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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Apr 27, 2021 • 13min
Nomadland wins at the Oscars
Chloe Zhao becomes the first woman of colour to win the best director award.
Apr 20, 2021 • 11min
Football: 'Super League' for Europe?
In a seismic move for football, 12 clubs have agreed to join a new European Super League.
Apr 13, 2021 • 11min
Natanz: Iran blames Israel
Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
Apr 6, 2021 • 11min
Space wine: Does it taste better?
Scientists sent bottles of wine to the ISS to study the effect of gravity on the product.
Mar 30, 2021 • 12min
Suez Canal: Delays continue
The Ever Given became stuck in the Suez Canal on 23rd March and caused long delays.
Mar 23, 2021 • 13min
Australia hit by record floods
Around 18,000 people have been evacuated from severe floods in Australia.
Mar 16, 2021 • 9min
Grammys: Beyonce sets new record
Beyonce has set a new record after becoming the first female artist to win 28 Grammys.
Mar 9, 2021 • 11min
Harry and Meghan's Interview
Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
Mar 2, 2021 • 11min
Golden Globes 2021
Learn the vocabulary you need to talk about this year's film and TV awards ceremony.
Feb 23, 2021 • 11min
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to divorce
Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
