6 minute English - 70 years of learning

BBC Learning English is in celebratory mood as we mark 70 years of teaching English!

In 6 Minute English, Rob and Finn discuss why the BBC started to teach the world English and why the reasons for people wanting to learn have changed.

We also hear from some current students about why they want to learn English.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/sixminute/2013/09/130912_6min_70_anniversary.shtml

6 minute English : Business English: Asking permission & polite requests

Most people learn how to say 'please' and 'thank you' at a very young age – but what about politeness in the English-speaking workplace? What do you say if you want someone to open the window, turn down the air conditioning or tidy up the office?

Join Feifei and Neil as they argue about air-conditioning and explore the language of asking permission and making polite requests in English.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/sixminute/2013/09/130905_6min_asking_permission.shtml

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Business English: Arranging meetings

So many offices, so many meetings

Neil's been listening to the news this week. There are so many important people getting together discussing important things - and it's got him thinking about the skill of setting up meetings effectively.

In this 6 Minute English business edition, Neil and Feifei practise the language of setting up meetings with the help of our BBC Learning English Business Language expert.

Join them as they role-play a business conversation - and pick up a few useful phrases to take away with you!

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