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Did you know that horses are being used to help with physical and mental illness?

Horses and humans have had a close relationship for thousands of years, but did you know that horses, along with other animals, are being used to help with physical and mental illness? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at:
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How are horses helping to heal humans?

<description>&lt;p&gt;You might know them as potato chips, but here in the UK we call them crisps... and we love them! With many different shapes, sizes and flavours, there's a lot to choose from, but why do we like them so much? And what are some of the other crispy snacks enjoyed around the world? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251204 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LEARN ENGLISH GRAMMAR &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Improve your grammar here: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-grammar &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: 
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Why do we like crisps so much?

You might know them as potato chips, but here in the UK we call them crisps... and we love them! With many different shapes, sizes and flavours, there's a lot to choose from, but why do we like them so much? And what are some of the other crispy snacks enjoyed around the world? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251204 LEARN ENGLISH GRAMMAR Improve your grammar here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-grammar SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: 
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What’s your favourite flavour of crisp?

<description>&lt;p&gt;We've seen influencers on social media posting about all sorts of things – from lifestyle and fashion, to sports, travel, gaming and music. But did you know that some social media influencers are trying to get involved in politics? Beth and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251127&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LEARN ENGLISH GRAMMAR Improve your grammar here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-grammar&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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Do you follow politics on social media?

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How are influencers affecting politics?

<description>&lt;p&gt;Do you know the 'proper' way to behave during meals? And what would be the worst thing someone could do while eating? This episode is all about etiquette, what makes good table manners and what is considered rude! Phil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251120 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LEARN ENGLISH GRAMMAR Improve your grammar here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-grammar &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: 
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Do you know the 'proper' way to behave during meals?

Do you know the 'proper' way to behave during meals? And what would be the worst thing someone could do while eating? This episode is all about etiquette, what makes good table manners and what is considered rude! Phil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251120 LEARN ENGLISH GRAMMAR Improve your grammar here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-grammar SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: 
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Do you have good dining etiquette?

<description>&lt;p&gt;We all remember playgrounds when we were children – slides, swings, climbing frames. But have you heard of the new playgrounds which are designed to include things that others might consider junk... like old tyres and wooden pallets! Pippa and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251113&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;THE READING ROOM
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Would you ever consider playing in a bomb site?

We all remember playgrounds when we were children – slides, swings, climbing frames. But have you heard of the new playgrounds which are designed to include things that others might consider junk... like old tyres and wooden pallets! Pippa and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-251113THE READING ROOM
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