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 16, 2019 • 12min
Trump's tweet branded racist
Donald Trump is criticised for posting tweets directed at four non-white congresswomen.
Jun 26, 2019 • 12min
European heatwave
Temperatures across Europe are expected to rise dramatically over the next few days.
May 28, 2019 • 11min
Everest Deaths: The Crowded Mountain
Catherine and Tom discuss the story and teach you vocabulary so you can discuss it too.
May 21, 2019 • 10min
Niki Lauda, Formula 1 legend, dies
Catherine and Dan teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
May 14, 2019 • 9min
WhatsApp attack
Catherine and Tom teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
Apr 23, 2019 • 9min
Malaria vaccine launched
Neil and Catherine discuss a new vaccine would could help save millions of lives
Apr 9, 2019 • 9min
Sudan protests continue
Tom and Catherine bring you the language from the latest news headlines on this story.
Apr 2, 2019 • 9min
New blood test can save pregnant women's lives
A blood test for this condition is more accurate and faster than previous methods.
Mar 26, 2019 • 10min
BA flight to Germany mistakenly flies to Scotland
Tom and Dan discuss the story and teach you vocabulary to talk about it.
Mar 19, 2019 • 10min
South African power outages continue
Dan and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
