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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Jul 6, 2021 • 10min
The Queen gives medal to health service
Queen Elizabeth has awarded the George Cross to the National Health Service.
Jun 29, 2021 • 9min
Wimbledon: Return of tennis tournament
The famous tennis tournament is back. It was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.
Jun 22, 2021 • 10min
Olympics: First transgender athlete
Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics.
Jun 15, 2021 • 10min
Euro 2020: Player has heart attack
Denmark’s Christian Eriksen had a heart attack during a Euro 2020 game against Finland.
Jun 8, 2021 • 11min
Lilibet: Harry and Meghan's new baby
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced the birth of their second child.
Jun 1, 2021 • 10min
Olympics: Tokyo too hot for athletes?
A report suggests that climate change could put the health of Olympic athletes at risk.
May 25, 2021 • 10min
Belarus accused of 'hijacking'
Western countries have accused Belarus of hijacking a Ryanair plane.
May 18, 2021 • 11min
Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds
People living in South East Asia and the Western Pacific region were the most affected.
May 11, 2021 • 11min
China rocket lands in ocean
The remains of a Chinese rocket have crashed into the Indian Ocean.
May 4, 2021 • 12min
India's Covid nightmare
India continues to struggle with an aggressive second wave of infections.
