6 Minute English
by BBC Radio
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Audience Interest
- learning English language skills
- improving listening comprehension
Podcast Focus
- short English language lessons
- conversational English practice
Publishing Consistency
- 319 episodes produced
- active for 8 years
Platform Reach
- available on BBC platforms
- potential for global audience
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 33 chart positions in 33 markets.
By chart position
- 🇦🇺AU · Language Learning#11M to 3M
- 🇺🇸US · Language Learning#21M to 3M
- 🇩🇪DE · Language Learning#21M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Language Learning#41M to 3M
- 🇫🇷FR · Language Learning#1300K to 800K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
2.5M to 7.3M🎙 Daily cadence·319 episodes·Last published 6d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
8.3M to 24M🇦🇺12%🇺🇸12%🇩🇪12%+30 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
2.5M to 7.3M
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On the show
From 22 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
Children in warzones
Jul 23, 2026
6m 44s
What's in a footballer's brain?
Jul 16, 2026
6m 29s
Should we cycle more?
Jul 9, 2026
6m 13s
Rude emails
Jul 2, 2026
6m 34s
Stress-free family meals
Jun 25, 2026
6m 45s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/23/26 | Children in warzones | The most recent figure from 2024 says that 520 million children are living in conflict zones. That's about one in every five children worldwide. Some of the discussions in this episode will be about death and trauma. Neil and Becca hear from a journalist who has spent some time with children in warzones and discuss the topic in simpler English.Get a free worksheet, quiz and transcript for this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260723Practise your listening with The Listening Room here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_roomSubscribe to our newsletters here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599 | 6m 44s | ||||||
| 7/16/26 | footballneuroscience+4 | — | BBC Radioneuroscience | — | footballneuroscience+5 | — | 6m 29s | ||
| 7/9/26 | cyclingbiking+3 | — | BBC Radio | — | cyclingbike+3 | — | 6m 13s | ||
| 7/2/26 | rude emailsemail etiquette+3 | — | BBC Radio | — | rude emailsemail etiquette+3 | — | 6m 34s | ||
| 6/25/26 | family mealshealthy eating+3 | — | BBC Radio | — | fussy eaterhealthy diet+3 | — | 6m 45s | ||
| 6/18/26 | screen timechildren+4 | — | UKAustralia+1 | — | screen timechildren+3 | — | 6m 47s | ||
| 6/11/26 | advertisingconsumer behavior+3 | — | BBC Radio | — | advertisersspending+3 | — | 6m 35s | ||
| 6/4/26 | poetryemotions+3 | — | BBC Radio | — | poetryemotions+3 | — | 6m 35s | ||
| 5/28/26 | debtcost of living+3 | — | BBC Radio | — | debtborrowing+3 | — | 6m 37s | ||
| 5/21/26 | urban noiseanxiety+3 | — | BBC Radio | — | citiesnoise+5 | — | 6m 37s | ||
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| 5/14/26 | readingbrain+3 | — | BBC Radio | — | readingbrain changes+3 | — | 6m 35s | ||
| 5/7/26 | space explorationhabitable planets+3 | — | BBC Radio | TRAPPIST-1e | life on other planetsTRAPPIST-1e+3 | — | 6m 36s | ||
| 4/30/26 | ultra-processed foodhealth+3 | — | BBC Radio | — | ultra-processed foodhealth risks+3 | — | 6m 42s | ||
| 4/23/26 | stressmental health+3 | Presenter And Psychologist | Office English | — | examswork stress+3 | — | 6m 42s | ||
| 4/16/26 | fooddiet+2 | Food ExpertDietitian | — | — | food preferencestaste+2 | — | 6m 41s | ||
| 4/9/26 | food choicesnational security+2 | Chief Executive Of The Uk'S Climate Change CommitteeClimate Reporter | Climate Change Committee | UK | foodhealth+2 | — | 6m 47s | ||
| 4/2/26 | saunashealth benefits+1 | Bbc ReporterProfessor From Inside Health | Office EnglishBBC+2 | — | temperaturehot habit+4 | — | 6m 34s | ||
| 3/26/26 | weight lossdrugs+3 | Prof Giles Yeo | OzempicMounjaro | — | OzempicMounjaro+3 | — | 6m 31s | ||
| 3/19/26 | cold adaptationvocabulary+1 | — | Office English | — | coldest placelayers+1 | — | 6m 46s | ||
| 3/12/26 | chocolateEU law+3 | Business Owner | chocolateEU+1 | Europe | sweet treatschocolate lovers+1 | — | 6m 21s | ||
| 3/5/26 | animalsblack and white+5 | — | Office EnglishLearning English for Work | — | — | — | 6m 37s | ||
| 2/26/26 | pepperspices+2 | — | Beating Speaking Anxiety | — | seasoningflavour+1 | — | 6m 46s | ||
| 2/19/26 | cookingprofessional chefs+1 | — | worksheettranscript+2 | — | chefrestaurant+1 | — | 6m 43s | ||
| 2/12/26 | Artistic swimming | How long can you hold your breath underwater? And what about if you were doing a gymnastic and dance routine as well...? Artistic swimming, which used to be known as synchronised swimming, requires dedication, hard work and passion. Phil and Becca discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a transcript and worksheet for this episode here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260212Want to improve your speaking confidence? Learn from experts about how to fight your fears of speaking in our new series 'Beating Speaking Anxiety': ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxietyAnd don't forget to sign up to our free newsletter, where we share our tips and weekly highlights every Wednesday: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599Other podcasts you might enjoy: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Stories | 6m 46s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | Rethinking dyslexia | Dyslexia is a condition which makes it difficult for people to read, write and spell. But, can the ability to process information differently actually be an advantage? And why do dyslexics make excellent spies? Phil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260205BEATING SPEAKING ANXIETY: ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/beating_speaking_anxietySUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersFIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ Learning English Grammar ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English for WorkThey're all available by searching in your podcast app. | 6m 47s | ||||||
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Key insights
What the show covers
- short English language lessons
- conversational English practice
- useful phrases in context
- natural spoken English examples
Audience interests
- learning English language skills
- improving listening comprehension
- expanding vocabulary usage
- exploring interesting topics
Platform reach
- available on BBC platforms
- potential for global audience
- accessible via online streaming
- promoted through BBC channels
Publishing consistency
- 319 episodes produced
- active for 8 years
- weekly episode release
- consistent learning schedule
Chart history for 6 Minute English
Peaked at #1 in Australia, top 10 in 50 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in Australia.
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| Australia | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| France | — | #1 | #1 | — |
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| HK | — | #1 | #1 | — |
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| TW | — | #1 | #1 | — |
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| MY | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| ID | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| VN | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| Brazil | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| United States | — | #2 | #2 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 33 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 33 markets.