Learning English from the News
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Learn the language you need to understand news stories in English. Every week we talk about one big news story and the vocabulary in the headlines that will help you understand it. And in our special Our World in English episodes, we share documentaries from around the world and across the BBC in simple English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
Episodes
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Jun 14, 2023 • 7min
Could we live to 140?
Scientists from the University of Georgia think humans alive today could live to 140.
Jun 7, 2023 • 6min
New blood test for 50 cancers
Scientists from Oxford University say the test results have been encouraging so far.
May 31, 2023 • 6min
Can diet improve memory?
Could apples, berries and cacao improve our memory as we get older?
May 24, 2023 • 5min
First Arab woman in space
Rayyanah Barnawi is part of a crew of space tourists who are visiting the ISS.
May 17, 2023 • 5min
Japan learns to smile again
People in Japan have been taking lessons on how to smile again.
May 10, 2023 • 6min
King Charles's Coronation
Charles III has been crowned King of the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations.
May 3, 2023 • 6min
Hollywood writers strike
Could your favourite shows stop? Hollywood writers strike over pay and conditions.
Apr 26, 2023 • 6min
Sudan crisis
Humanitarian crisis in Sudan as thousands try to leave the capital, Khartoum.
Apr 19, 2023 • 6min
Life on Pacific garbage patch
Scientists have discovered creatures living on an island made of rubbish.
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Apr 12, 2023 • 6min
Exam cheating with AI
Some people are worried that advances in AI could lead to a rise in exam cheating.
