Learning English from the News

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?

Learn how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English.

'Goblin mode': Neil and Beth teach you this and other vocabulary

Research has claimed that a plant-based diet reduces the risk of developing bowel cancer.

Rich nations agree to pay poorer countries for damage caused by climate change.

There are 8 billion people on Earth. Neil and Sian teach you the vocabulary you need.

1 million Twitter accounts have been deactivated since Elon Musk bought it last month.

COP27 - Radical changes needed to prevent climate disaster say experts

45 days after the appointment of the last prime minister, the UK has a new prime minister

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

Protests began last month when a woman died after being arrested by morality police.

Ultra-processed food affects people’s mental abilities, research has found.

A new era for humankind - Nasa experiment smashes asteroid.

Do you prefer late nights or early starts? One of those could be bad for your health.

Ukraine has made military progress against Russian forces.

Liz Truss has taken over from Boris Johnson, who resigned after a series of scandals.

Floods in Pakistan have killed over 1,000 people and affected over 33 million others.

Do dogs cry happy tears? Neil and Beth discuss vocabulary about this story.

Scientists in the UK have identified different types of long Covid.

The FBI have searched former President Trump's home. Neil and Sian teach the vocabulary.

The five biggest oil companies made profits of 60 billion dollars in just three months.