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 14, 2020 • 13min
Coronavirus: Are school closures necessary?
School have closed down to stop the spread of coronavirus. But is this effective?
Mar 24, 2020 • 11min
Fixing things to help the planet
The EU wants to make items durable and repairable. Neil and Catherine discuss this story.
Jan 21, 2020 • 9min
New China virus spreads
A new virus is spreading in China. Catherine and Georgina teach you this story's language
Dec 31, 2019 • 10min
Our biggest stories of 2019
The News Review bring you the biggest stories of the year.
Dec 24, 2019 • 10min
A real-life secret Santa
Someone's been leaving presents for strangers around a village in the UK.
Dec 18, 2019 • 11min
Boeing stops making the 737 Max
Production of Boeing's 737 Max will stop in early 2020. Georgina and Catherine discuss.
Nov 5, 2019 • 10min
One run a week for a longer life
Just one run a week can significantly affect the length of your life, says a new report.
Sep 3, 2019 • 11min
Teenager blinded by chips and junk food diet
Dan and Catherine teach you the language being used to discuss this story.
Aug 27, 2019 • 12min
Tiny 'cousin' of T.rex discovered
Dan and Catherine teach you the language being used to discuss this story
Jul 23, 2019 • 11min
Russian aircraft enter S Korean airspace
S Korea says that Russian military aircraft have entered its airspace without permission.
