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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