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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Jul 14, 2020 • 10min
Athlete's 200m 'record' only 185m
Neil and Georgina look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
Jul 7, 2020 • 12min
World’s biggest classical music festival… from home
The BBC Proms will go ahead this summer in London – but not as we know it.
Jun 30, 2020 • 12min
Coronavirus: Half million deaths
Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
Jun 23, 2020 • 8min
Beyonce: Juneteenth song released
Beyonce releases 'Black Parade' on the anniversary of the end of slavery in the US.
Jun 16, 2020 • 10min
Black Lives Matter: Racism at London protest
The British PM has condemned what he called ‘racist thuggery’ after clashes in London.
Jun 9, 2020 • 11min
Can you sleep during lockdown?
More than 50% in UK have struggled with sleep during the lockdown, says survey.
Jun 2, 2020 • 11min
Training for the Premier League starts
English Premier League clubs discuss the restart of the football season.
May 26, 2020 • 13min
Toddler buys $25 onion on dad’s phone
Toddler Alice was playing with her dad's phone when she ordered an onion by accident.
May 19, 2020 • 11min
Covid-19: The end for live music?
A top music boss doesn’t think live music will be back until the end of the year.
May 12, 2020 • 13min
Covid-19: A new era for cyclists?
The fear of catching virus on public transport leads to a boom in cycle-to-work schemes.
