Best 6 Minute Podcasts (2024)

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Having acne 6:34

7h ago6:34

6:34

Acne affects people of all ages, but especially teenagers. Neil and Beth listen to a skin doctor talking about the condition and teach you some useful vocabulary. TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript and worksheet for this episode to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-241107 SU…

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#586: Amida: Shema Koleinu (Part 15)

2d ago

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English in a Minute: Verbs to use with the word ‘fact’ 1:06

2h ago1:06

1:06

A fact is something we know to be true. But do you know which verbs we most commonly hear with 'fact'? Learn about them in this podcast with Georgie.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/english_in_a_minute/241008FIND BBC LEARNI…

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"Rum Punch and Reefers" by Arlene Mandell 8:10

19m ago8:10

8:10

— Oh, what the hell—go be one of the guys! My panicky gut sent up red flares! Arlene Mandell is an artist living in Linville, North Carolina, proudly celebrating her 10th year at Carlton Gallery in Banner Elk. (carltongallery.com/arlene-mandell). A native New Yorker, relocating to the Blue Ridge Mountains with Captain Dan ignited a passion to write…

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6 minutes avec Stéphane Fischer, de l'Association cantonale genevoise de judo et jujitsu 6:03

13h ago6:03

6:03

Le judo est à l’honneur, ce week-end, à Genève. Avec les finales des championnats suisses, par équipe, au Bois des Frères, samedi et dimanche. Stéphane Fischer, de l'Association cantonale genevoise de judo et jujitsu était invité de Béatrice Rul, à 7h30, sur Radio Lac. Les finales des championnats suisses, par équipe, c’est tout ce week-end au Bois…

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6 minutes avec Brigitte Studer, membre de SURVAP 6:17

1d ago6:17

6:17

By Radio Lac

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6 minutes avec Jérôme Gygax, historien, spécialiste USA 6:49

3d ago6:49

6:49

By Radio Lac

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#115 Glaub an dich! 3 Tipps, um Selbstvertrauen aufzubauen 8:32

2d ago8:32

8:32

Persönlichkeitsentwicklung to go. Hör dich glücklich! Eine Präsentation auf Englisch halten, eine neue Sportart beginnen oder Verantwortung für ein großes Projekt übernehmen – wann hast du dich zuletzt einer neuen Herausforderung gestellt? Leider reichen motivierende Worte wie “Tschakka, ich schaff das!” oft nicht aus, um Vertrauen in die eigenen F…

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#585: Amida: Shema Koleinu (Part 14)

3d ago

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6 minutes avec Matthieu Jotterand, député PS 6:36

4d ago6:36

6:36

Les Genevois se prononceront, le 24 novembre sur la tarification des TPG. Pour les référendaires, il faut que celle-ci continue d'être décidée par le Grand Conseil. Le député socialiste, Matthieu Jotterand, était invité de Béatrice Rul, à 7h30. Que la tarification des CFF soient décidée par les CFF, eux-même, ça ne vous dérange. Par contre, pour le…

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#584: Amida: Shema Koleinu (Part 13)

4d ago

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Words with double letters 6:27

4d ago6:27

6:27

Catherine and Finn talk about spelling words with double letters in 6 Minute Vocabulary.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our …

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6 minutes avec Jacques Jeannerat, chef du groupe LJS 6:21

5d ago6:21

6:21

La tarification des tpg sera au cœur, des votations du 24 novembre. Avec un référendum sur la loi qui prévoit que ceux-ci soient désormais fixés par le Conseil d'Etat et la direction des tpg. Jacques Jeannerat, chef du groupe LJS, au Grand Conseil était invité de Béatrice Rul, à 7h30, sur Radio Lac. Pouvez-vous nous garantir que nous paierons toujo…

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"The Height of Foolishness" by Mary Clements Fisher 8:07

4d ago8:07

8:07

– I became daring in the dark. My grip froze. I gulped the moist night air and licked my lips. Mary Clements Fisher celebrates her current mother/grandmother, sweetheart, student, and writer status in Cupertino, California. Two writers’ groups Taste Life Twice and Daughters through the Decades support her mad, muddled, and magical moments of writin…

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6 minutes avec Alain Bolle, directeur du CSP Genève 6:27

3d ago6:27

6:27

Le Centre Social Protestant de Genève fête ses 70 ans. Le CSP qui doit faire face à toujours plus de bénéficiaires et ses fonds sont à sec. Alain Bolle, le directeur du CSP Genève, était invité de Béatrice Rul, à 7h30, pour lancer un appel aux dons. Le CSP Genève fête ses 70 ans. Un bel âge mais en même temps, on se dit qu’il est dommage, également…

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Why you need a good night's sleep 6:14

1h ago6:14

6:14

Why is it so important to get a good night's sleep? TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript and worksheet for this episode to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-241031 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:V…

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6 minutes avec Carine Ayélé Durand, directrice du MEG 6:05

4d ago6:05

6:05

Le nouveau bâtiment du Musée d'Ethnographie de Genève fête ses dix ans. Le MEG fête ses dix ans, dix ans, déjà. Avec quatre jours de festivités, pour l’occasion… "Quatre jours complets qui commencent dès ce jeudi soir, avec une première performance musicale. On va enchaîner tout le week-end avec l'ouverture du renouvellement de l'exposition permane…

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"Listen Up! by Kenneth Chamlee - 2 7:50

28m ago7:50

7:50

– “Don’t panic. Keep your feet up.” It bucks and dips, pitches and plunges while cold water slams you every few seconds. A retired English professor, Kenneth Chamlee still enjoys teaching workshops on humor in poetry, writing in personae, and the remarkable connections between poetry and painting and photography. His poetic biography of 19th-centur…

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The Declaration of Independence 7:01

20m ago7:01

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In this episode we discuss the core principles and justifications behind the Declaration of Independence. It emphasizes that people establish governments to protect their inherent rights, and when a government consistently violates these rights, the people have the right and duty to replace it with a system that better safeguards their freedom and …

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English in a Minute: Learn common verb collocations with the noun ‘report’ 1:21

2h ago1:21

1:21

A report is information which can be presented verbally or in writing. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'report' with Beth in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: htt…

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6 minutes avec François Saint-Ouen, secrétaire général de la FEDRE 6:14

10d ago6:14

6:14

La FEDRE, la Fondation européenne pour le développement durable des régions, a mené une année d’enquête sur l’effet frontière et vous venez de rendre un rapport avec dix propositions pour un développement harmonieux du Grand Genève. François Saint-Ouen, son Secrétaire général, était invité de Béatrice Rul, à 7h30, sur Radio Lac. Parmi vos propositi…

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#114 People Pleaser: So hörst du auf es allen recht zu machen 7:25

6d ago7:25

7:25

Persönlichkeitsentwicklung to go. Hör dich glücklich! Dein Leben, deine Regeln: Manche Menschen haben den Drang, es anderen immer recht zu machen. Sie stellen ihre Bedürfnisse über die der anderen – und leiden früher oder später darunter. Die Folge können chronische Erschöpfung und sogar ernste psychische Erkrankungen sein. Mit dieser Folge kannst …

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6 minutes avec Sylvain Thévoz, député PS 6:30

6d ago6:30

6:30

Les Genevois vont-ils approuver la baisse d'impôts portée par le Conseil d'Etat? Une folie, pour le député socialiste, Sylvain Thévoz, vice-président de la commission fiscale du Grand Conseil. Il était invité de Béatrice Rul, à 7h30, sur Radio Lac. Nous nous prononçons sur une baisse d’impôts de 8,7% en moyenne, le 24 novembre. Le canton a enregist…

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Common Sense and the Push for Independence 7:46

11d ago7:46

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This episode describes the events and sentiments leading up to the American colonies' Declaration of Independence. It highlights the initial division within the Continental Congress between those who favored reconciliation with Britain and those who sought complete independence. The document emphasizes the role of Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Se…

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Pronouncing verbs and nouns 6:41

2d ago6:41

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'Increase' can be a noun or a verb and they aren't pronounced the same way...FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popul…

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6 minutes avec Nathalie Fontanet, conseillère d'Etat, chargée des finances 7:16

7d ago7:16

7:16

Baisse d'impôts ou pas? C'est ce dont vont décider les Genevois, le 24 novembre prochain. Une baisse de 8,7%, en moyenne, portée par le Conseil d'Etat. Sa présidente, chargée des finances, Nathalie Fontanet, était invitée de Béatrice Rul, à 7h30, sur Radio Lac. Vous êtes à la baguette de cette baisse fiscale de 8,7%, en moyenne. Une mesure qui va c…

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"My First Adventure" by Akira Odani 7:57

4d ago7:57

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– Should I tell my mother what I decided to do? A 5-year-old, less than one meter tall, I slipped through the turnstile without being noticed. Akira Odani lives in the ancient city of St. Augustine, Florida. He belongs to Taste Life Twice Writers and the Florida Writers Association. Born in Tokyo, he had written extensively for the Japanese media. …

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Continental Army's Retreat from Canada 6:05

5d ago6:05

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This episode details the American retreat from Quebec during the Revolutionary War, focusing on the naval battles and strategic decisions led by Benedict Arnold. Despite having a smaller fleet, Arnold skillfully delayed the British advance through tactics like the Battle of Valcour Island. However, the Americans faced significant challenges, includ…

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Divorce: Why does it happen? 6:49

15d ago6:49

6:49

How is divorce talked about in different countries? Georgie and Phil teach you some new vocabulary. TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript and worksheet for this episode to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-241024 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningeng…

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English in a Minute: Common verb collocations with the noun ‘system' 1:10

16d ago1:10

1:10

A system is a set of connected things that operate together. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'system' with Beth in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.b…

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Battle of Valcour Island 6:35

7d ago6:35

6:35

Following their defeat in Quebec, the American forces, led by Benedict Arnold, retreated while employing a scorched-earth policy to hinder the British advance. Both sides raced to construct fleets on Lake Champlain, with the British benefiting from prefabricated ships and superior resources. Arnold strategically positioned his smaller fleet near Va…

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"Fool's Hill" by Caroline Kane Kenna 7:50

7d ago7:50

7:50

– We were trying out young adulthood, but there were rules. What I recall is moonlight through a picture window until we heard his door open, Marshall’s deep, slow Tennessee twang. Caroline Kane Kenna lives in Huntersville, North Carolina. A newspaper reporter before the internet. Stay at home Mom to three boys, trailing spouse for a corporate husb…

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#113 Besser verhandeln: 2 Tipps, wie du mehr für dich rausholst 8:05

13d ago8:05

8:05

Persönlichkeitsentwicklung to go. Hör dich glücklich! Egal ob über das Gehalt im neuen Job, den Anteil der Care-Arbeit mit dem Partner oder die Einbauküche in der Mietwohnung – ständig müssen wir über irgendwelche Dinge verhandeln. Nicht wenige Menschen drücken sich davor oder sind unsicher, wie sie das bekommen, was sie sich wünschen. Andere werde…

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Battle of Trois-Rivieres 6:59

13d ago6:59

6:59

This episode details the events and aftermath of the 1776 Battle of Trois-Rivières, a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War. It covers the failed American siege of Quebec City, the British reinforcements and strategic advantage under General Carleton, the American's ill-fated decision to make a stand, and the ensuing battle. This episode…

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British and American English 7:47

11d ago7:47

7:47

Hear about differences and similarities in vocabulary from both sides of the Atlantic.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our ot…

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"Greyhound to Ithaca" by Maureen Ryan Griffin 7:57

11d ago7:57

7:57

– I had a layover in Elmira, New York—six hours long. Warblers, whistlers, and trillers sang. Joe and Maybe Dave knew when not to talk, too, when beauty itself was the conversation. Maureen Ryan Griffin has loved words and stories since her “Cat in the Hat” days and leads writing workshops and retreats (www.WordPlayNow.com). She’s published in nume…

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Siege of Quebec 6:48

12d ago6:48

6:48

The Battle of Quebec was a significant defeat for the Continental Army, resulting in the death of their leader and many casualties. Despite the odds, the remaining forces, led by Benedict Arnold, continued to besiege the city. However, they faced numerous challenges, including a lack of reinforcements, harsh winter conditions, and the spread of dis…

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6 minutes avec Pascal Crittin, directeur de la RTS 6:18

22d ago6:18

6:18

By Radio Lac

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