Learning English from the News
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May 3, 2022 • 10min
Is there plastic in your blood?
Plastic has been found in human blood for the first time. Join Neil and Roy to discuss.
Apr 27, 2022 • 10min
France: Macron wins second term
Emmanuel Macron has been voted President of France for a second time.
Apr 19, 2022 • 11min
Taliban: No beard, no job!
Government employees in Afghanistan were told they can lose their jobs if they shave.
Apr 12, 2022 • 10min
Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You case
Ed Sheeran has won a copyright case over his hit Shape of You. Learn new vocabulary.
Apr 5, 2022 • 11min
Driverless cars
A trial is underway in UK. Would you be happy to travel in a driverless car?
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Mar 29, 2022 • 11min
Oscars 2022: When Will hit Chris
Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars after Chris Rock made a joke about his wife.
Mar 22, 2022 • 11min
Great Barrier Reef in danger
Some scientists say the world's largest coral reef is under threat by climate change.
Mar 15, 2022 • 10min
What is the future for fuel?
Is it time to speed up the transition to alternative and renewable energy sources?
Mar 8, 2022 • 10min
Rocket hits the Moon
Part of an abandoned rocket is thought to have hit the Moon last Friday, say scientists.
Mar 1, 2022 • 10min
Ukraine conflict continues
We help you understand how the conflict is being reported in English.
