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 22, 2020 • 10min
2020 Emmys - New Records Set
Tom and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
Sep 15, 2020 • 10min
Wildfires are spreading across the West Coast of America
Georgina and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
Sep 8, 2020 • 13min
Djokovic hits line judge with ball
The incident led to the player's disqualification from the US Open tennis tournament.
Sep 1, 2020 • 13min
SpaceX splash down
Neil and Rob talk about space exploration and teach you vocabulary.
Aug 25, 2020 • 12min
Kamala Harris makes history
Kamala Harris has become the first black woman to run for US Vice-President.
Aug 18, 2020 • 10min
Belarus: Protests spread
Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news about this story.
Aug 11, 2020 • 12min
Beirut explosion protests
Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
Aug 4, 2020 • 11min
Coronavirus: UN warns of new diseases
Neil and Catherine have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.
Jul 28, 2020 • 11min
A plan to bring live music back
British events promoter wants to use compulsory coronavirus testing at music festivals.
Jul 21, 2020 • 10min
Kanye West says he'll run for US president
Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
