6 minute English
Improve your English vocabulary and speaking with 6 Minute English compilation from BBC Learning English!
Is there a future without bees?
Bee numbers are declining at an alarming rate and in some places disappearing altogether, which has serious consequences for humans. Today, one third of the food we eat depends on insects to pollinate crops, fruit and vegetables.
Are food allergies more common now?
Research has suggested that food allergies may be more common these days than they were in the last 20 or 30 years. Why might this be? Is it linked to our diet? And are there any signs that a child might go on to develop a food allergy as an adult?
The power of crying
Sam and Neil talk about crying. Does it really make us feel better? Do women cry more than men? Is it more acceptable nowadays for people to cry in public? Listen to the conversation and learn vocabulary ... without the tears.
What to do when you can't sleep
What can you do when you can't sleep? Is there anything more frustrating than lying there in the dark with your eyes open - especially if it's not just now and then, but night after night?
Beating a sedentary lifestyle
People around the world are spending more and more time being physically inactive - and this is having a negative impact on their health. In the UK, 20 million people don't do any exercise at all. Finland used to have one of the highest mortality rates from heart disease but it's managed to reverse this trend. Dan and Catherine talk about Finland's experience and teach you new vocabulary.
Comfort Food
Cakes, chocolate and crisps! Comfort food refers to snacks and meals we like to stuff our faces with, even if it’s not always good for us. Neil and Rob talk about comfort food and what actually makes us eat it.