Learning English from the News
BBC Radio
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
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Apr 5, 2023 • 7min
Trump arrested
Donald Trump has become the first ex-US president to be arrested.
Mar 29, 2023 • 6min
Prince Harry: Why was he in court?
The Prince accuses Associated Newspapers of illegally gathering private information.
Mar 22, 2023 • 6min
Could caffeine cut obesity?
Caffeine could reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Mar 15, 2023 • 6min
Joe Biden breaks oil promise
No more oil drilling? Joe Biden breaks his promise.
Mar 8, 2023 • 5min
No university for Afghan women
Universities have reopened in Afghanistan but female students are not allowed back.
Mar 1, 2023 • 6min
US & Canada Government TikTok bans
The US and now Canada have banned TikTok from government phones.
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Feb 22, 2023 • 6min
Turkey and Syria earthquakes
Another earthquake has hit Turkey, near the border with Syria.
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Feb 15, 2023 • 7min
Ozone layer improving
The hole in the ozone layer is getting smaller, experts say.
Feb 8, 2023 • 6min
'Spy balloon' row
Was it a 'spy balloon' the US shot down? China says no
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Feb 1, 2023 • 6min
'Love hormone': New study
Are scientists wrong about the so-called 'love hormone'? Learn to talk about this story.
