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Learning English from the News Episodes

  1. Coronavirus: UK unites in song

    Neil and Catherine teach you the language being used to discuss this story.

  2. Coronavirus: Oktoberfest cancelled

    Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

  3. Coronavirus: Italy takes action

    Italy asks its population to stay at home in the fight to contain coronavirus.

  4. Coronavirus: Half million deaths

    Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

  5. Coronavirus: Are school closures necessary?

    School have closed down to stop the spread of coronavirus. But is this effective?

  6. Coronavirus: 99-year-old man raises millions for NHS

    Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this heart-warming story.

  7. Coronavirus and mental health

    We discuss how restrictions on daily life have left many people feeling under pressure.

  8. COP26: Fossil fuel industry has largest delegation

    Learn key vocabulary to help you talk about this news story.

  9. Computer made with brain cells

    Scientists have created a computer system that uses living brain cells to complete tasks.

  10. Climate crisis: Last warning for humanity?

    IPCC report says it's unequivocal that human activity is responsible for global warming.

  11. Climate change report: 'Rich must pay for poor'

    Dan and Catherine teach you the language being used to discuss this story.

  12. China's Covid Recovery

    Tom and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

  13. China rocket lands in ocean

    The remains of a Chinese rocket have crashed into the Indian Ocean.

  14. Chimps chat like we do

    Study reveals that chimps take turns in conversation, just like us!

  15. Capital One hack: 100 million people's data stolen

    Dan and Catherine discuss the story and teach you vocabulary so you can discuss it too.

  16. Cancer vaccine?

    Could a cancer vaccine be developed? Learn vocabulary to talk about this.

  17. Cancer survivor swims Channel four times non-stop

    Dan and Catherine teach you the language being used to discuss this story.

  18. Can you sleep during lockdown?

    More than 50% in UK have struggled with sleep during the lockdown, says survey.

  19. Can diet improve memory?

    Could apples, berries and cacao improve our memory as we get older?

  20. Calls for ban on 'anti-vax' social media

    Tom and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story.

  21. California law says women must be on company boards

    Neil and Tom teach you language the media is using to discuss this story.

  22. Bulgaria v England: racism twice stops match

    Dan and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.

  23. British man is 'cured' of HIV

    Dan and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.

  24. Britain must diet, say health officials

    Health officials in the UK ask the food industry to cut calories to reduce obesity

  25. Brexit: Deal or no deal?

    The UK and the EU have entered final talks this week to try and agree a trade deal.

  26. Brexit talks: Next days are crucial

    Talks between the UK and the EU have been extended with no deadline.

  27. Brazilian trucker strike continues

    Sian and Dan bring you the language you need to talk about this story.

  28. Brazil floods

    Southern Brazil has been hit by the worst flooding in 80 years.

  29. Boris Johnson survives

    Boris Johnson has survived a no-confidence vote. Learn vocabulary related to this story.

  30. Boeing stops making the 737 Max

    Production of Boeing's 737 Max will stop in early 2020. Georgina and Catherine discuss.

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