Learning English from the News
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6 snips
Feb 15, 2023 • 7min
Ozone layer improving
The hole in the ozone layer is getting smaller, experts say.
Feb 8, 2023 • 6min
'Spy balloon' row
Was it a 'spy balloon' the US shot down? China says no
4 snips
Feb 1, 2023 • 6min
'Love hormone': New study
Are scientists wrong about the so-called 'love hormone'? Learn to talk about this story.
5 snips
Jan 25, 2023 • 6min
'Burnout': Jacinda Ardern Resigns
Prime Minister of New Zealand says she did not have the energy needed to continue.
8 snips
Jan 18, 2023 • 7min
Global economy slows down
The World Bank predicts the global economy is getting closer to a recession.
Jan 11, 2023 • 7min
Prince Harry's book
Prince Harry's autobiography, Spare, which reveals royal family secrets, is out on sale.
5 snips
Jan 4, 2023 • 7min
Warmest January day ever
At least seven countries have reported the warmest New Year's Day on record..
Dec 23, 2022 • 7min
Review of 2022
Beth and Neil look back at your favourite news stories and vocabulary of the year.
Dec 21, 2022 • 8min
Plastic-eating worms
Could plastic-eating worms help the world’s pollution crisis?
Dec 14, 2022 • 7min
The 'King of Crypto' charged with fraud
Learn how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English.
