Learning English from the News

Oscars 2022: When Will hit Chris 29.03.2022 10:34 ↓

Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars after Chris Rock made a joke about his wife.

Great Barrier Reef in danger 22.03.2022 10:49 ↓

Some scientists say the world's largest coral reef is under threat by climate change.

What is the future for fuel? 15.03.2022 10:28 ↓

Is it time to speed up the transition to alternative and renewable energy sources?

Rocket hits the Moon 08.03.2022 9:37 ↓

Part of an abandoned rocket is thought to have hit the Moon last Friday, say scientists.

Ukraine conflict continues 01.03.2022 9:39 ↓

We help you understand how the conflict is being reported in English.

'Freedom Convoy': Arrests made 22.02.2022 10:21 ↓

Lorry drivers in Canada have been protesting against Covid rules.

Ukraine: Fears of invasion 15.02.2022 9:59 ↓

Several countries have said that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen at any time.

The Queen celebrates 70 years on the throne 08.02.2022 11:04 ↓

Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch.

Nadal: Star breaks records again 01.02.2022 10:16 ↓

Tennis ace Rafael Nadal won a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title in Australia.

Ukraine: US tells embassy families to leave 25.01.2022 9:55 ↓

The United States has told families of staff that work in the Ukraine embassy to leave.

Tonga: Volcano and tsunami hit 18.01.2022 9:34 ↓

Major damage reported in Tonga after a huge volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami threat.

Djokovic vs Australia: Novak to stay 11.01.2022 9:30 ↓

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has won his appeal to stay in Australia.

Review of 2021 04.01.2022 13:41 ↓

Rob and Roy look back at some of the stories and vocabulary we've discussed during 2021.

Real-life secret Santa 28.12.2021 9:48 ↓

Someone's been leaving presents in public places. Could this be a real-life secret Santa?

Omicron: Lockdown in the Netherlands 21.12.2021 9:14 ↓

The Netherlands goes into Christmas lockdown due to the rise of the Omicron strain.

Tornadoes devastate US states 14.12.2021 9:48 ↓

Tornadoes hit the Midwest of the US on Friday and caused destruction and loss of life.

Aung San Suu Kyi: 4 years in prison 07.12.2021 9:46 ↓

Deposed Myanmar leader has been sentenced after widely criticised trial.

Omicron: New Covid strain, new travel restrictions 30.11.2021 10:27 ↓

We discuss this story and teach you some related vocabulary so you can talk about it too.

Adele gets Spotify to stop album shuffle 23.11.2021 10:35 ↓

Adele has persuaded Spotify to take the shuffle button off all album pages.

Austria: Lockdown for unvaccinated 16.11.2021 11:44 ↓

Two million people who have not been vaccinated have been placed in lockdown in Austria.

COP26: Fossil fuel industry has largest delegation 09.11.2021 12:24 ↓

Learn key vocabulary to help you talk about this news story.

Countries try to change UN climate paper 02.11.2021 10:20 ↓

Ahead of COP26, BBC News saw documents showing countries trying to change report.

Donald Trump to launch new social media platform 26.10.2021 13:00 ↓

Donald Trump plans to launch a new social media network called TRUTH Social.

Earthshot Prize: Prince's new awards 19.10.2021 9:26 ↓

Learn language related to Prince William's Earthshot Prize.

Afghan female footballers get UK visas 12.10.2021 10:18 ↓

A team of female footballers who fled the Taliban have been told they can live in the UK.