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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The future of marriage
Fewer UK opposite-sex couples are getting married. Learn why and the related vocabulary.
Who needs a manbag?
What are fashionable men carrying these days? We look inside the trend for a manbag accessory and teach some new vocabulary
Microadventures!
You don't need to go far for adventure. Find out how there's fun to be had on your doorstep
How do you learn to speak a language?
It's good to learn another language but it can be challenging. We discuss the ideas that could make it easier
How do you learn to speak a language?
It's good to learn another language but it can be challenging. We discuss the ideas that could make it easier
Robot therapist
Would you tell a robot your deepest secrets? And could a robot help someone overcome mental health issues? Rob and Catherine discuss robot therapists
Hello, hello
It's probably the first word you learned in English, but what is the history of the humble 'hello'? Rob and Catherine talk about greetings in 6 Minute English
Swimming like a mermaid
There's a new trend: dressing up and swimming like a mermaid. It's aimed at teaching kids to be safe in the water, but it's catching on with adults too