women. Jackie and Callum look at the results and at the language of abilities.
2 April 2008tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-24:5853358533Cyber crime2009-02-24T16:46:59+00:002009-02-24T16:46:59+00:00Internet crime is booming as more and more people use online services. Jackie and Callum talk about the language of some of the most common computer-related crimes, otherwise known as 'cybercrimes'.
26 March 2008tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-24:5853258532Mosquitoes and teenagers2009-02-24T16:44:05+00:002009-02-24T16:44:05+00:00Jackie and Callum talk about a new device which some people are using to get rid of gangs of teenagers. The 'mosquito' emits an annoying sound which only young people can hear. Is it a good way to stop young people from causing trouble?
19 March 2008tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-24:5852958529Air travel2009-02-24T16:39:15+00:002009-02-24T16:39:15+00:00Heathrow, one of the world's busiest airports, is still growing - much to the anger of some people, who are worried about the effects of ever more flights. Jackie and Callum hear the views on allowing more planes to fill the skies.
12 March 2008
tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-24:5852558525Six-word stories2009-02-24T16:33:21+00:002009-02-24T16:33:21+00:00Ernest Hemingway bet ten dollars that he could write a complete story in just six words. He wrote: "For Sale: baby shoes, never worn." He won the bet. Could you tell the story of your life in just six words? Jackie and Callum have a go.
9 April 2008tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5823758237Warm hands, warm heart?2009-02-23T18:13:20+00:002009-02-23T18:13:20+00:00This week, Yvonne Archer is joined by William Kremer and finds out whether his hands are cold or warm. But it's all in the name of science as they try to find out whether there's any truth to saying that a person with warm hands has a warm heart. tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5823558235Jargon2009-02-23T18:11:33+00:002009-02-23T18:11:33+00:00If you got a letter saying that local officials 'wish to engage you as a stakeholder', who could blame you if you thought it was a marriage proposal or even an offer to employ you as a barbecue chef?! We find out about an attempt at jargon-busting. tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5823458234Aboriginal cricketer2009-02-23T18:06:02+00:002009-02-23T18:06:02+00:00Thirty years after his death, one of the world's greatest cricketers has finally been recognised for his talents although he never played for his national team. William joins Yvonne for a sporting programme as they find out about Eddie Gilbert.tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5823358233Blind Masseurs2009-02-23T18:02:03+00:002009-02-23T18:02:03+00:00An interesting challenge to an employment law in South Korea. The law, passed in 1963, stops people who aren't blind from taking jobs as massage therapists. Is this law absolutely crucial to one group of people whilst being unfair to others? tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5823058230BFM International Film Festival2009-02-23T17:56:57+00:002009-02-23T17:56:57+00:00This week, Yvonne finds out why there's a separate Black film makers' International Film Festival at the same time as the Times BFI London Film Festival. William joins her as we hear from the director of an award-winning short film. tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5822858228Nuclear script2009-02-23T17:51:53+00:002009-02-23T17:51:53+00:00The British National Archives is where top secret documents and records are kept. But after thirty years, many are made public. This week we find out about an extraordinary document, written in the 1970s, which is now available for everyone to see. tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5822558225Poetry2009-02-23T17:46:46+00:002009-02-23T17:46:46+00:00Yvonne is joined by Callum for a poetic moment! Most of us wrote poetry at school and as adults, perhaps many of us still write it secretly. But this week, we'll hear an interview with Dave Neita who happily shares his poetry with the world!tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5822358223Adult children2009-02-23T17:43:31+00:002009-02-23T17:43:31+00:00A 20 year old man in Italy has taken his father to court for money so that he can continue to live at home with his mother and study for a new career. But at 20, are we too old to expect our parents to be responsible for us? tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5822058220The wisdom of keeping quiet2009-02-23T17:35:12+00:002009-02-23T17:35:12+00:00For many people across the world, one of life's most valuable qualities is wisdom. This week Yvonne is joined by one of BBC Learning English's wisest people - Callum Robertson! But can talking about 'wisdom' make them wiser? tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5821758217Asteroid mission2009-02-23T17:27:55+00:002009-02-23T17:27:55+00:00In 2017, European scientists plan to land on an asteroid. But why do they want to visit an asteroid and will there be space for Callum on the spacecraft?! Callum joined Yvonne for this week's programme to find out more about the Marco Polo Mission. tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5821658216Problem pronunciation2009-02-23T17:25:26+00:002009-02-23T17:25:26+00:00This week we look at the results of a survey in which 3,000 British people were asked to pronounce some of the most difficult words in the English language. Yvonne and Callum try pronouncing a few of the words and achieve some rather funny results! tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5821358213Big hills and small mountains2009-02-23T17:20:36+00:002009-02-23T17:20:36+00:00This week, Yvonne and Callum ask: is there any difference between a really big hill and a small mountain? tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5821258212Dhaka traffic2009-02-23T17:19:16+00:002009-02-23T17:19:16+00:00This week's programme takes us into the heart of one of the busiest and noisiest parts of the world! Jackie and Senjuti are in downtown Dhaka among the cars and rickshaws, discussing a topic that's not going anywhere fast: traffic! tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5820958209Living abroad2009-02-23T17:16:38+00:002009-02-23T17:16:38+00:00Elena is leaving BBC Learning English to travel the world. In her final programme she talks to Callum about travelling, living abroad and emigrating. tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5820858208Day trip with a difference2009-02-23T17:14:57+00:002009-02-23T17:14:57+00:00Day trips are fun ways to spend a day! In this programme Callum and Neil look at the opportunity to take a day trip which is literally out of this world. If you can afford it, you can now book a ticket for trip into space.tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5820758207Cryptozoology2009-02-23T17:12:58+00:002009-02-23T17:12:58+00:00Are there any strange creatures wandering around the forests and mountains in your country? Do you have monsters in your lakes? In this programme Callum and Jackie look at the search for one such creature. tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5820458204Credit crunch2009-02-23T17:10:01+00:002009-02-23T17:10:01+00:00The world economy is experiencing some difficulty at the moment. Problems in the US banking system have led to what is now known as 'the credit crunch'. Callum and Jackie look at some of the language that has become common in the business news.tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5820158201Cost of living2009-02-23T17:03:04+00:002009-02-23T17:03:04+00:00What's the minimum amount you could earn to have a reasonable standard of living? A recent report in the UK has come up with some figures. Callum and Jackie discuss the subject and try to agree on the necessities and the luxuries of modern life. tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5819458194Drinking laws2009-02-23T16:57:44+00:002009-02-23T16:57:44+00:00In the programme today, has a change in drinking laws in England and Wales affected people's attitudes to alcohol? We'll be hearing from a medical worker as Jackie and Elena talk about the language of drinks and going out.tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-23:5819058190Stress at work2009-02-23T16:52:57+00:002009-02-23T16:52:57+00:00Today Doug and Jackie talk about stress at work. Do you have a stressful job? Do Doug and Jackie have stressful jobs?
tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-17:5640756407Story at the ready?2009-02-17T10:11:39+00:002009-02-17T10:11:39+00:00William Kremer joins Yvonne Archer as she talks to the writer of an award-winning series of stories and finds out what she writes about and why. 6 Minute English. 14 January 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-17:5638456384Academic to Activist2009-02-17T09:14:19+00:002009-02-17T09:14:19+00:00This week, Yvonne Archer is joined by William Kremer as they hear about how and why a South African man went from being an academic to being an activist. 6 Minute English. 7 January 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-12:5547655476Barbie's 50th anniversary!2009-02-12T15:18:42+00:002009-02-12T15:18:42+00:00Barbie celebrates her 50th anniversary this year. She may be hugely popular across the world but is she a good role model for young girls? 6 Minute English 18 February 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-12:5543355433Private Fostering2009-02-12T13:19:25+00:002009-02-12T13:19:25+00:00Recently, BAAF (the British Association for Adoption and Fostering) held a national awareness raising week on private fostering. 6 Minute English. 4 February 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-11:5524855248Obama inauguration party2009-02-11T17:40:13+00:002009-02-11T17:40:13+00:00It's difficult to imagine there's a single country that wasn't watching as the USA celebrated and welcomed its very first African American President. 6 Minute English. 28 January 2009tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-11:5520455204Mr Smith or John?2009-02-11T16:17:44+00:002009-02-11T16:17:44+00:00This programme is about formality at work - we find out how things have changed over the years for some of us here in the UK.tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2009-02-03:5315153151School for ex soldiers2009-02-03T15:56:03+00:002009-02-03T15:56:03+00:00Many of the stories we hear about Sudan are quite sad and sometimes disturbing. So this week we hear a positive and uplifting story about what one man is doing to help with the peace process. 21 January 2009. 6 Minute English