What’s it like to be a twin?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250828

roll your eyes: (idiom) move your eyes upwards as a way of showing you are annoyed or bored by what someone has said

milestone: significant stage or event in the development of something

(not be) plain sailing: (idiom) (not be) easy and without problems

separated at birth: used to describe two people who are unusually similar or connected; or siblings who were separated and adopted by different parents at birth

eerie: strange in a frightening and mysterious way

crazy: strange and fantastic

What’s your favourite snack?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250821

hits the spot: (idiom) is exactly what you want or need

affordable: not expensive; cheap enough that most people can buy it

money is tight: there is only just enough money available to pay for the basics needed to live

on the go: (idiom) done while busy travelling or moving around, rather than at home

mental clarity: state in which your mind is fully focused, active and engaged, not dull or foggy

swim against the current/tide: (idiom) do or say things which are different from most other people, because you do not mind being different

Grown-ups buying kids’ toys

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250814

kidult: (slang) adult who likes buying and playing with toys and games intended for children

plushie (or plush toy): toy dolls or animals made from cloth and filled with soft material stuffing

disposable income: money left over, after paying all your expenses, for you to buy whatever you like

inner child: the part of your adult personality that still emotionally feels and reacts like a child

bunch: a (large) number of things

have time on your hands: (idiom) have free time and nothing to do with it

Are you flourishing?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250807

buzzword: word or expression about a particular topic that has become fashionable and is being used a lot, especially on television and in newspapers

nugget: small piece of something good or precious, such as a nugget of wisdom or a nugget of gold

the big question: the thing everyone would like to know

gratitude: feeling thankful and appreciative for what you have

savour: fully enjoy something by experiencing it slowly and mindfully

small wins: minor achievements or successes which contribute to larger goals in life

What is the manosphere?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250731

easy target: someone who is vulnerable or easily taken advantage of

bravado: show of bravery or confidence to impress other people

quote unquote: used to show you are repeating someone else’s words, especially if you do not agree

distorted: changed and misshapen so that it looks strange or unnatural

us versus them: phrase used to show hostility between two opposing groups

paint everyone with the same brush: (idiom) unfairly think that everyone has the same bad qualities as another person

What is degrowth?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250724

degrowth: the economic idea that we need to use and make less stuff

element of: part of

beneficial: useful or good

fast fashion: clothes made cheaply and quickly so that people can buy them more often

underestimate: not understand the importance or size of something

feasibility: the likelihood that something can be achieved

How can we help wild bees?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250717

vegan: person who does not consume or use animal products such as meat, eggs, milk, honey or leather

a question mark around/over (something): used when there is doubt or uncertainty about something

clinging on: (idiom) continuing to survive or exist with great effort

isolated pockets: small areas of habitat in which a particular insect or animal can survive

take (something) for granted: fail to value or appreciate something which benefits you; not show you are grateful for something

oblivious: unaware; unmindful

Do you need to declutter your home?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250710

clutter: things which fill up space in your home in an untidy, disorganised way

work overtime: work extra hard using lots of energy, or work longer than your set hours

uplifted: feeling cheerful, happy, positive and optimistic

slowly but surely: done in a gradual but reliable way which will definitely achieve the desired result

with all guns blazing: (idiom) with lots of energy and enthusiasm

bite off more than you can chew: (idiom) try to do something which is too difficult for you

How do you say sorry?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250703

it’s not every day (that): (idiom) used to say that something is unusual or rare

expressive: showing what you think or feel

cheeky: slightly rude or disrespectful in a funny, playful way

be upfront about (something): act or speak openly so people know your feelings or intentions (about something)

sorrow: source of sadness or regret

honorific: showing respect and honour to someone