
Learning English from the News
Learn the language you need to understand news stories in English. Every week we discuss one big news story and the vocabulary in the headlines that will help you understand it.

Episodes (380 available)

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned. It's likely Andy Burnham will replace him
8 mins

The US and Iran have agreed on an initial deal to end the war between their two countries
8 mins

Excitement and concerns surround the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
9 mins

A new phase of El Niño weather pattern could begin in a few weeks, the UN has warned.
9 mins

Why are senior UK doctors comparing the harms of social media with smoking?
10 mins

An Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has been announced.
9 mins

Learn about world news and improve your English at the same time
8 mins

Learn about the impacts of the Iran war on global food production with Neil and Georgie
9 mins

An attempt to shoot US President Donald Trump took place during a press event
9 mins

Peter Magyar is elected as new prime minister of Hungary.
9 mins
