BBC Radio - 6 Minute English

How pandemics end

Covid-19, The Black Death ... We discuss what happens when deadly diseases go global.

We talk about some new expressions that have been introduced to English through the media

From monster killers of the sea to endangered species - we talk sharks and vocabulary.

We discuss the impact of climate change on today's wildlife.

We discuss the tastes of our childhood and teach new vocabulary.

Modern scientists are under pressure from critics motivated by political views.

Learn about the invention of the atomic bomb

Rob and Sam discuss some of the problems Pacific islanders face and teach vocabulary.

What is the relationship between translation, technology and the human brain?

We talk about a very British tradition involving Queen Elizabeth II