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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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Episodes
Is laughing good for your heart? 30.08.2023 5:27
Laughter can make your heart stronger, according to new research.
Is laughing good for your heart? 30.08.2023 5:27
Laughter can make your heart stronger, according to new research.
Antarctic ice melting 23.08.2023 6:28
Ice the size of Greenland is missing from Antarctica because of climate change.
Shift work linked to depression 16.08.2023 6:16
A new study has found that working shifts can lead to depression and anxiety.
Green flights? Impossible 09.08.2023 6:22
Can flying ever be green? Scientists say no.
Trump charged for third time 02.08.2023 6:31
Donald Trump charged with trying to change the 2020 US presidential election result.
8 ways to live longer 26.07.2023 6:23
A US research project has found 8 habits that can help you live longer.
Alzheimer's drug hope 19.07.2023 5:53
New drugs mean that Alzheimer's could soon be treated as easily as asthma and diabetes.
Hottest week ever 12.07.2023 5:33
The first week of July had the highest average global temperature ever measured, UN says.
Fukushima water release 05.07.2023 6:38
The UN have said it's safe to release water from the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan.
Rainforests: Destruction gets worse 28.06.2023 6:13
An area of rainforest the size of Switzerland was lost last year. Beth and Phil discuss.
Naps: Good for your brain? 21.06.2023 5:48
Research says that naps are good for our brains. Learn vocabulary related to this story.
Could we live to 140? 14.06.2023 6:49
Scientists from the University of Georgia think humans alive today could live to 140.
New blood test for 50 cancers 07.06.2023 5:43
Scientists from Oxford University say the test results have been encouraging so far.
Can diet improve memory? 31.05.2023 6:16
Could apples, berries and cacao improve our memory as we get older?
First Arab woman in space 24.05.2023 5:15
Rayyanah Barnawi is part of a crew of space tourists who are visiting the ISS.
Japan learns to smile again 17.05.2023 5:22
People in Japan have been taking lessons on how to smile again.
King Charles's Coronation 10.05.2023 6:02
Charles III has been crowned King of the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations.
Hollywood writers strike 03.05.2023 6:03
Could your favourite shows stop? Hollywood writers strike over pay and conditions.
Sudan crisis 26.04.2023 5:52
Humanitarian crisis in Sudan as thousands try to leave the capital, Khartoum.
Life on Pacific garbage patch 19.04.2023 6:07
Scientists have discovered creatures living on an island made of rubbish.
Exam cheating with AI 12.04.2023 6:27
Some people are worried that advances in AI could lead to a rise in exam cheating.
Trump arrested 05.04.2023 6:31
Donald Trump has become the first ex-US president to be arrested.
Prince Harry: Why was he in court? 29.03.2023 6:19
The Prince accuses Associated Newspapers of illegally gathering private information.
Could caffeine cut obesity? 22.03.2023 5:31
Caffeine could reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
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