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When you were younger, did you have a special bond with your grandparents? Many of us develop particularly close attachments with older family members, but did you know that this ability for the oldest and youngest of our society to get along in a friendly way is not limited to families? In fact, there are some projects which pair together nurseries and retirement homes, to help reduce feelings of loneliness and improve everybody's general health and happiness. Georgie and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.6 Minute English now has a VIDEO VERSION! 6 Minute English now comes with a video! It's the same programme that you know and love, but now you can see us! Watch this podcast here (and find a free worksheet): https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-261112 Let us know what you think of the new version of 6 Minute English at learningenglish@bbc.co.ukSign up for our email newsletter for tips and updates: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599Follow us on social media @bbclearningenglish

When was the last time you had a vaccination, and what was it for? Many of us get vaccinations when we are children or when we go travelling, but did you know that scientists have been developing vaccines that can be personalised to help your body keep itself clear of some specific cancer types? Georgie and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.6 Minute English now has a VIDEO VERSION! 6 Minute English now comes with a video! It's the same programme that you know and love, but now you can see us! Watch this podcast here (and find a free worksheet): https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-261105 Let us know what you think of the new version of 6 Minute English at learningenglish@bbc.co.ukSign up for our email newsletter for tips and updates: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599Follow us on social media @bbclearningenglish

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. Georgie and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.6 Minute English now has a VIDEO VERSION! 6 Minute English now comes with a video! It's the same programme that you know and love, but now you can see us! Watch this podcast here (and find a free worksheet): https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-261029 Let us know what you think of the new version of 6 Minute English at learningenglish@bbc.co.ukSign up for our email newsletter for tips and updates: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599Follow us on social media @bbclearningenglish