Learning English from the News

New research says people are quitting their jobs because of a bad boss.

A state of emergency has been declared in Iceland amid a series of earthquakes.

It's one month since the Israel-Gaza war broke out. Learn the language in the news.

Matthew Perry, most famous for playing Chandler Bing in 'Friends', has died.

A news report says non-native animals and plants are destroying biodiversity.

The Amazon has its lowest water levels in 121 years. Learn how to talk about the story.

Some scientists think ultra-processed food should come with a warning.

The scientists who made mRNA Covid vaccines possible have won a Nobel Prize.

Lego has stopped its plan to replace the plastic in its toys bricks.

Music could improve your maths skills according to a recent study.

Luis Rubiales resigns. Image by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez via Getty Images.

Plant-based food can no longer have meat-based names in France.

Laughter can make your heart stronger, according to new research.

Laughter can make your heart stronger, according to new research.

Ice the size of Greenland is missing from Antarctica because of climate change.

A new study has found that working shifts can lead to depression and anxiety.

Can flying ever be green? Scientists say no.

Donald Trump charged with trying to change the 2020 US presidential election result.

A US research project has found 8 habits that can help you live longer.

New drugs mean that Alzheimer's could soon be treated as easily as asthma and diabetes.

The first week of July had the highest average global temperature ever measured, UN says.

The UN have said it's safe to release water from the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan.

An area of rainforest the size of Switzerland was lost last year. Beth and Phil discuss.

Research says that naps are good for our brains. Learn vocabulary related to this story.

Scientists from the University of Georgia think humans alive today could live to 140.

Scientists from Oxford University say the test results have been encouraging so far.

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

Rayyanah Barnawi is part of a crew of space tourists who are visiting the ISS.

People in Japan have been taking lessons on how to smile again.

Charles III has been crowned King of the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations.

Could your favourite shows stop? Hollywood writers strike over pay and conditions.

Humanitarian crisis in Sudan as thousands try to leave the capital, Khartoum.

Scientists have discovered creatures living on an island made of rubbish.

Some people are worried that advances in AI could lead to a rise in exam cheating.

Donald Trump has become the first ex-US president to be arrested.

The Prince accuses Associated Newspapers of illegally gathering private information.

Caffeine could reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

No more oil drilling? Joe Biden breaks his promise.

Universities have reopened in Afghanistan but female students are not allowed back.

The US and now Canada have banned TikTok from government phones.

Another earthquake has hit Turkey, near the border with Syria.

The hole in the ozone layer is getting smaller, experts say.

Was it a 'spy balloon' the US shot down? China says no

Are scientists wrong about the so-called 'love hormone'? Learn to talk about this story.

Prime Minister of New Zealand says she did not have the energy needed to continue.

The World Bank predicts the global economy is getting closer to a recession.

Prince Harry's autobiography, Spare, which reveals royal family secrets, is out on sale.

At least seven countries have reported the warmest New Year's Day on record..

Beth and Neil look back at your favourite news stories and vocabulary of the year.

Could plastic-eating worms help the world’s pollution crisis?