May 29

Classic Stories: The War of the Worlds

Enjoy a classic story in language you can understand, and learn 13 uses of ‘fire’.Have you subscribed to our newsletter yet? Get weekly tips from your favourite presenters: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/Find video lessons with worksheets, subtitles and quizzes to ... Show More

5m 44s

May 22

Classic Stories: The 39 Steps

Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 14 uses of ‘lie’. Read by Tim.If you like learning English with podcasts, try some of our others!In The English We Speak, you learn interesting informal English words, phrases, expressions and idioms to level up your spoken English. Try ... Show More

5m 57s

May 15

Classic Stories: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 12 uses of ‘play’.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/ ... Show More

5m 58s

Sep 2025

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

Nov 2025

English in a Minute: Phrases with 'light'

What does it mean to see the light? Learn that and more with Georgie.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 ENGLISH HERE ... Show More

1m 3s

Aug 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about meetings

Georgie and Beth have a real conversation in easy English about work and meetings.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters WATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250829 FIND BBC LEARNIN ... Show More

6m 16s

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

Oct 2025

English in a Minute: Phrases with 'look'

Learn 4 phrases with 'look'' in this podcast. If you learn them all you'll really look sharp.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 B ... Show More

1m 4s

Apr 2025

Multi-word verbs

Do you ever 'meet up with' your friend in the park? We talk about multi-word verbs.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus NEWSLETTER: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglis ... Show More

6m 2s

Oct 2025

English in a Minute: Verbs that go with 'resource'

What does it mean to draw on and squander resources? Learn that and more 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 L ... Show More

1m 9s

Sep 2025

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

Aug 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about mess

Beth and Georgie have a conversation in easy English about being messy or tidy.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersWATCH THIS PODCAST: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/250822FIND BBC LEARNING ENG ... Show More

5m 59s

Feb 2025

Real Easy English: Talking about mornings

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

6m 44s

Classic Stories: The North Wind and the ...