Learning English from the News Podcast
Learn the language you need to understand news stories in English.
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Episodes to download
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Rainforests: Destruction gets worse
Wed 28 Jun 2023
An area of rainforest the size of Switzerland was lost last year. Beth and Phil discuss.
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Naps: Good for your brain?
Wed 21 Jun 2023
Research says that naps are good for our brains. Learn vocabulary related to this story.
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Could we live to 140?
Wed 14 Jun 2023
Scientists from the University of Georgia think humans alive today could live to 140.
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New blood test for 50 cancers
Wed 7 Jun 2023
Scientists from Oxford University say the test results have been encouraging so far.
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Can diet improve memory?
Wed 31 May 2023
Could apples, berries and cacao improve our memory as we get older?
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First Arab woman in space
Wed 24 May 2023
Rayyanah Barnawi is part of a crew of space tourists who are visiting the ISS.
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Japan learns to smile again
Wed 17 May 2023
People in Japan have been taking lessons on how to smile again.
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King Charles's Coronation
Wed 10 May 2023
Charles III has been crowned King of the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations.
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Hollywood writers strike
Wed 3 May 2023
Could your favourite shows stop? Hollywood writers strike over pay and conditions.
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Sudan crisis
Wed 26 Apr 2023
Humanitarian crisis in Sudan as thousands try to leave the capital, Khartoum.
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Life on Pacific garbage patch
Wed 19 Apr 2023
Scientists have discovered creatures living on an island made of rubbish.
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Exam cheating with AI
Wed 12 Apr 2023
Some people are worried that advances in AI could lead to a rise in exam cheating.
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Prince Harry: Why was he in court?
Wed 29 Mar 2023
The Prince accuses Associated Newspapers of illegally gathering private information.
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Could caffeine cut obesity?
Wed 22 Mar 2023
Caffeine could reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
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No university for Afghan women
Wed 8 Mar 2023
Universities have reopened in Afghanistan but female students are not allowed back.
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US & Canada Government TikTok bans
Wed 1 Mar 2023
The US and now Canada have banned TikTok from government phones.
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Turkey and Syria earthquakes
Wed 22 Feb 2023
Another earthquake has hit Turkey, near the border with Syria.
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'Love hormone': New study
Wed 1 Feb 2023
Are scientists wrong about the so-called 'love hormone'? Learn to talk about this story.
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'Burnout': Jacinda Ardern Resigns
Wed 25 Jan 2023
Prime Minister of New Zealand says she did not have the energy needed to continue.
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Global economy slows down
Wed 18 Jan 2023
The World Bank predicts the global economy is getting closer to a recession.
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Prince Harry's book
Wed 11 Jan 2023
Prince Harry's autobiography, Spare, which reveals royal family secrets, is out on sale.
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Warmest January day ever
Wed 4 Jan 2023
At least seven countries have reported the warmest New Year's Day on record..
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Review of 2022
Wed 28 Dec 2022
Beth and Neil look back at your favourite news stories and vocabulary of the year.
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The 'King of Crypto' charged with fraud
Wed 14 Dec 2022
Learn how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English.
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Do you know the word of the year?
Wed 7 Dec 2022
'Goblin mode': Neil and Beth teach you this and other vocabulary
