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Learning English from the News

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

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BBC Radio

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Education

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www.bbc.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

A royal romance 28.11.2017

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are going to marry. Neil and Dan teach you how to use language from this news story in your everyday English

President defies a nation 21.11.2017

The Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe, refuses to step down. Dan and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English

Italy World Cup Fail 14.11.2017

Italy has failed to qualify for the World Cup. Neil and Dan teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English

The Russian Revolution: 100 years on 07.11.2017

It's 100 years since the Bolsheviks took power in Russia. Neil and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English

Human health affected by climate change 31.10.2017

People's health is suffering because of climate change. Neil and Dan teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English

Toxicity tax for London’s polluting cars 24.10.2017

London has introduced a tax to combat air pollution. Dan and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English

Ancient stellar collision makes waves 17.10.2017

Two stars hitting each other has been described as ‘cataclysmic’. What does that mean?

Racial inequality in the UK 10.10.2017

Learn how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English.

Spain in crisis after Catalan vote 03.10.2017

Spain is in crisis after violence during an unofficial referendum in Catalonia. Neil and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English

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