Is English really English?

Every year we see damage, death and destruction caused by hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons - tropical storms. Is climate change making this impact worse? Climate change may be making this destruction worse. Phil is joined by BBC weather presenter and meteorologist Sarah Keith-Lu ... Show More

What is the worst smell in the world? And what is the best smell? Are there any smells that you like, but that your friends or family hate? Smells are all around us all the time, but the English language is often quite general in the way it describes smells, as opposed to other s ... Show More

Imagine crossing a road and turning to see a car heading towards you... without a driver! While this might seem scary, driverless cars are already operating safely in many cities around the world. These autonomous cars contain huge amounts of technology to help them drive alongsi ... Show More

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about different ways to talk.TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250124SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔ ... Show More

Georgina and Neil have the vocabulary you need to talk about this story. 

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about brains. WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250627FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https: ... Show More

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about their families.WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250613FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔ ... Show More

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about their worries. WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250620FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ ... Show More

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about the future and wishes. TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250131SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔ ... Show More

Neil and Catherine discuss the key language from this story. 

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about mornings.TRANSCRIPTYou can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250228SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.b ... Show More

Neil and Beth have a real conversation in Easy English about where they like to work.WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250404FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follo ... Show More

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about Christmas and New Year. Learn to talk about your family celebrations.TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-eas ... Show More