Learning English from the News
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A minimum price for alcohol in Scotland
Neil and Catherine explain vocabulary and talk about Scotland's new health-related change
It's a boy! Royal baby born
Neil and Dan explain the language used to discuss the new royal
Justin Trudeau apologises for wrongful killing
The Canadian prime minister apologised for the wrongful hanging of indigenous leaders in 1864. Neil and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story
Last male northern white rhino dies
The future of the northern white rhino looks bleak after the last known male has died. Neil and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story
Latte levy
A group of British politicians want to raise money for recycling by adding an extra charge to disposable coffee cups
Britain must diet, say health officials
Health officials in the UK ask the food industry to cut calories to reduce obesity
'The Beast from the East' blankets UK
A band of extreme cold and snow has hit parts of Europe and the UK. This is causing some travel disruption because most parts of the UK rarely experience heavy snow
How do vampire bats survive on blood?
Scientists have discovered how vampire bats can survive on a blood-only diet. Neil and Catherine teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story
South Africa: reports ANC ask Zuma to go
Reports from South Africa say that the ANC have asked President Zuma to step down. Dan and Catherine teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story
100 year anniversary for women's rights
It's 100 years to the day that women in the UK got the vote. Rob and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story
What happened at the Grammys?
The Grammys have taken place in New York. Dan and Catherine teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story
Koreas talk for first time in two years
North and South Korea have met for talks for the first time in two years. Neil and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story
Hollywood's campaign against harassment
Rob and Neil teach you how to use language from this news story in your everyday English.
Used rocket launched into space
Would you like to travel to space in a second-hand rocket? An American company's hoping this will be the future of space tourism. Neil and Catherine discuss this story
Gatlin team doping allegations
Allegations of drug taking connected to world-record holder Justin Gatlin have been made.
Macron renews global warming fight
French president Macron hopes to re-energise the fight against global warming, and that American president, Donald Trump, will join in
Stopping the environmental apocalypse
An international delegation meet to avert environmental catastrophe. Dan and Catherine teach you how to use language from this news story in your everyday English
A royal romance
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are going to marry. Neil and Dan teach you how to use language from this news story in your everyday English
President defies a nation
The Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe, refuses to step down. Dan and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English
Italy World Cup Fail
Italy has failed to qualify for the World Cup. Neil and Dan teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English
The Russian Revolution: 100 years on
It's 100 years since the Bolsheviks took power in Russia. Neil and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English
Human health affected by climate change
People's health is suffering because of climate change. Neil and Dan teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English
Toxicity tax for London’s polluting cars
London has introduced a tax to combat air pollution. Dan and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English
Ancient stellar collision makes waves
Two stars hitting each other has been described as ‘cataclysmic’. What does that mean?
Racial inequality in the UK
Learn how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English.
Spain in crisis after Catalan vote
Spain is in crisis after violence during an unofficial referendum in Catalonia. Neil and Catherine teach you how to use language in the news in your everyday English