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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
Joe Biden breaks oil promise 15.03.2023 6:13
No more oil drilling? Joe Biden breaks his promise.
No university for Afghan women 08.03.2023 5:28
Universities have reopened in Afghanistan but female students are not allowed back.
US & Canada Government TikTok bans 01.03.2023 5:44
The US and now Canada have banned TikTok from government phones.
Turkey and Syria earthquakes 22.02.2023 6:11
Another earthquake has hit Turkey, near the border with Syria.
Ozone layer improving 15.02.2023 6:39
The hole in the ozone layer is getting smaller, experts say.
'Spy balloon' row 08.02.2023 5:59
Was it a 'spy balloon' the US shot down? China says no
'Love hormone': New study 01.02.2023 5:57
Are scientists wrong about the so-called 'love hormone'? Learn to talk about this story.
'Burnout': Jacinda Ardern Resigns 25.01.2023 6:06
Prime Minister of New Zealand says she did not have the energy needed to continue.
Global economy slows down 18.01.2023 6:48
The World Bank predicts the global economy is getting closer to a recession.
Prince Harry's book 11.01.2023 6:42
Prince Harry's autobiography, Spare, which reveals royal family secrets, is out on sale.
Warmest January day ever 04.01.2023 6:45
At least seven countries have reported the warmest New Year's Day on record..
Review of 2022 23.12.2022 6:34
Beth and Neil look back at your favourite news stories and vocabulary of the year.
Plastic-eating worms 21.12.2022 7:38
Could plastic-eating worms help the world’s pollution crisis?
The 'King of Crypto' charged with fraud 14.12.2022 7:13
Learn how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English.
Do you know the word of the year? 07.12.2022 7:13
'Goblin mode': Neil and Beth teach you this and other vocabulary
Vegan diet protects men from cancer 30.11.2022 6:34
Research has claimed that a plant-based diet reduces the risk of developing bowel cancer.
Rich to pay for climate damage 23.11.2022 6:21
Rich nations agree to pay poorer countries for damage caused by climate change.
World population reaches 8 billion 16.11.2022 6:48
There are 8 billion people on Earth. Neil and Sian teach you the vocabulary you need.
Twitter: One million leave 09.11.2022 7:16
1 million Twitter accounts have been deactivated since Elon Musk bought it last month.
Race to save the planet 02.11.2022 7:49
COP27 - Radical changes needed to prevent climate disaster say experts
Rishi Sunak - new UK PM 26.10.2022 6:59
45 days after the appointment of the last prime minister, the UK has a new prime minister
Cancer vaccine? 19.10.2022 7:27
Could a cancer vaccine be developed? Learn vocabulary to talk about this.
Protests in Iran 12.10.2022 8:13
Protests began last month when a woman died after being arrested by morality police.
Fast food: Bad for the brain? 05.10.2022 6:54
Ultra-processed food affects people’s mental abilities, research has found.
Nasa smashes asteroid 28.09.2022 7:12
A new era for humankind - Nasa experiment smashes asteroid.
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