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
Episodes
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5 snips
Jan 25, 2023 • 6min
'Burnout': Jacinda Ardern Resigns
Prime Minister of New Zealand says she did not have the energy needed to continue.
8 snips
Jan 18, 2023 • 7min
Global economy slows down
The World Bank predicts the global economy is getting closer to a recession.
Jan 11, 2023 • 7min
Prince Harry's book
Prince Harry's autobiography, Spare, which reveals royal family secrets, is out on sale.
5 snips
Jan 4, 2023 • 7min
Warmest January day ever
At least seven countries have reported the warmest New Year's Day on record..
Dec 23, 2022 • 7min
Review of 2022
Beth and Neil look back at your favourite news stories and vocabulary of the year.
Dec 21, 2022 • 8min
Plastic-eating worms
Could plastic-eating worms help the world’s pollution crisis?
Dec 14, 2022 • 7min
The 'King of Crypto' charged with fraud
Learn how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English.
Dec 7, 2022 • 7min
Do you know the word of the year?
'Goblin mode': Neil and Beth teach you this and other vocabulary
Nov 30, 2022 • 7min
Vegan diet protects men from cancer
Research has claimed that a plant-based diet reduces the risk of developing bowel cancer.
Nov 23, 2022 • 6min
Rich to pay for climate damage
Rich nations agree to pay poorer countries for damage caused by climate change.
