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Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. A weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Thursday.

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Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. A weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Thursday.
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    Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations.
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Mermaids

7min

We talk about different variations on the concept of mermaids.

A quieter world

7min

Neil and Georgina discuss noise and whether it is bad for our health.

US and China vs climate change

7min

Can the world's two biggest emitters of greenhouse gases work together?

Naked in nature

7min

Hear about why being naked in nature might be good for you.

The language of biscuits

7min

Rob and Neil talk about the origins and the language of this humble snack.

Is English really English?

7min

Neil and Georgina discuss where the English language we use today really comes from.

Astronauts on strike?

7min

Hear all about the Skylab astronauts’ disagreement with mission control.

Digital help for blind people

7min

Hear about digital technology which helps blind people improve their lives.

What’s the key to happiness?

7min

Hear about what small things you can do to feel happier about life.

Looking for utopia

7min

Rob and Georgina talk about how to create a happy place.

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