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33:0198K views · 3d ago · 33:01
Have you ever been stuck after 'How are you?' during a conversation? If so, you need to learn the art of small talk with me, Georgie! Small talk is light, informal chat about everyday topics. It might sound boring, but I think it's great!
6:1494K views · 3d ago · 6:14
Find a free worksheet, transcript and quiz for this episode here Do you ever feel it is too hot to sleep? With climate change gradually increasing world temperatures, people across the world are becoming increasingly affected by hot weather. In many locations, air conditioning is used to help cool down homes and workplaces, but not everyone has access to this. And it isn't just about getting a good night's sleep – extremely hot weather can be a serious health risk.
Topics: Talking about the recent hot summer around the world · Is air-conditioning all about comfort? · How important air conditioning can be. · Is air conditioning all positive? · What are the solutions? · Quiz answer
8:1265K views · 4d ago · 8:12
Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, better known as Lula, a left-wing candidate in Brazil, has been elected as president for the fourth time after a second round of voting. His victory came as a surprise to many after he lost the first round of the election.
30:2660K views · 5d ago · 30:26
00.00 Did civilisation exist on Earth before humans? 06.09 Mermaids – fact or fiction? 12.14 Miraculous survival 18.18 Why are some animals black and white? 24.23 How are horses helping humans? Discover more popular videos here 'fun' and 'funny - what's the difference? 'history' and 'story' - English In A Minute What makes a good story? 6 Minute English
6:22135K views · 6d ago · 6:22
Guest: Real Easy English
Becca and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about job interviews – the questions you need to answer when looking for a new place to work. Learn some vocabulary and tips that you can use to help prepare for job interviews, and find out Becca's least favourite question to answer.
30:0595K views · 1w ago · 30:05
Are you a people person? Or do you tend to keep yourself to yourself? Learn 9 expressions native speakers use to describe people's personalities in this interactive English class. You'll hear the expressions in conversations and have lots of practice using them!
6:33253K views · 1w ago · 6:33
Find a free worksheet, transcript and quiz for this episode here Have you ever had the feeling of lying awake at night, unable to get to sleep? Many of us know what it is like to struggle with sleep, especially if we have drunk too much tea or coffee before bed! But did you know that your sleep quality can be affected by other parts of your diet too? Georgie and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.
Topics: Do you struggle to get a good night's sleep? · Do scientists think that what we eat affects how we sleep? · A healthier diet is associated with better quality sleep · Are particular foods better for our sleep than others? · Professor Marie-Pierre St-Onge on which nutrients are important for sleep · Can supplements help us sleep?
7:58161K views · 1w ago · 7:58
Gen Z, those are people born between the late 90s and early 2010s, are protesting about different issues, such as the quality of their education, job opportunities and voting rights. Many of these movements led by young people are being organised online, often with no clear leader.
7:34103K views · 1w ago · 7:34
Guest: Pronunciation Shadowing
YOUR TURN: Do you know any more English linking sounds - and where is your favourite place to visit? Tell us in the comments! New to shadowing? Click here for a quick tutorial More pronunciation videos How to say 'through', 'though', 'thought', 'although' and 'thorough'
6:59146K views · 1w ago · 6:59
Guest: Real Easy English
Georgie and Phil have a real conversation in easy English about British landmarks – famous sights around the United Kingdom. Learn some vocabulary about sightseeing and find out Georgie and Phil's favourite UK landmarks.
37:03106K views · 2w ago · 37:03
How can you talk about childhood memories in English? And when should you use used to, would and the past simple? In this live English lesson, Annie explains how to describe childhood habits, past states and memorable events from your childhood.
6:29341K views · 2w ago · 6:29
6 Minute English now comes with a video ! It's the same programme that you know and love , but now you can see us! Let us know what you think in the comments. Many of us own jewellery or other items that are gold coloured, but do you own anything that is made from real gold? Beyond jewellery and other personal items, gold is bought and sold by investors and banks. The price of gold has always gone up and down, but in 2026 it reached its highest ever price.?
Topics: Quiz question: How much gold has been extracted from the earth? · The discussion · Quiz answer
6:34139K views · 2w ago · 6:34
14 people have been killed and over 300 injured in two attacks on Riyadh international airport in Saudi Arabia over the weekend. There were also a series of other attacks earlier in the week. The Houthis, a militant group in Yemen, said they were behind the attacks, and that they are targeting Saudi Arabia over its support for government forces in Yemen's civil war.
5:5898K views · 2w ago · 5:58
Guest: Pronunciation Shadowing
YOUR TURN: How do you pronounce 'would have' and 'should have' - and what are you doing this weekend? Tell us in the comments! New to shadowing? Click here for a quick tutorial More pronunciation videos Why does the /d/ sound sometimes disappear? 'Actually' pronunciation hack How to pronounce the 'th' in 'think', 'thick' and 'thin'
6:41227K views · 2w ago · 6:41
Guest: Real Easy English
Georgie and Phil have a real conversation in easy English about the cinema – the place we go to watch films on the big screen. Learn some cinema-related vocabulary and find out what Georgie and Phil find annoying about other people's cinema behaviour!
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