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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Estimated from 37 chart positions in 37 markets.
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- 🇦🇺AU · Language Learning#11M to 3M
- 🇺🇸US · Language Learning#21M to 3M
- 🇩🇪DE · Language Learning#21M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Language Learning#31M to 3M
- 🇫🇷FR · Language Learning#1300K to 800K
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
2.7M to 7.9M🎙 Daily cadence·339 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
9.1M to 26M🇦🇺11%🇺🇸11%🇩🇪11%+34 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
5.0M to 15M
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Recent episodes
Can apps teach you a language?
Sep 10, 2026
6m 37s
Climate change and extreme weather
Sep 3, 2026
6m 36s
How do we describe smells?
Aug 27, 2026
6m 37s
Sharing the road with driverless cars
Aug 20, 2026
6m 37s
Who does the housework?
Aug 13, 2026
6m 35s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10/26 | Can apps teach you a language? | Have you ever used Duolingo, Babbel, Busuu or perhaps another language-learning app? How did you get on? Some people love the convenience of these apps – you can learn on the go, like during your commute to work, rather than committing to a certain time each week, like learning in a class. But are they teaching the languages effectively? Neil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Get a free worksheet, quiz and transcript for this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260910Practise 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 37s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 | Climate change and extreme weather | Every year we see damage, death and destruction caused by hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons - tropical storms. Is climate change making this impact worse? Climate change may be making this destruction worse. Phil is joined by BBC weather presenter and meteorologist Sarah Keith-Lucas to learn more about this and teach you some new vocabulary.Get a free worksheet, quiz and transcript for this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260903Practise 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 36s | ||||||
| 8/27/26 | How do we describe smells? | What is the worst smell in the world? And what is the best smell? Are there any smells that you like, but that your friends or family hate? Smells are all around us all the time, but the English language is often quite general in the way it describes smells, as opposed to other senses like sounds or tastes. But why is this? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Get a free worksheet, quiz and transcript for this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260827Practise 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 37s | ||||||
| 8/20/26 | Sharing the road with driverless cars | Imagine crossing a road and turning to see a car heading towards you... without a driver! While this might seem scary, driverless cars are already operating safely in many cities around the world. These autonomous cars contain huge amounts of technology to help them drive alongside other road users carefully. But will humans behave as carefully around them? Can we communicate clearly with these 'robotaxis', or are we simply incompatible? Phil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Learn English from authentic BBC programme clips. Get a free worksheet, quiz and transcript for this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260820Practise your listening with The Listening Room here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_room Subscribe to our newsletters here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599 | 6m 37s | ||||||
| 8/13/26 | Who does the housework? | Unloading the dishwasher, mopping the floor, cleaning the loo... what is your most hated household chore? We all know there are jobs around the house which have to be done regularly, even if they are sometimes boring or unpleasant. But who tends to do the most amount of jobs in your household? And is there anyone who isn't pulling their weight...? Pippa and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Learn English from authentic BBC programme clips. Get a free worksheet, quiz and transcript for this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260813Practise 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 35s | ||||||
| 8/6/26 | How do climate scientists make predictions? | Across the world, climate change is already beginning to change the way we live our lives. But how big will that change be and what kinds of change will occur? These are the kinds of questions that scientists have been asking for decades. So, how exactly do they try to find answers to such complex questions about the future? Understanding where we are heading might help humanity prepare for the consequences of climate change. Phil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Learn English from authentic BBC programme clips. Get a free worksheet, quiz and transcript for this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260806Practise 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 39s | ||||||
| 7/30/26 | The Enhanced Games | What would the world of athletics look like if athletes were allowed to take drugs? Pippa and Neil discuss the Enhanced Games. Learn English from authentic BBC programme clips. Get a free worksheet, quiz and transcript for this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260730Practise 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 37s | ||||||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
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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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Chart Positions
50 placements across 37 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 37 markets.