Learning English from the News

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.

Someone's been leaving presents in public places. Could this be a real-life secret Santa?

The Netherlands goes into Christmas lockdown due to the rise of the Omicron strain.

Tornadoes hit the Midwest of the US on Friday and caused destruction and loss of life.

Deposed Myanmar leader has been sentenced after widely criticised trial.

We discuss this story and teach you some related vocabulary so you can talk about it too.

Adele has persuaded Spotify to take the shuffle button off all album pages.

Two million people who have not been vaccinated have been placed in lockdown in Austria.

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

Ahead of COP26, BBC News saw documents showing countries trying to change report.

Donald Trump plans to launch a new social media network called TRUTH Social.

Learn language related to Prince William's Earthshot Prize.

A team of female footballers who fled the Taliban have been told they can live in the UK.

Thousands of documents have exposed the financial dealings of the world’s rich.

Germany's centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) have claimed victory in the federal election

A volcano has erupted on the Spanish island of La Palma, one of the Canary Islands.

Raducanu becomes the first British woman for 44 years to win a Grand Slam singles title.

ABBA, pop superstars of 70s, are back after 40 years with new album and planned tour.

Charlie Watts, of legendary rock group The Rolling Stones, has died at the age of 80.

The Taliban have retaken the Afghan capital 20 years after being removed.

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