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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
Late nights: Bad for you? 21.09.2022 7:08
Do you prefer late nights or early starts? One of those could be bad for your health.
Ukraine: A turning point? 14.09.2022 7:21
Ukraine has made military progress against Russian forces.
New UK prime minister 07.09.2022 7:04
Liz Truss has taken over from Boris Johnson, who resigned after a series of scandals.
Pakistan's climate catastrophe 31.08.2022 7:31
Floods in Pakistan have killed over 1,000 people and affected over 33 million others.
Dogs: Happy tears? 24.08.2022 6:55
Do dogs cry happy tears? Neil and Beth discuss vocabulary about this story.
Long Covid: Three types identified 17.08.2022 7:34
Scientists in the UK have identified different types of long Covid.
Trump home 'raided' 10.08.2022 8:12
The FBI have searched former President Trump's home. Neil and Sian teach the vocabulary.
Record oil profits 04.08.2022 6:08
The five biggest oil companies made profits of 60 billion dollars in just three months.
Mystery child disease: Cause found 27.07.2022 6:27
Learn how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English.
Heatwaves across the world 20.07.2022 6:51
Heatwaves cause record temperatures in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.
Killer salt? 13.07.2022 6:25
New research has found that adding salt to your meals could take years off your life.
Eight months' rain in four days 06.07.2022 5:46
Neil and Beth discuss the vocabulary in the news headlines about this story.
World energy crisis 29.06.2022 6:05
Is the world giving up on green?
Prices rise across the world 22.06.2022 5:50
As prices rise, interest rates are going up to deal with the crisis.
Google engineer: AI has feelings 15.06.2022 5:42
Google engineer: AI has feelings
Boris Johnson survives 09.06.2022 5:15
Boris Johnson has survived a no-confidence vote. Learn vocabulary related to this story.
Sold: Most expensive piece of 20th century art 31.05.2022 9:43
Warhol's Marilyn Monroe painting sold for record-breaking $195m.
Monkeypox: New disease spreads 24.05.2022 7:31
Outbreaks of the virus have now been reported in at least 15 countries around the world.
Ukraine wins Eurovision 2022 17.05.2022 8:57
Ukraine has won the Eurovision Song Contest with the UK’s Sam Ryder in second.
New Doctor Who revealed 10.05.2022 11:04
Actor Ncuti Gatwa will take over from Jodie Whittaker as the star of Doctor Who.
Is there plastic in your blood? 03.05.2022 9:59
Plastic has been found in human blood for the first time. Join Neil and Roy to discuss.
France: Macron wins second term 27.04.2022 9:33
Emmanuel Macron has been voted President of France for a second time.
Taliban: No beard, no job! 19.04.2022 10:34
Government employees in Afghanistan were told they can lose their jobs if they shave.
Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You case 12.04.2022 9:52
Ed Sheeran has won a copyright case over his hit Shape of You. Learn new vocabulary.
Driverless cars 05.04.2022 10:44
A trial is underway in UK. Would you be happy to travel in a driverless car?
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