About this episode

The episode discusses the potential for life on the planet TRAPPIST-1e and teaches new language related to this topic.

Will we ever be able to live on a planet that isn't Earth? A science and space journalist explainss the latest research and data collected from planet TRAPPIST-1e. Neil and Becca teach you some new language to understand this potentially habitable planet.Find a transcript and worksheet at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260507Practise your listening skills at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_listening_roomLearn language to use at work in Office English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-englishGet our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

People in this episode

Hosts: Neil, Becca

Topics covered

• space exploration
• habitable planets
• TRAPPIST-1e
• science journalism
• language learning

Keywords

• life on other planets
• TRAPPIST-1e
• space research
• science journalism
• language learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC

Places: TRAPPIST-1e

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