Oct 8

Are people drinking less alcohol?

In recent generations many people have chosen to stop drinking alcohol. Surveys from the UK suggest that 16 to 24-year-olds are more likely to be non-drinkers than the older generations. Many people are sharing their experience of drinking less alcohol or being completely sober o ... Show More

6m 49s

Oct 1

Why does heartbreak hurt so much?

Anyone who has had their heart broken will know how horrible it feels. But did you know that the pain you feel is not just imaginary – it registers in the same part of the brain that processes physical pain. So, why do we feel this pain? And if it feels so bad, what is the point ... Show More

6m 33s

Sep 24

Why do we itch?

Feeling itchy is unpleasant, and the feeling of finally scratching that itch can be very satisfying! But why do we feel itchy in the first place? And is it possible to catch an itch from someone else? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.6 Minute Englis ... Show More

6m 22s

Sep 2024

Adjectives and adverbs

We discover that chocolate biscuits are a helpful learning tool when talking about this. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other pop ... Show More

6m 20s

Mar 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about tastes

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about food and tastes. Learn to talk about the different flavours people like and don't like. TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/englis ... Show More

6m 24s

Aug 2025

Adjectives and adverbs

We discover that chocolate biscuits are a helpful learning tool when talking about this.Have you tried our podcast 'Real Easy English'? Find it with a free worksheet and transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-englishSubscribe to our n ... Show More

6m 39s

Sep 2024

Real Easy English: Talking about cooking

Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about their favourite recipes.TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/240913FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: ... Show More

5m 22s

Oct 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about snacks

Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about snacks – the small bites of food they have between meals. Learn to talk about fruit, nuts, crisps and chocolate bars!SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersWATCH THIS PODCAST: h ... Show More

6m 19s

May 2024

Real Easy English: Food

Learn to talk about your favourite foods and how often you eat them. In each episode of Real Easy English, we have a real conversation in easy English to help you learn.TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learn ... Show More

5m 39s

Jan 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about food shopping

Neil and Beth have a real conversation in easy English about food shopping.TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250110SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://ww ... Show More

6m 1s

Aug 2024

Real Easy English: Talking about yourself

Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about their personalities. TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/240830FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Vis ... Show More

5m 44s

Jul 2021

#Recipe For Success!

A podcast for English learners! Improve your listening skills, practice your pronunciation, learn new vocabulary! This episode, it's just me again! A short and sweet episode before I take a short break... Whether you're a good cook or a bad cook, why not follow a recipe in Englis ... Show More

6m 6s

Mar 2024

Walk someone through

TRANSCRIPT 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-240325FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningen ... Show More

2m 15s

Meet a real Willy Wonka