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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Sep 7, 2022 • 7min
New UK prime minister
Liz Truss has taken over from Boris Johnson, who resigned after a series of scandals.
Aug 31, 2022 • 8min
Pakistan's climate catastrophe
Floods in Pakistan have killed over 1,000 people and affected over 33 million others.
Aug 24, 2022 • 7min
Dogs: Happy tears?
Do dogs cry happy tears? Neil and Beth discuss vocabulary about this story.
Aug 17, 2022 • 8min
Long Covid: Three types identified
Scientists in the UK have identified different types of long Covid.
Aug 10, 2022 • 8min
Trump home 'raided'
The FBI have searched former President Trump's home. Neil and Sian teach the vocabulary.
Aug 4, 2022 • 6min
Record oil profits
The five biggest oil companies made profits of 60 billion dollars in just three months.
Jul 27, 2022 • 6min
Mystery child disease: Cause found
Learn how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English.
Jul 20, 2022 • 7min
Heatwaves across the world
Heatwaves cause record temperatures in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.
Jul 13, 2022 • 6min
Killer salt?
New research has found that adding salt to your meals could take years off your life.
Jul 6, 2022 • 6min
Eight months' rain in four days
Neil and Beth discuss the vocabulary in the news headlines about this story.
