http://odeo.com/channels/557083-6-Minute-English Cadot no Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. Your weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Wednesday. Each programme is six minutes long and contains examples and explanations to help you improve your knowledge of the English language across a wide range of topics. Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. Your weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Wednesday. Each programme is six minutes long and contains examples and explanations to help you improve your knowledge of the English language across a wide range of topics. Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. Your weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Wednesday. Each programme is six minutes long and contains examples and explanations to help you improve your knowledge of the English language across a wide range of topics. en-gb 40 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0800 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0800 Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25440607-6-Minute-English-Spiral-museum-at-50-12-Nov-09 Join Dima and Rebecca as they talk about a most unusual arts museum building that was first opened to the public in New York 50 years ago. Also, why not test your prediction skills with an exercise at the end of the programme? Join Dima and Rebecca as they talk about a most unusual arts museum building that was first opened to the public in New York 50 years ago. Also, why not test your prediction skills with an exercise at the end of the programme? Join Dima and Rebecca as they talk about a most unusual arts museum building that was first opened to the public in New York 50 years ago. Also, why not test your prediction skills with an exercise at the end of the programme? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25440607 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/25404778-6-Minute-English-eBooks-5-Nov-09 With the emergence of electronic readers and hundreds of books now available online, Kate and Rebecca talk about the prospect of reading their favourite novels on screen and whether they think this will become common practice in the future. With the emergence of electronic readers and hundreds of books now available online, Kate and Rebecca talk about the prospect of reading their favourite novels on screen and whether they think this will become common practice in the future. With the emergence of electronic readers and hundreds of books now available online, Kate and Rebecca talk about the prospect of reading their favourite novels on screen and whether they think this will become common practice in the future. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25404778 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/25395255-6-Minute-English-Laughter-Yoga-29-Oct-09 Laughter is said to be good for you physically, mentally and spiritually. Join Kate and Rebecca as they hear from a BBC journalist who tried laughter yoga - a new activity from India which is currently gaining popularity across the world. Laughter is said to be good for you physically, mentally and spiritually. Join Kate and Rebecca as they hear from a BBC journalist who tried laughter yoga - a new activity from India which is currently gaining popularity across the world. Laughter is said to be good for you physically, mentally and spiritually. Join Kate and Rebecca as they hear from a BBC journalist who tried laughter yoga - a new activity from India which is currently gaining popularity across the world. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25395255 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:27:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/25345273-6-Minute-English-Quieter-London-22-Oct-09 Noise pollution can often be one of the main causes of stress suffered by city dwellers just about everywhere in the world, and here in London some experts have come up with a few ways of reducing that. Join Dima and Kate to find out what they are. Noise pollution can often be one of the main causes of stress suffered by city dwellers just about everywhere in the world, and here in London some experts have come up with a few ways of reducing that. Join Dima and Kate to find out what they are. Noise pollution can often be one of the main causes of stress suffered by city dwellers just about everywhere in the world, and here in London some experts have come up with a few ways of reducing that. Join Dima and Kate to find out what they are. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25345273 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/25289055-6-min-Shopaholics-15-Oct-09 Kate and Rebecca discuss how shopping is connected to our emotions and hear from a speaker who was a self-confessed shopaholic Kate and Rebecca discuss how shopping is connected to our emotions and hear from a speaker who was a self-confessed shopaholic Kate and Rebecca discuss how shopping is connected to our emotions and hear from a speaker who was a self-confessed shopaholic tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25289055 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:48:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/25252713-6min-Spider-Invasion-8-Oct-09 Experts have recently announced that there is to be a mass influx of spiders in British homes and gardens this autumn. Kate and Rebecca discuss their attitude to them and hear from a speaker at London Zoo who cures people of arachnophobia. Experts have recently announced that there is to be a mass influx of spiders in British homes and gardens this autumn. Kate and Rebecca discuss their attitude to them and hear from a speaker at London Zoo who cures people of arachnophobia. Experts have recently announced that there is to be a mass influx of spiders in British homes and gardens this autumn. Kate and Rebecca discuss their attitude to them and hear from a speaker at London Zoo who cures people of arachnophobia. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25252713 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:22:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/25214990-6-Minute-English-Pigeon-vs-web-1-Oct-2009 Kate and Dima talk about unusual competitions - and the state of broadband in Africa. Which would you trust to deliver a lot of computer information faster - a pigeon or the internet? Before making a decision, check out the result of a recent competition in South Africa. Kate and Dima talk about unusual competitions - and the state of broadband in Africa. Which would you trust to deliver a lot of computer information faster - a pigeon or the internet? Before making a decision, check out the result of a recent competition in South Africa. Kate and Dima talk about unusual competitions - and the state of broadband in Africa. Which would you trust to deliver a lot of computer information faster - a pigeon or the internet? Before making a decision, check out the result of a recent competition in South Africa. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25214990 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/25222244-6-Minute-English-Pigeon-vs-web-1-Oct-09 Kate and Dima talk about unusual competitions - and the state of broadband in Africa. Which would you trust to deliver a lot of computer information faster - a pigeon or the internet? Before making a decision, check out the result of a recent competition in South Africa. Kate and Dima talk about unusual competitions - and the state of broadband in Africa. Which would you trust to deliver a lot of computer information faster - a pigeon or the internet? Before making a decision, check out the result of a recent competition in South Africa. Kate and Dima talk about unusual competitions - and the state of broadband in Africa. Which would you trust to deliver a lot of computer information faster - a pigeon or the internet? Before making a decision, check out the result of a recent competition in South Africa. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25222244 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/25176724-6min-The-Digital-Divide-24-Sep-09 Millions of people in Britain are still not online, despite Gordon Brown saying that a fast connection is as vital as a water and gas supply. Dima and Kate discuss the benefits of having access to the Web and hear why so many people are not so keen to join in with the Digital Revolution. Millions of people in Britain are still not online, despite Gordon Brown saying that a fast connection is as vital as a water and gas supply. Dima and Kate discuss the benefits of having access to the Web and hear why so many people are not so keen to join in with the Digital Revolution. Millions of people in Britain are still not online, despite Gordon Brown saying that a fast connection is as vital as a water and gas supply. Dima and Kate discuss the benefits of having access to the Web and hear why so many people are not so keen to join in with the Digital Revolution. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25176724 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/25138946-6-Minute-English-Dutch-girl-s-sailing-dream-dashed Kate and Dima are talking about dreams and aspirations vs. reality as they discuss the decision of Dutch authorities to stop a 13-year-old from sailing solo around the world. Just how much say should your parents - and society - have about teenagers' risky adventures? Kate and Dima are talking about dreams and aspirations vs. reality as they discuss the decision of Dutch authorities to stop a 13-year-old from sailing solo around the world. Just how much say should your parents - and society - have about teenagers' risky adventures? Kate and Dima are talking about dreams and aspirations vs. reality as they discuss the decision of Dutch authorities to stop a 13-year-old from sailing solo around the world. Just how much say should your parents - and society - have about teenagers' risky adventures? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25138946 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/25101409-6-Minute-English-Chinglish-in-Shanghai-10-Sep-09 Examples of Chinglish, the inaccurate use of the language, can be found across China. But why exactly is it that signs in Chinglish can sometimes be rather funny? Join Dima and Rebecca as they try to put their finger on it. Examples of Chinglish, the inaccurate use of the language, can be found across China. But why exactly is it that signs in Chinglish can sometimes be rather funny? Join Dima and Rebecca as they try to put their finger on it. Examples of Chinglish, the inaccurate use of the language, can be found across China. But why exactly is it that signs in Chinglish can sometimes be rather funny? Join Dima and Rebecca as they try to put their finger on it. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25101409 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/25065668-6-Minute-English-Bangladesh-snake-bites-3-Sep-09 In Bangladesh snake bites are a serious problem. Almost 700,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes there every year, and 6,000 people lose their lives. However, according to a new survey, only 3% of cases are treated in hospital. So who's dealing with the remaining 97% and how? In Bangladesh snake bites are a serious problem. Almost 700,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes there every year, and 6,000 people lose their lives. However, according to a new survey, only 3% of cases are treated in hospital. So who's dealing with the remaining 97% and how? In Bangladesh snake bites are a serious problem. Almost 700,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes there every year, and 6,000 people lose their lives. However, according to a new survey, only 3% of cases are treated in hospital. So who's dealing with the remaining 97% and how? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-03,25065668 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/25031748-6-Minute-English-Ginger-whingers-27-Aug-09 Dima and Rebecca discuss 'ginger whingeing'. Just why do redheads complain so much? Well it looks like science has the answer! Dima and Rebecca discuss 'ginger whingeing'. Just why do redheads complain so much? Well it looks like science has the answer! Dima and Rebecca discuss 'ginger whingeing'. Just why do redheads complain so much? Well it looks like science has the answer! tag:odeo.com,2009-08-27,25031748 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24992997-6-Minute-English-Beekeeping-20-Aug-09 Join Dima and Rebecca as they discuss beekeeping and find out what exactly is happening to the bee population in the UK - and what we can do about it! Join Dima and Rebecca as they discuss beekeeping and find out what exactly is happening to the bee population in the UK - and what we can do about it! Join Dima and Rebecca as they discuss beekeeping and find out what exactly is happening to the bee population in the UK - and what we can do about it! tag:odeo.com,2009-08-20,24992997 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24954054-6min-Clouds-13-Aug-09 Kate and Rebecca discover how clouds have been classified over the last two hundred years and hear from the founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society. Kate and Rebecca discover how clouds have been classified over the last two hundred years and hear from the founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society. Kate and Rebecca discover how clouds have been classified over the last two hundred years and hear from the founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-13,24954054 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24918900-6min-Tribal-protest-over-Indian-mine-6-Aug-09 Join Dima and Kate to find out about a campaign by the supporters of an Indian tribe whose historical land - the Niyamgiri Mountain range - may soon be used for industrial mining. Join Dima and Kate to find out about a campaign by the supporters of an Indian tribe whose historical land - the Niyamgiri Mountain range - may soon be used for industrial mining. Join Dima and Kate to find out about a campaign by the supporters of an Indian tribe whose historical land - the Niyamgiri Mountain range - may soon be used for industrial mining. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-06,24918900 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24885367-6min-Moon-Landing-30-Jul-09 This week Kate and Rebecca discuss the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing. This week Kate and Rebecca discuss the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing. This week Kate and Rebecca discuss the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-30,24885367 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24850359-6min-Couch-surfing-23-Jul-09 Kate and Rebecca discuss the growing trend of couch surfing. Certainly cheaper than a hotel but would you do it? Kate and Rebecca discuss the pros and cons of sleeping on a stranger's sofa. Kate and Rebecca discuss the growing trend of couch surfing. Certainly cheaper than a hotel but would you do it? Kate and Rebecca discuss the pros and cons of sleeping on a stranger's sofa. Kate and Rebecca discuss the growing trend of couch surfing. Certainly cheaper than a hotel but would you do it? Kate and Rebecca discuss the pros and cons of sleeping on a stranger's sofa. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-23,24850359 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24833070-6min-Tanning-16-Jul-09 Join Kate and Rebecca as they discuss the changing fashions of tanning throughout the years. Join Kate and Rebecca as they discuss the changing fashions of tanning throughout the years. Join Kate and Rebecca as they discuss the changing fashions of tanning throughout the years. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-20,24833070 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:06:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24773215-6-Minute-English-Aussie-town-gets-own-money-09-Jul-09 We are focusing on words and phrases people use when talking about business and money as we hear about one small town's rather unusual attempt to protect itself from the global financial crisis. Maleny in Queensland, Australia, is about to introduce its own currency! We are focusing on words and phrases people use when talking about business and money as we hear about one small town's rather unusual attempt to protect itself from the global financial crisis. Maleny in Queensland, Australia, is about to introduce its own currency! We are focusing on words and phrases people use when talking about business and money as we hear about one small town's rather unusual attempt to protect itself from the global financial crisis. Maleny in Queensland, Australia, is about to introduce its own currency! tag:odeo.com,2009-07-09,24773215 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24738431-6-Minute-English-Gold-vending-machine-02-Jul-09 Dima and Kate discuss a report from Germany where one company plans to install hundreds of gold dispensers at stations, airports and shopping malls. But why? Dima and Kate discuss a report from Germany where one company plans to install hundreds of gold dispensers at stations, airports and shopping malls. But why? Dima and Kate discuss a report from Germany where one company plans to install hundreds of gold dispensers at stations, airports and shopping malls. But why? tag:odeo.com,2009-07-02,24738431 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24724897-6min-Going-gliding-18-Jun-09 Rebecca Byrne joins Kate this week to tell her all about her experience of gliding. We'll also be hearing from 93 year old Moyra Johnson, president of the North Yorkshire Gliding Club and finding out what it was like to fly back in the 1930s. Rebecca Byrne joins Kate this week to tell her all about her experience of gliding. We'll also be hearing from 93 year old Moyra Johnson, president of the North Yorkshire Gliding Club and finding out what it was like to fly back in the 1930s. Rebecca Byrne joins Kate this week to tell her all about her experience of gliding. We'll also be hearing from 93 year old Moyra Johnson, president of the North Yorkshire Gliding Club and finding out what it was like to fly back in the 1930s. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-18,24724897 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24689937-6-Minute-English-Dancing-into-old-age-11-Jun-09 We meet a ballet dancing grandfather of 11 who has had his stage debut at a surprisingly respectable age! We meet a ballet dancing grandfather of 11 who has had his stage debut at a surprisingly respectable age! We meet a ballet dancing grandfather of 11 who has had his stage debut at a surprisingly respectable age! tag:odeo.com,2009-06-11,24689937 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24649965-6-Minute-English-Home-swap-04-Jun-09 We are discussing the growing trend of exchanging your house or apartment with someone in a different country for a short period. But would you be willing to swap your house with a stranger rather stay in a hotel? We are discussing the growing trend of exchanging your house or apartment with someone in a different country for a short period. But would you be willing to swap your house with a stranger rather stay in a hotel? We are discussing the growing trend of exchanging your house or apartment with someone in a different country for a short period. But would you be willing to swap your house with a stranger rather stay in a hotel? tag:odeo.com,2009-06-04,24649965 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24618931-6-Minute-English-Workaholism-28-May-09 In this programme, we discuss workaholism and hear from someone who used to work 20 hours a day! In this programme, we discuss workaholism and hear from someone who used to work 20 hours a day! In this programme, we discuss workaholism and hear from someone who used to work 20 hours a day! tag:odeo.com,2009-05-28,24618931 Thu, 28 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24589861-6-Minute-English-Fighting-poor-sanitation-21-May-09 With all the scientific and technological progress around the world, how come poor sanitation still remains a mass child killer? And - how we can save lives by learning a few lessons from the past - for example, from the 19th century Britain. With all the scientific and technological progress around the world, how come poor sanitation still remains a mass child killer? And - how we can save lives by learning a few lessons from the past - for example, from the 19th century Britain. With all the scientific and technological progress around the world, how come poor sanitation still remains a mass child killer? And - how we can save lives by learning a few lessons from the past - for example, from the 19th century Britain. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-21,24589861 Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24549310-6min-Spring-cleaning-14-May-09 Kate and Jackie discuss spring-cleaning and women's changing attitude to housework. Kate and Jackie discuss spring-cleaning and women's changing attitude to housework. Kate and Jackie discuss spring-cleaning and women's changing attitude to housework. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-14,24549310 Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24520718-6min-Smells-and-memories-30-Apr-09 Kate and Jackie discuss how certain smells are associated with memories from our past. Kate and Jackie discuss how certain smells are associated with memories from our past. Kate and Jackie discuss how certain smells are associated with memories from our past. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-30,24520718 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24491260-6-Minute-English-St-George-s-Day-23-Apr-09 23rd April is St George's Day and all over England people are celebrating. In this programme, Kate and Jackie explore what national identity means to the people of Britain and why it is so important. 23rd April is St George's Day and all over England people are celebrating. In this programme, Kate and Jackie explore what national identity means to the people of Britain and why it is so important. 23rd April is St George's Day and all over England people are celebrating. In this programme, Kate and Jackie explore what national identity means to the people of Britain and why it is so important. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-23,24491260 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24457195-6-Min-Staycation-16-Apr-09 As the credit crunch bites, more and more of us are considering whether we can actually justify the cost of a holiday abroad. The 'staycation' is a relatively new phrase that has been coined to describe a holiday or vacation where you stay in the comfort of your own home. But can it ever been as restful as a real holiday? Kate and Jackie hear from some holidaymakers with very different opinions. As the credit crunch bites, more and more of us are considering whether we can actually justify the cost of a holiday abroad. The 'staycation' is a relatively new phrase that has been coined to describe a holiday or vacation where you stay in the comfort of your own home. But can it ever been as restful as a real holiday? Kate and Jackie hear from some holidaymakers with very different opinions. As the credit crunch bites, more and more of us are considering whether we can actually justify the cost of a holiday abroad. The 'staycation' is a relatively new phrase that has been coined to describe a holiday or vacation where you stay in the comfort of your own home. But can it ever been as restful as a real holiday? Kate and Jackie hear from some holidaymakers with very different opinions. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-16,24457195 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24429863-6min-Happiness-09-Apr-09 In this programme, we're going to talk about happiness and where we can find it, especially when times are hard. In this programme, we're going to talk about happiness and where we can find it, especially when times are hard. In this programme, we're going to talk about happiness and where we can find it, especially when times are hard. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-09,24429863 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24396611-6min-April-Fool-s-Day-02-Apr-09 April Fool's Day is the one time of the year we are officially allowed to play practical jokes on each other. Kate and Jackie take a look at some of the larger scale hoaxes which have fooled people in the past and some of the vocabulary associated with the day. April Fool's Day is the one time of the year we are officially allowed to play practical jokes on each other. Kate and Jackie take a look at some of the larger scale hoaxes which have fooled people in the past and some of the vocabulary associated with the day. April Fool's Day is the one time of the year we are officially allowed to play practical jokes on each other. Kate and Jackie take a look at some of the larger scale hoaxes which have fooled people in the past and some of the vocabulary associated with the day. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-02,24396611 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24364604-6min-Good-night-s-sleep-26-Mar-09 40 years ago most people got 8 hours sleep a night but - with our busy lifestyles - not anymore. So, to coincide with 'National Bed Month', we'll be talking about what happens when you don't get enough sleep. 40 years ago most people got 8 hours sleep a night but - with our busy lifestyles - not anymore. So, to coincide with 'National Bed Month', we'll be talking about what happens when you don't get enough sleep. 40 years ago most people got 8 hours sleep a night but - with our busy lifestyles - not anymore. So, to coincide with 'National Bed Month', we'll be talking about what happens when you don't get enough sleep. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-26,24364604 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24327667-6min-Keeping-in-touch-19-Mar-09 In this modern age of emails, texts, phones, Facebook and Skype, we seldom take the time to 'put pen to paper' and write an old-fashioned letter. Some people do though: we'll be hearing from Liz who still prefers to write 'real letters' rather than emails. In this modern age of emails, texts, phones, Facebook and Skype, we seldom take the time to 'put pen to paper' and write an old-fashioned letter. Some people do though: we'll be hearing from Liz who still prefers to write 'real letters' rather than emails. In this modern age of emails, texts, phones, Facebook and Skype, we seldom take the time to 'put pen to paper' and write an old-fashioned letter. Some people do though: we'll be hearing from Liz who still prefers to write 'real letters' rather than emails. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-19,24327667 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24293778-6min-Disappearing-words-12-Mar-09 We hear from scientist, Mark Pagel who has been using a 'super computer' to study our use of words and their evolution. Join us as we find out what words he predicts will become extinct and how long ago the first English words were spoken. We hear from scientist, Mark Pagel who has been using a 'super computer' to study our use of words and their evolution. Join us as we find out what words he predicts will become extinct and how long ago the first English words were spoken. We hear from scientist, Mark Pagel who has been using a 'super computer' to study our use of words and their evolution. Join us as we find out what words he predicts will become extinct and how long ago the first English words were spoken. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-12,24293778 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0700 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24254388-6min-Cheap-food-05-Mar-09 We’re looking at how changes in the economy are affecting what people eat. As we do this, we’re also looking at the language of money and economies. We’re looking at how changes in the economy are affecting what people eat. As we do this, we’re also looking at the language of money and economies. We’re looking at how changes in the economy are affecting what people eat. As we do this, we’re also looking at the language of money and economies. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-05,24254388 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24202241-6min-Love-drug-25-Feb-09 We'll be listening to a report about some research which might help to explain some of the mysteries of love - such as why we fall in love! We'll be listening to a report about some research which might help to explain some of the mysteries of love - such as why we fall in love! We'll be listening to a report about some research which might help to explain some of the mysteries of love - such as why we fall in love! tag:odeo.com,2009-02-25,24202241 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24125720-6min-Barbie-18-Feb-09 Kate and Jackie talk about the iconic dolly, Barbie who celebrates her 50th birthday this year. She may be hugely popular across the world but is she any kind of female role-model for young girls? Kate and Jackie talk about the iconic dolly, Barbie who celebrates her 50th birthday this year. She may be hugely popular across the world but is she any kind of female role-model for young girls? Kate and Jackie talk about the iconic dolly, Barbie who celebrates her 50th birthday this year. She may be hugely popular across the world but is she any kind of female role-model for young girls? tag:odeo.com,2009-02-18,24125720 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24047983-6-min-Mr-Smith-or-John-11-Feb-09 Do you work somewhere where you can behave in a relaxed way around colleagues, or do you have to be very polite and a bit distant? Is there a dress code? Do you have to ask permission to leave the room? This programme is about formality at work - we find out how things have changed over the years. Do you work somewhere where you can behave in a relaxed way around colleagues, or do you have to be very polite and a bit distant? Is there a dress code? Do you have to ask permission to leave the room? This programme is about formality at work - we find out how things have changed over the years. Do you work somewhere where you can behave in a relaxed way around colleagues, or do you have to be very polite and a bit distant? Is there a dress code? Do you have to ask permission to leave the room? This programme is about formality at work - we find out how things have changed over the years. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-11,24047983 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/24033211-6min-Private-fostering-04-Feb-09 It is estimated that in the UK, as many as 10,000 children are in private fostering arrangements but only about 1500 are known to the local authorities. But what is private fostering and why should we all know about it? It is estimated that in the UK, as many as 10,000 children are in private fostering arrangements but only about 1500 are known to the local authorities. But what is private fostering and why should we all know about it? It is estimated that in the UK, as many as 10,000 children are in private fostering arrangements but only about 1500 are known to the local authorities. But what is private fostering and why should we all know about it? tag:odeo.com,2009-02-04,24033211 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/23969887-6min-Obama-inauguration-28-Jan-09 Recently, the United States of America got its very first African American President. And in this programme, we find out how one French Londoner decided to mark this historic event. Recently, the United States of America got its very first African American President. And in this programme, we find out how one French Londoner decided to mark this historic event. Recently, the United States of America got its very first African American President. And in this programme, we find out how one French Londoner decided to mark this historic event. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-28,23969887 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/23912961-6min-School-in-Sudan-21-Jan-09 Many of the stories we hear about Sudan are quite sad and sometimes disturbing. So this week, join Yvonne Archer as she and William Kremer reveal a positive and uplifting story about what one man - a volunteer at a very special school in Sudan - is doing to help with the peace process. Many of the stories we hear about Sudan are quite sad and sometimes disturbing. So this week, join Yvonne Archer as she and William Kremer reveal a positive and uplifting story about what one man - a volunteer at a very special school in Sudan - is doing to help with the peace process. Many of the stories we hear about Sudan are quite sad and sometimes disturbing. So this week, join Yvonne Archer as she and William Kremer reveal a positive and uplifting story about what one man - a volunteer at a very special school in Sudan - is doing to help with the peace process. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-21,23912961 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/23875578-6min-Story-at-the-ready-14-Jan-09 Everyone, young and old, loves a good story - so today, we hear from a writer who lives in Senegal. We find out what she writes about in her award-winning stories and why. Everyone, young and old, loves a good story - so today, we hear from a writer who lives in Senegal. We find out what she writes about in her award-winning stories and why. Everyone, young and old, loves a good story - so today, we hear from a writer who lives in Senegal. We find out what she writes about in her award-winning stories and why. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-14,23875578 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/23846097-6min-HIV-AIDS-activist We hear from Ralph Berold, a very impressive South African man who used to think of himself as 'an academic' - but then his studies lead him to become 'an activist' within the area of HIV/AIDs. We hear from Ralph Berold, a very impressive South African man who used to think of himself as 'an academic' - but then his studies lead him to become 'an activist' within the area of HIV/AIDs. We hear from Ralph Berold, a very impressive South African man who used to think of himself as 'an academic' - but then his studies lead him to become 'an activist' within the area of HIV/AIDs. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-07,23846097 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/23825066-6min-Warm-hands-31-Dec-08 Got warm hands? That just might explain the type of person you are! We hear the results of some research into whether there's any real link between warm hands and a warm heart Got warm hands? That just might explain the type of person you are! We hear the results of some research into whether there's any real link between warm hands and a warm heart Got warm hands? That just might explain the type of person you are! We hear the results of some research into whether there's any real link between warm hands and a warm heart tag:odeo.com,2008-12-31,23825066 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/23805268-6min-Jargon-24-Dec-08 If you got a letter saying that local officials wish to engage you as a stakeholder, would you think it was a marriage proposal or perhaps an invitation to a barbecue? And who could forgive you for not knowing what that letter meant? Most of us wouldn't! In this programme, William joins Yvonne as she finds out about an attempt at jargon-busting – getting rid of jargon! If you got a letter saying that local officials wish to engage you as a stakeholder, would you think it was a marriage proposal or perhaps an invitation to a barbecue? And who could forgive you for not knowing what that letter meant? Most of us wouldn't! In this programme, William joins Yvonne as she finds out about an attempt at jargon-busting – getting rid of jargon! If you got a letter saying that local officials wish to engage you as a stakeholder, would you think it was a marriage proposal or perhaps an invitation to a barbecue? And who could forgive you for not knowing what that letter meant? Most of us wouldn't! In this programme, William joins Yvonne as she finds out about an attempt at jargon-busting – getting rid of jargon! tag:odeo.com,2008-12-24,23805268 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/23766582-6min-World-s-biggest-sandwich-17-Dec-08 Feeling hungry? Then join Yvonne and William for the story of how and why Iran decided to try to break a world record - by making what might possibly be the biggest sandwich in the world! Feeling hungry? Then join Yvonne and William for the story of how and why Iran decided to try to break a world record - by making what might possibly be the biggest sandwich in the world! Feeling hungry? Then join Yvonne and William for the story of how and why Iran decided to try to break a world record - by making what might possibly be the biggest sandwich in the world! tag:odeo.com,2008-12-17,23766582 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/23733287-6min-Aboriginal-Cricketer-10-Dec-08 Yvonne Archer is joined by William Kremer for a sporting programme as they find out about the life and times of Eddie Gilbert, one of the world's greatest cricketers. Yvonne Archer is joined by William Kremer for a sporting programme as they find out about the life and times of Eddie Gilbert, one of the world's greatest cricketers. Yvonne Archer is joined by William Kremer for a sporting programme as they find out about the life and times of Eddie Gilbert, one of the world's greatest cricketers. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-10,23733287 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/23699918-6min-Blind-masseurs-03-Dec-08 We find out about an interesting challenge to an employment law in South Korea. The law, passed in 1963, stops people who aren't blind from working as massage therapists. But isn't this unfair? We find out about an interesting challenge to an employment law in South Korea. The law, passed in 1963, stops people who aren't blind from working as massage therapists. But isn't this unfair? We find out about an interesting challenge to an employment law in South Korea. The law, passed in 1963, stops people who aren't blind from working as massage therapists. But isn't this unfair? tag:odeo.com,2008-12-03,23699918 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English http://odeo.com/episodes/23672604-6min-BFM-International-Film-Festival-26-Nov-08 Yvonne finds out why there's a separate Black film makers' International Film Festival in London and talks to the director of an award-winning short film. Yvonne finds out why there's a separate Black film makers' International Film Festival in London and talks to the director of an award-winning short film. Yvonne finds out why there's a separate Black film makers' International Film Festival in London and talks to the director of an award-winning short film. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-26,23672604 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:00:00 -0800 no 6 Minute English