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Solar and wind beat coal for first time

More electricity has been generated through wind and solar power than coal for 1st time.Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/251008FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit ... Show More

6m 49s

Oct 1

Taliban cut off internet

Internet and many telephones services have been cut in Afghanistan, on the orders of the country's Taliban government.Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/251001 FIND BB ... Show More

7m 51s

Sep 24

Trump's unproven autism claim

Donald Trump has made the unproven claim there's a link between autism and Tylenol, known as paracetamol elsewhere. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250924FIND BBC L ... Show More

8m 40s

Sep 2024

The English We Speak: From the get-go

Here's an expression that means 'from the beginning'. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240923 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH ... Show More

2m 54s

Jun 2025

The English We Speak: Around the clock

An expression used to talk about time. Learn it here! Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250602 ... Show More

1m 51s

Sep 2024

The English We Speak: Clutch at straws

Here's an expression you can use when you're in a desperate situation. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240902 FIND BBC ... Show More

3m 1s

Jul 2024

The English We Speak: Ham-fisted

Here's an expression about clumsiness. [Image: Getty] For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the- ... Show More

3m 33s

Mar 2025

The English We Speak: Can-do attitude

If you have a can-do attitude, you don't let anything stop you. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250310 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co ... Show More

2m 16s

Jun 2025

The English We Speak: Step into the shoes

Learn an expression about responsibility. Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250624 FIND BBC LEA ... Show More

2m 5s

Jul 29

The English We Speak: The CEO of...

This expression is a funny or silly way of saying someone is the best at something. Learn it here.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250728 Have you tried 6 Minute English? Find ... Show More

2m 28s

Oct 2024

The English We Speak: An uphill task

This is a phrase about something that needs energy and determination. [Image: Getty] Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-241007 FIND BBC L ... Show More

3m 3s

Jun 2025

The English We Speak: All you like

An expression meaning whatever you say or do won't change the situation.Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-spe ... Show More

2m 35s

Sep 2

The English We Speak: Muddle along

An expression meaning you're managing OK even if you don't have a plan. Learn it here.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250901 Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co ... Show More

2m 29s

Trump assassination attempt