Today

What makes a good citizen?

Is a good citizen someone who votes and follows the law? Or is there more to it? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-mi ... Show More

6m 42s

Oct 2

Have you ever seen a whale?

How have humans treated whales throughout history? Their sheer size, their ability to swim to great depths and their whale song have captured our imaginations throughout history. But have humans always had a positive relationship with whales? Phil and Georgie discuss this and tea ... Show More

6m 40s

Sep 25

The criminal trade in ancient objects

Many of us like to visit museums to see ancient artefacts in person – it's an exciting way to learn about the history and culture of different civilisations. But did you know that there are criminal networks which steal and trade these ancient objects? Neil and Beth discuss this ... Show More

6m 41s

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

Feb 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about nature

Beth and Georgie have a conversation in easy English about the countryside and things you can do there TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250207SUBSCRIBE TO O ... Show More

4m 42s

Sep 2024

The English We Speak: Stomping ground

Here's an expression you can use about somewhere you live or visit very often.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-240916FIND BBC LEARNING ... Show More

2m 47s

Aug 22

English in a Minute: Phrases with sea

What phrases do you know with 'sea'? Beth will teach you some in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minuteFIND BBC LEARNING ENG ... Show More

1 m

Sep 5

Real Easy English: Talking about housemates

Neil and Beth have a real conversation about the people they have lived with.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersWATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250905FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLI ... Show More

6m 12s

Sep 12

Real Easy English: Talking about happiness

Beth and Neil have a real conversation about what makes them happy.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersWATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250912FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: V ... Show More

6m 10s

Mar 2025

The English We Speak: Go to

Your 'go-to' is your preferred option. Learn how to use this phrase.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250303FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc ... Show More

2m 29s

Aug 19

The English We Speak: A you problem

Don't know this expression? That sounds like a you problem. Learn how to use this expression with Phil and Feifei.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250818Subscribe to our newsl ... Show More

2m 41s

Apr 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about visiting places

Georgie and Beth have a real conversation in Easy English about the city and the countryside.WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250418FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningengli ... Show More

4m 59s

Mar 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about evenings

Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about their evening routines. Learn to talk about what you do after work or school. TRANSCRIPT You can read along with this podcast and find important vocabulary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features ... Show More

6m 15s

Learning a new food culture