About this episode
This episode discusses the significance of poetry in personal and global contexts while introducing new vocabulary.
Do you like to read poetry? When was the last time you heard someone recite a poem? Some people may just think of poetry as something they studied at school, but for many people it has a powerful presence in their lives. Poetry can help you connect with others, come to terms with personal emotions, or even spread the word about important global events. If you think poetry is not for you, perhaps you just haven't found the right poem yet! Neil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. Listen to natural English conversations with Real Easy English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english Learn English from the news: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2026 Get a free worksheet, quiz and transcript for this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260604
People in this episode
Hosts: Neil, Pippa
Topics covered
- poetry
- emotions
- connection
- global events
- vocabulary
Keywords
- poetry
- emotions
- connection
- global events
- vocabulary
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio
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