Learning English from the News
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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.
Dec 7, 2022 • 7min
Do you know the word of the year?
'Goblin mode': Neil and Beth teach you this and other vocabulary
Nov 30, 2022 • 7min
Vegan diet protects men from cancer
Research has claimed that a plant-based diet reduces the risk of developing bowel cancer.
