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Learning Easy English

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Improve your English with these short easy podcasts. Every week, we have a real conversation in Easy English to help you learn. What’s your favourite meal? Do you like birthdays? Do you play any sports? Learn to answer these questions and hear what our presenters say - in English you can understand. Practise your listening and hear natural spoken English. You can watch this podcast with subtitles to help you at https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

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Real Easy English: Talking about drinks 16.01.2026 6:26

Neil and Beth talk about the different hot and cold beverages that they like to drink. Would you rather drink still or sparkling water? Learn to talk about what you prefer to drink. WATCH THIS PODCAST: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260116 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE...

Real Easy English: Talking about colours 09.01.2026 6:16

Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about colours – reds, blues, pinks and many other colours and shades. Learn to talk about colours that suit you... and colours that clash! WATCH THIS PODCAST: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260109 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THE LONDON LETT...

Real Easy English: Talking about New Year's resolutions 02.01.2026 6:22

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about their plans and goals for 2026. Learn to talk about what you want to do over the next year. WATCH THIS PODCAST: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260102 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk...

Real Easy English: Talking about your year 26.12.2025 6:11

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about the highlights of 2025. Learn to talk about what you are proud of, and what you regret about this year. WATCH THIS PODCAST: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/251226 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE: ✔️ https://w...

Real Easy English: Talking about laughing 19.12.2025 5:10

Georgie and Phil have a real conversation in easy English about laughing – what we do when we find someone or something funny. Learn to talk about jokes, sitcoms and stand-up comedians. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/251219 WATCH THE LONDON LETTER CHALL...

Real Easy English: Talking about dinner 12.12.2025 6:04

Phil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about dinner – the meal we have in the evening. Learn to talk about what time you normally eat, who mostly does the cooking and what you might decide to make. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/25121...

Real Easy English: Talking about winter 05.12.2025 5:25

Neil and Beth have a real conversation in easy English about winter – the coldest season of the year. Look forward to learning about staying in and feeling cosy. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/251205 WATCH THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE: ✔️ https://www.bbc...

Real Easy English: Talking about watching sports 28.11.2025 6:16

Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about watching sports – the different ways in which we can see our favourite athletes and teams do what they do best. Learn to talk about crowds, atmosphere and nail-biting drama! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-...

Real Easy English: Talking about bad habits 21.11.2025 5:20

Learn to talk about having habits, breaking habits, and turning over a new leaf! Neil and Georgie talk about their bad habits. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/251114 WATCH THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/feat...

Real Easy English: Talking about naps 14.11.2025 6:12

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about naps – the short sleeps people sometimes have during the day. Learn to talk about yawning, crashing and snoozing! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/251114 WATCH THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE: https...

Real Easy English: Talking about breakfast 07.11.2025 6:21

Phil and Beth have a real conversation in easy English about breakfast. Do you prefer sweet or savoury? What's a 'Full English'? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/251107 WATCH THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features...

Real Easy English: Talking about Halloween 31.10.2025 6:15

Phil and Beth have a real conversation in easy English about Halloween – the scariest night of the year! Learn to talk about fancy dress, trick-or-treating and other spooky things. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/251031 WATCH THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE: ht...

Real Easy English: Talking about greed 24.10.2025 6:22

Beth and Neil have a real conversation about greed in easy English. Learn to talk about moreish food... and having eyes bigger than your belly. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/251024 WATCH THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/e...

Real Easy English: Talking about relaxing 17.10.2025 5:14

Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about relaxing – stopping work and chilling out. Take your mind off your busy day by learning to talk about resting and switching off. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/251017 WATCH THE LONDON LETTER CHAL...

Real Easy English: Talking about driving 10.10.2025 6:21

Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about driving – the highs and lows of using a car. Learn to talk about reversing, parking... and singing in the car! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/251010 WATCH THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE: https://www...

Real Easy English: Talking about snacks 03.10.2025 6:19

Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about snacks – the small bites of food they have between meals. Learn to talk about fruit, nuts, crisps and chocolate bars! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/251003 WATCH THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE: http...

Real Easy English: Talking about fears 26.09.2025 5:52

Phil and Beth have a real conversation about what makes them scared. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250926 WATCH THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_london_letter_challenge/ FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE...

Real Easy English: Talking about saving money 19.09.2025 6:13

Beth and Phil have a real conversation in easy English about saving money. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250919 WATCH THE LONDON LETTER CHALLENGE: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_london_letter_challenge/ FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLIS...

Real Easy English: Talking about happiness 12.09.2025 6:10

Beth and Neil have a real conversation about what makes them happy. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250912 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus...

Real Easy English: Talking about housemates 05.09.2025 6:12

Neil and Beth have a real conversation about the people they have lived with. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250905 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglis...

Real Easy English: Talking about meetings 29.08.2025 6:16

Georgie and Beth have a real conversation in easy English about work and meetings. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250829 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learninge...

Real Easy English: Talking about mess 22.08.2025 5:59

Beth and Georgie have a conversation in easy English about being messy or tidy. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250822 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningengl...

Real Easy English: Talking about secrets 15.08.2025 5:54

Beth and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about being honest and lying. Learn to talk about your secrets. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250815 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follo...

Real Easy English: Talking about creativity 08.08.2025 5:08

Beth and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about art and making things. Learn to talk about your hobbies and ideas. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250808 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningengl...

Real Easy English: Talking about lunch 01.08.2025 5:58

Beth and Neil talk about what they like to eat for lunch. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250725 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODC...