Learning English from the News

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.

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

Heatwaves cause record temperatures in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.

New research has found that adding salt to your meals could take years off your life.

Neil and Beth discuss the vocabulary in the news headlines about this story.

Is the world giving up on green?

As prices rise, interest rates are going up to deal with the crisis.

Google engineer: AI has feelings

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

Warhol's Marilyn Monroe painting sold for record-breaking $195m.

Outbreaks of the virus have now been reported in at least 15 countries around the world.

Ukraine has won the Eurovision Song Contest with the UK’s Sam Ryder in second.

Actor Ncuti Gatwa will take over from Jodie Whittaker as the star of Doctor Who.

Plastic has been found in human blood for the first time. Join Neil and Roy to discuss.

Emmanuel Macron has been voted President of France for a second time.

Government employees in Afghanistan were told they can lose their jobs if they shave.

Ed Sheeran has won a copyright case over his hit Shape of You. Learn new vocabulary.

A trial is underway in UK. Would you be happy to travel in a driverless car?

Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars after Chris Rock made a joke about his wife.

Some scientists say the world's largest coral reef is under threat by climate change.

Is it time to speed up the transition to alternative and renewable energy sources?

Part of an abandoned rocket is thought to have hit the Moon last Friday, say scientists.

We help you understand how the conflict is being reported in English.

Lorry drivers in Canada have been protesting against Covid rules.

Several countries have said that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen at any time.

Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch.

Tennis ace Rafael Nadal won a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title in Australia.

The United States has told families of staff that work in the Ukraine embassy to leave.

Major damage reported in Tonga after a huge volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami threat.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has won his appeal to stay in Australia.

Rob and Roy look back at some of the stories and vocabulary we've discussed during 2021.