6 Minute English
Learn and practise useful English with clips from programmes around the BBC. Each week, we talk about an interesting topic and learn helpful words and phrases used in natural spoken English - all in 6 minutes! Practise y...
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On the show
- Presenter And Psychologist1 ep
- Food Expert1 ep
- Dietitian1 ep
Also: Chief Executive Of The Uk'S Climate Change Committee, Climate Reporter, Bbc Reporter, Professor From Inside Health, Prof Giles Yeo, Business Owner, Sarah Keith-Lucas, journalist
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
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Total monthly reach
Based on 1 signal.
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By chart position
- 🇺🇸United States · Language Learning#12.2M to 12M
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Language LearningHOME#3274K to 1.4M
- 🇧🇷Brazil · Language Learning#1261K to 1.4M
- 🇮🇳India · Language Learning#1217K to 1.1M
- 🇦🇺Australia · Language Learning#1152K to 805K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
4.6M to 24M🎙 ~2x weekly·339 episodes·Last published 6d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
9.2M to 49M🇺🇸47%🇬🇧6%🇧🇷6%+19 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
5.1M to 27M
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/15/26 | Why has gold got so expensive? | Many of us own jewellery or other items that are gold coloured, but do you own anything that is made from real gold? Gold is a precious metal, which means that there is a limited supply in the world. This not only makes it expensive, but also means that it holds a relatively stable value. So, why are investors interested in it, and should the rest of us start buying more of it? Georgie and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.6 Minute English now has a VIDEO VERSION! 6 Minute English now comes with a video! It's the same programme that you know and love, but now you can see us! Watch this podcast here (and find a free worksheet): https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-261015 Let us know what you think of the new version of 6 Minute English at [email protected] | 6m 59s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | Are people drinking less alcohol? | In recent generations many people have chosen to stop drinking alcohol. Surveys from the UK suggest that 16 to 24-year-olds are more likely to be non-drinkers than the older generations. Many people are sharing their experience of drinking less alcohol or being completely sober on social media. Some people have been saying that they want to go out more to drink and have fun with friends, but they have concerns about fitness and wellness. Georgie and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. 6 Minute English now has a VIDEO VERSION! 6 Minute English now comes with a video! It's the same programme that you know and love, but now you can see us! Watch this podcast here (and find a free worksheet): https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-261008 Let us know what you think of the new version of 6 Minute English at [email protected] | 6m 49s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | Why does heartbreak hurt so much? | Anyone who has had their heart broken will know how horrible it feels. But did you know that the pain you feel is not just imaginary – it registers in the same part of the brain that processes physical pain. So, why do we feel this pain? And if it feels so bad, what is the point of being in love in the first place? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.6 Minute English now has a VIDEO VERSION! 6 Minute English now comes with a video! It's the same programme that you know and love, but now you can see us! Watch this podcast here (and find a free worksheet): https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-261001 Let us know what you think of the new version of 6 Minute English at [email protected] | 6m 33s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | Why do we itch? | Feeling itchy is unpleasant, and the feeling of finally scratching that itch can be very satisfying! But why do we feel itchy in the first place? And is it possible to catch an itch from someone else? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.6 Minute English now has a VIDEO VERSION! 6 Minute English now comes with a video! It's the same programme that you know and love, but now you can see us! Watch this podcast here (and find a free worksheet): https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260924Let us know what you think of the new version of 6 Minute English at [email protected] | 6m 22s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | Is rejection good for us? | How would you feel about going up to a stranger on the street and asking them for a cheeky favour? If the idea makes you nervous, then don't worry – you are not alone! But recently, some people have been filming themselves doing this, as part of a social media trend called 'rejection therapy'. It's not an officially recognised form of therapy, but some have found that it improves their confidence. Georgie and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.6 Minute English now has a VIDEO VERSION! 6 Minute English now comes with a video! It's the same programme that you know and love, but now you can see us! Watch this podcast here (and find a free worksheet): https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260917Let us know what you think of the new version of 6 Minute English at [email protected] | 6m 21s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | language learninglanguage apps+4 | — | DuolingoBabbel+2 | — | language appsDuolingo+5 | — | 6m 37s | ||
| 9/3/26 | climate changeextreme weather+4 | Sarah Keith-Lucas | BBCBBC Radio | — | climate changeextreme weather+4 | — | 6m 36s | ||
| 8/27/26 | smellslanguage+3 | — | BBC Radio | — | smellsdescriptions+3 | — | 6m 37s | ||
| 8/20/26 | driverless carsautonomous vehicles+4 | — | BBC Radio | — | driverless carsautonomous cars+4 | — | 6m 37s | ||
| 8/13/26 | houseworkchores+3 | — | BBC | — | houseworkchores+3 | — | 6m 35s | ||
| 8/6/26 | climate changescientific predictions+3 | — | BBC | — | climate scientistspredictions+5 | — | 6m 39s | ||
| 7/30/26 | athleticsdrugs in sports+3 | — | BBC | — | athleticsdrugs+3 | — | 6m 37s | ||
| 7/23/26 | childrenwarzones+4 | journalist | BBC Radio | conflict zones | children in warzonesconflict zones+3 | — | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
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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 United States, top 10 in 50 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in United States.
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Chart Positions
50 placements across 38 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 38 markets.