Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Worrying about work or exams, war and climate change in the news... It's no wonder that modern life is stressful. We hear from a presenter and psychologist, and learn some useful tips to help you feel better about managing stress. Neil and Becca share their own experience with stress and teach you some new vocabulary. ⭐ Find a free transcript and worksheet here 👉 bbc.in/4tXMZIC More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 bbc.in/4sQLlZt

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00:00 Introduction
02:07 Quiz question
02:43 The discussion
04:55 Quiz answer
05:13 Vocabulary recap

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