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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Feb 8, 2022 • 11min
The Queen celebrates 70 years on the throne
Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch.
Feb 1, 2022 • 10min
Nadal: Star breaks records again
Tennis ace Rafael Nadal won a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title in Australia.
Jan 25, 2022 • 10min
Ukraine: US tells embassy families to leave
The United States has told families of staff that work in the Ukraine embassy to leave.
Jan 18, 2022 • 10min
Tonga: Volcano and tsunami hit
Major damage reported in Tonga after a huge volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami threat.
Jan 11, 2022 • 10min
Djokovic vs Australia: Novak to stay
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has won his appeal to stay in Australia.
Jan 4, 2022 • 14min
Review of 2021
Rob and Roy look back at some of the stories and vocabulary we've discussed during 2021.
Dec 28, 2021 • 10min
Real-life secret Santa
Someone's been leaving presents in public places. Could this be a real-life secret Santa?
Dec 21, 2021 • 9min
Omicron: Lockdown in the Netherlands
The Netherlands goes into Christmas lockdown due to the rise of the Omicron strain.
Dec 14, 2021 • 10min
Tornadoes devastate US states
Tornadoes hit the Midwest of the US on Friday and caused destruction and loss of life.
Dec 7, 2021 • 10min
Aung San Suu Kyi: 4 years in prison
Deposed Myanmar leader has been sentenced after widely criticised trial.
