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Learning English from the News

BBC Radio
Donald Trump
Climate Change
Israel
Ukraine
Russia
Iran
Gaza
Social Media
The Guardian
North Korea
Hamas
United Nations
India Tunnel Rescue
Sheikh Hasina
Youtube
Mexico
Power Cuts
Taliban
BBC Learning English
Spain

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/followu... more

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An attempt to shoot US President Donald Trump took place at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents' dinner. This dinner happens every year and political journalists are invited.

Alongside Trump, Frist Lady Melania Trump, V... more

A lone gunman attacked tourists at Mexico's historic Teotihuacan pyramids. One person was killed and at least 13 people were injured.

The shooter then killed himself. Teotihuacan is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most visited tourist a... more

Péter Magyar has won a historic victory in Hungary's elections, bringing to an end Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power. Orban had been a close partner of US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Whereas Magyar wants a better relationship w... more

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The spacecraft broke the record for the furthest distance humans have travelled into space, reaching 406,771km away from the Earth.

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Georgie
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Phil
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Hanan
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4.6 out of 5 stars from 4.4k ratings
  • Recommended!

    Very interesting and useful podcast, clearly and nicely presented. Keep up the good work BBC!

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    Bob Jansen 2
    Netherlands4 months ago
  • BNSH

    Interesting.. Grateful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United Arab Emirates8 months ago
  • Abdullah

    Very helpful podcast hope duration would be longer

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    Abdullahghareeb
    United Arab Emiratesa year ago
  • Great !

    I listen to this podcast every day to learn more vocabulary. Thank you !

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    Marion Lanoes
    Francea year ago
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    This podcast is so good..

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    Hitham2010
    Francea year ago

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Listeners appreciate practical phrases tied to real headlines.
High-quality, accessible English with clear pronunciation and structure.
Very informative and well explained; helps vocabulary and comprehension.

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It means saying or doing things that create confusion about what you really mean, making your intentions unclear.

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The show focuses on real-world news with language-learning in mind, breaking down a single major story each week and extracting key vocabulary from headlines to aid comprehension. Special Our World in English episodes bring documentary-style content in clear, accessible English from around the globe. Listeners seem to value crisp explanations, useful phraseology, and vocabulary-building as they follow current events, with episodes covering safety, politics, technology, and culture from diverse angles. A standout trait is the consistent emphasis on practical language tips tied to timely headlines, making it appealing for English learners who want to stay informed without getting lost in jargon or speed.

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