BBC Learning English

The power of poetry ⏲️ 6 Minute English

Jun 4, 2026

Poetry can help you connect with others, come to terms with personal emotions, or even spread the word about important global events. If you think poetry is not for you, perhaps you just haven't found the right poem yet! Neil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. ⭐ Find a free transcript and worksheet here 👉 https://bbc.in/4e85PHT More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt (Image: Getty) 00:00 Introduction 01:52 Quiz question 02:26 The discussion 04:58 Quiz answer 05:13 Vocabulary recap More 6 Minute English episodes: ⭐ Love the food you hate 👉 https://bbc.in/3PDDBLl ⭐ Should we pay more for chocolate? 👉 https://bbc.in/40YV4jI ⭐ Why are some animals black and white? 👉 https://bbc.in/3ObM8V9 Learn more about learning and education with our topic page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/topics/learning_and_education 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 / bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 / bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 / bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #practiselistening #6minuteenglish #bbclearningenglish #money #debt #lifestyle #spending #shopping

What could a super El Niño bring? BBC Learning English from the News

Jun 3, 2026

A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a few weeks, the UN has warned. The World Meteorological Organization said this El Niño is likely to strengthen over the rest of 2026, driving more extreme weather around much of the globe. Learn about this story and learn some vocabulary from the headlines with Phil and Georgie. (Photo via Getty Images) 🔎 For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/49DwJoF and for more episodes of Learning English from the News: https://bbc.in/49mjA3B Learn more about social media and technology in English here: 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/topics/environment SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG Try 'Our World in English' for the BBC's best documentaries in language you can understand: 👉 https://bbc.in/3OIBJAF SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #englishfromthenews #news #socialmedia #smoking #health #technology

BOX SET: English vocabulary mega-class! 🤩 Learn 8 expressions with 'you', 'your' and 'my'!

Jun 2, 2026

Improve your English vocabulary and speaking with this expressions with 'you', 'your' and 'my' compilation box set from our series 'The English We Speak'! 🗣️ Do lots of listening practice and learn LOTS of new vocabulary! 🎧 👂 Visit our website for more episodes of The English We Speak 👉 https://bbc.in/41ajCa0 There are 8 programmes in this collection from BBC Learning English and each one explains the meaning and use of a real everyday British English expression with plenty of examples of how to use the words in real-life contexts! Chapters: 00:00 Find your groove 02:45 In my travel era 05:29 Grinds my gears 08:10 Have in your locker 10:27 Take someone under your wing 12:48 A you problem 05:15 All you like 17:35 Can't put my finger on it More popular videos to help you improve your English: 😍 What is ‘ick’? How can I use it? 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/BAprbE8bOAE 😍 Confused by modern idioms? - 6 Minute English 👉 https://youtu.be/dRMscxeKUPU 😍 Learn 176 easily confused English words in 70 minutes! 👉 https://youtu.be/HFoPqgsaTis 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #englishvocabulary #englishwords

Learn the language of secrets 🤫🤐🙊 Real Easy English

May 31, 2026

Listen to Beth and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about secrets. Learn to talk about keeping information to yourself and not telling anyone about it. Visit our website for more 👉 https://bbc.in/3OkEN5O Share this with a friend who's learning English and help each other! ➡️ 📈 YOUR TURN: What is the biggest secret you have had to keep? Tell us in the comments! 👇👇👇 You can find transcripts and more Real Easy English episodes on our website 👉 https://bbc.in/4cHGL7L (Images: Getty) More useful videos: 😊 Can you keep a secret? – 6 Minute English 👉 https://youtu.be/rQK37u961Eo 😊 Can you spot a lie? 6 Minute English 👉 https://youtu.be/91liS87P9CY 😊 Mum's the word – Learn English vocabulary & idioms with 'Shakespeare Speaks' 👉 https://youtu.be/HterFanzFDE 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English language 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment. 😊 #learnenglish #easyenglish #secret

Living with debt ⏲️ 6 Minute English

May 28, 2026

Have you ever borrowed money to buy something? Many people have to borrow money to make big purchases, like buying a house or a car. When you do this, you have to pay the money back over time – the money you owe is called a debt. With the current cost of living getting increasingly high, some people are having to borrow money even for everyday purchases like bills and food. Sometimes this debt can get out of control, which causes anxiety and stress. Neil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. ⭐ Find a free transcript and worksheet here 👉 https://bbc.in/4nSQdvb More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt (Image: Getty) 00:00 Introduction 01:52 Quiz question 02:21 The discussion 04:44 Quiz answer 05:13 Vocabulary recap More 6 Minute English episodes: ⭐ Love the food you hate 👉 https://bbc.in/3PDDBLl ⭐ Should we pay more for chocolate? 👉 https://bbc.in/40YV4jI ⭐ Why are some animals black and white? 👉 https://bbc.in/3ObM8V9 Learn more about learning and education with our topic page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish... 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 / bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 / bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 / bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #practiselistening #6minuteenglish #bbclearningenglish #money #debt #lifestyle #spending #shopping

Is social media 'the new smoking'?: BBC Learning English from the News

May 27, 2026

A group of senior doctors in the UK compare the harms of social media to smoking, not because it has the same physical health impacts, but because they believe it’s an important health issue that people need to take seriously. Learn about this story with Pippa and Georgie. (Photo via Getty Images) 🔎 For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/4duSKbu and for more episodes of Learning English from the News: https://bbc.in/49mjA3B Learn more about social media and technology in English here: 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/topics/technology SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG Try 'Our World in English' for the BBC's best documentaries in language you can understand: 👉 https://bbc.in/3OIBJAF SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #englishfromthenews #news #socialmedia #smoking #health #technology

BOX SET: 6 Minute English - 'Family' English mega-class! 30 minutes of new vocab!

May 26, 2026

Expand your English vocabulary and improve your speaking with this 'Family' 6 Minute English compilation! You can find the transcripts, quizzes, vocabulary and activities on our website: https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt Chapters 00:00 Lying to children 06:06 Divorce: Why does it happen? 12:10 Family history 18:14 Too old to have a baby? 24:25 The three-parent baby Discover more popular videos here: ✔️ Family idioms 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGjwVv5vFDk ✔️ Conversation at the dinner table 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io1nXkhUBYw ✔️ Parents saying 'no' to vaccinations 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HgiDH7dbCM ✔️More 6 Minute English box sets 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcetZ6gSk969Tk3cxyIF0_RKRuM60zK9Q 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbclearningenglish.com ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment. 😊 #learnenglish #family #love

Don't worry! Learn the language you need to talk about your worries 😕🤦😬 Real Easy English

May 24, 2026

Listen to Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about worries. Learn to talk about the things that make you feel upset or scared about the future. Visit our website for more 👉 https://bbc.in/4kw3W9z Share this with a friend who's learning English and help each other! ➡️ 📈 YOUR TURN: How do you help your friends when they are worried? Tell us in the comments! 👇👇👇 You can find transcripts and more Real Easy English episodes on our website 👉 https://bbc.in/4cHGL7L (Images: Getty) More useful videos: 😊 Does climate change make you anxious? – 6 Minute English 👉 https://youtu.be/EiCs_8ZKVJc 😊 4 phrasal verbs for relaxation #shorts 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GT95P0B-AM 😊 Has anxiety been good for humans? 6 Minute English 👉 https://youtu.be/9mQkGyApBX0 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English language 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment. 😊 #learnenglish #easyenglish #noworries

Making cities feel quieter ⏲️ 6 Minute English

May 21, 2026

Some people like the quiet of the countryside and others love the noise of the city, but did you know that constant exposure to loud noise has been found to increase anxiety? That's why some people have been trying to find ways to make our cities feel quieter. Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. ⭐ Find a free transcript and worksheet here 👉 https://bbc.in/4ufAqcs More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt (Image: Getty) 00:00 Introduction 01:28 Quiz question 01:51 The discussion 04:50 Quiz answer 05:17 Vocabulary recap More 6 Minute English episodes: ⭐ Love the food you hate 👉 https://bbc.in/3PDDBLl ⭐ Should we pay more for chocolate? 👉 https://bbc.in/40YV4jI ⭐ Why are some animals black and white? 👉 https://bbc.in/3ObM8V9 Learn more about learning and education with our topic page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/topics/where_I_live 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #practiselistening #6minuteenglish #bbclearningenglish #city #sounds #countryside #noise #quiet

Ebola: Deadly virus spreads. Cases in DR Congo and Uganda: BBC Learning English from the News

May 20, 2026

An Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo was announced by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday. Officials in Uganda reported that the deadly disease had spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The total ⁠number of suspected cases means that this outbreak is already one of the largest on record. 🔎 For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/43l64Jq For more Learning English from the News: https://bbc.in/49mjA3B (Photo by Getty Images) 00:00 Introduction 00:39 The story 01:36 Headline 1 04:09 Headline 2 06:30 Headline 3 SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG Try 'Our World in English' for the BBC's best documentaries in language you can understand: 👉 https://bbc.in/3OIBJAF SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #englishfromthenews #news #ebola #ebolavirus #congo #uganda

BOX SET: 6 Minute English - 'Entertainment' English mega-class! 30 minutes of new vocab!

May 19, 2026

Expand your English vocabulary and improve your speaking with this 'Entertainment' 6 Minute English compilation! You can find the transcripts, quizzes, vocabulary and activities on our website: https://bit.ly/4ciKPuc Chapters 00:00 Is a game just a game? 06:07 Did Taylor Swift fans cause an earthquake? 12:11 Asking the right questions 18:15 Why do crazes take off? 24:19 The fame game Discover more popular videos here: ✔️ A night at the theatre 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcSmnuo7_SY ✔️ 'fun' vs 'funny - what's the difference? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSkePq4h4L8 ✔️ 5 actions you do with your face 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuh2H6MYKxE ✔️More 6 Minute English box sets 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcetZ6gSk969Tk3cxyIF0_RKRuM60zK9Q 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbclearningenglish.com ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment. 😊 #learnenglish #entertainment #englishclass #englishlesson #englishteacher

Talking about meetings 🗓️🤝👔 Real Easy English

May 17, 2026

Listen to Georgie and Beth have a real conversation in easy English about meetings. Learn to talk about speaking with work colleagues to come up with ideas and make decisions. Visit our website for more 👉 https://bbc.in/4qKUVes Share this with a friend who's learning English and help each other! ➡️ 📈 YOUR TURN: Do you prefer work meetings to be in person or by video call? Tell us in the comments! 👇👇👇 You can find transcripts and more Real Easy English episodes on our website 👉 https://bbc.in/4cHGL7L (Images: Getty) More useful videos: 😊 Meetings – Office English episode 2 👉 https://youtu.be/m2UD0-IC7iY 😊 5 phrasal verbs for work #shorts 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/mt1r6aUIaeg 😊 What is the future of work? 6 Minute English 👉 https://youtu.be/TL61VKkme14 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English language 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment. 😊 #learnenglish #easyenglish #meetings

How reading shapes your brain ⏲️ 6 Minute English

May 14, 2026

Do you remember what it was like before you learnt to read? It's hard to think back that far! Scientific research has shown that learning to read changes the way our brains work. Not only that, but depending on the language you are reading, your brain changes in different ways. Becca and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. ⭐ Find a free transcript and worksheet here 👉 https://bbc.in/4txDNKv More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt (Image: Getty) 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Quiz question 01:26 The discussion 04:48 Quiz answer 05:24 Vocabulary recap More 6 Minute English episodes: ⭐ Love the food you hate 👉 https://bbc.in/3PDDBLl ⭐ Should we pay more for chocolate? 👉 https://bbc.in/40YV4jI ⭐ Why are some animals black and white? 👉 https://bbc.in/3ObM8V9 Learn more about learning and education with our topic page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/topics/learning_and_education 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #practiselistening #6minuteenglish #bbclearningenglish #food #diet #ultraprocessed #ultraprocessedfoods #fastfood

Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-affected MV Hondius: BBC Learning English from the News

May 13, 2026

All passengers have now left the Dutch cruise ship, MV Hondius after a voyage that lead to the death of three passengers from hantavirus. The World Health Organisation has said that there is no sign of a larger outbreak at the moment, but as the disease takes a long time to develop, this could change. Many countries have taken action to isolate or quarantine their citizens who returned from the ship. 🔎 For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/3R1elQ5 For more Learning English from the News: https://bbc.in/49mjA3B (Photo by Chris McGrath via Getty Images) 00:00 Introduction 00:40 The story 01:27 Headline 1 03:40 Headline 2 05:19 Headline 3 SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG Try 'Our World in English' for the BBC's best documentaries in language you can understand: 👉 https://bbc.in/3OIBJAF SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #englishfromthenews #news #hantavirus #argentina #ushuaia #canarias #canaryislands #mvhondius #quarantine #health

BOX SET: English vocabulary mega-class! 🤩 'Human body' expressions 2 👀👂🦵

May 12, 2026

Improve your English vocabulary and speaking with this 'human body expressions 2' compilation box set from our series 'The English We Speak'! 🗣️ Do lots of listening practice and learn LOTS of new vocabulary! 🎧👂 Visit our website for more episodes of The English We Speak 👉 https://bbc.in/41ajCa0 There are 8 programmes in this collection from BBC Learning English and each one explains the meaning and use of a real everyday British English expression with plenty of examples of how to use the words in real-life contexts! Chapters: 00:00 Twist someone's arm 02:20 Tug at the heartstrings 05:07 Neck of the woods 07:00 Up to my eyes in 09:20 Makes my skin crawl 11:52 Ham-fisted 15:28 Dip your toe into 19:07 Make a rod for your own back More popular videos to help you improve your English: 😍 3 meanings of ‘work out’ 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/7ZKRYLwo8BU 😍 Body parts with silent letters 👍🦵✋👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/XA6FGZZFP68 😍 6 Minute English - 'The human body 2' English mega-class! 👉 https://youtu.be/Tw78mCgpomM 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #englishvocabulary #humanbody

Talking about lunch 🥪🍴🥗 Real Easy English

May 10, 2026

Listen to Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about lunch. Learn to talk about the meal you eat in the middle of the day. Visit our website for more 👉 https://bbc.in/4aS5ojg Share this with a friend who's learning English and help each other! ➡️ 📈 YOUR TURN: What food do you usually have for lunch? Do you ever have leftovers? Tell us in the comments! 👇👇👇 You can find transcripts and more Real Easy English episodes on our website 👉 https://bbc.in/4cHGL7L (Images: Getty) More useful videos: 😊 Talking about food: Real Easy English 👉 https://youtu.be/4C4wlOAscvY 😊 Food and mood: 6 Minute English 👉 https://youtu.be/fG7dJ6A3l7w 😊 English conversation: Have dinner with Sian! #shorts 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/sikiDeWtv_k 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English language 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment. 😊 #learnenglish #easyenglish #lunch

Searching for life on another planet ⏲️ 6 Minute English

May 7, 2026

Does life on another planet exist? Will we ever be able to live on a planet that isn't Earth? We hear from a science and space journalist as she explains the latest research and data collected from planet TRAPPIST-1e. Neil and Becca teach you some new language to understand this potentially habitable planet. ⭐ Find a free transcript and worksheet here 👉 https://bbc.in/3P1zgBU More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt (Image: Getty) 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Quiz question 01:28 The discussion 04:53 Quiz answer 05:19 Vocabulary recap More 6 Minute English episodes: ⭐ Love the food you hate 👉 https://bbc.in/3PDDBLl ⭐ Should we pay more for chocolate? 👉 https://bbc.in/40YV4jI ⭐ Why are some animals black and white? 👉 https://bbc.in/3ObM8V9 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #practiselistening #6minuteenglish #bbclearningenglish #space #lifeonotherplanets #trappist1e

Iran war puts global food production at risk: fertiliser boss: BBC Learning English from the News

May 6, 2026

Global food production is being threatened by an interruption to the supply of fertiliser, according to the boss of one of the world's biggest fertiliser producers. When the United States and Israel struck Iran on 28 February, the Strait of Hormuz, which is a narrow waterway between Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, effectively shut down. About one-third of the world's fertiliser trade normally passes through the strait. 🔎 For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/4tSfEiy For more Learning English from the News: https://bbc.in/49mjA3B (Photo via Getty Images) 00:00 Introduction 00:42 The story 01:18 Headline 1 04:01 Headline 2 06:38 Headline 3 SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG Try 'Our World in English' for the BBC's best documentaries in language you can understand: 👉 https://bbc.in/3OIBJAF SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #englishfromthenews #news #iran #hormuz #fertilizer #foodprices #israel #usa

BOX SET: 6 Minute English - 'Food and health' English mega-class! 30 minutes of new vocab!

May 5, 2026

Expand your English vocabulary and improve your speaking with this 'Food and health' 6 Minute English compilation! You can find the transcripts, quizzes, vocabulary and activities on our website: https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt Chapters 00:00 Fighting loneliness with soup 06:05 Are we afraid of food? 12:10 Feed your brain 18:12 Eating for two 24:16 Less salt, better health Discover more popular videos here: ✔️ 'Health' English mega-class! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRqLoEmGWXg ✔️ Verbs for sport: 'play' vs 'do' vs 'go' 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPKuzI1LRJU ✔️ The Vocabulary Show: Kitchens & cooking 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEVxB7C3YuQ ✔️More 6 Minute English box sets 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcetZ6gSk969Tk3cxyIF0_RKRuM60zK9Q 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbclearningenglish.com ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment. 😊 #learnenglish #englishclass #health #food

Talking about creativity 🧑‍🎨🪡📷 Real Easy English

May 3, 2026

Listen to Georgie and Beth have a real conversation in easy English about creativity. Learn to talk about creating art, making objects and inventing ideas. Visit our website for more 👉 https://bbc.in/46OIrLp Share this with a friend who's learning English and help each other! ➡️ 📈 YOUR TURN: Do you have any creative hobbies? What hobby would you like to take up? Tell us in the comments! 👇👇👇 You can find transcripts and more Real Easy English episodes on our website 👉 https://bbc.in/4cHGL7L (Images: Getty) More useful videos: 😊 Are artistic brains different? 6 Minute English 👉 https://youtu.be/Oq2bnLC_DXU 😊 Test your English vocabulary: hobbies #shorts 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft3D8R07jLY 😊 What do you like? Easy English Conversations episode 7 👉 https://youtu.be/wUF33157hYI 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English language 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment. 😊 #learnenglish #easyenglish #creativity

Should we eat ultra-processed food? ⏲️ 6 Minute English

Apr 30, 2026

When we're in a rush, it's often convenient to eat snacks, or to buy quick, easy meals from the supermarket which we simply have to heat up. These are often ultra-processed forms of food, which recent studies have linked to poor health. Phil and Pippa discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.. ⭐ Find a free transcript and worksheet here 👉 https://bbc.in/3OhKNN3 More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt (Image: Getty) 00:00 Introduction 01:52 Quiz question 02:29 The discussion 04:45 Quiz answer 05:12 Vocabulary recap More 6 Minute English episodes: ⭐ Love the food you hate 👉 https://bbc.in/3PDDBLl ⭐ Should we pay more for chocolate? 👉 https://bbc.in/40YV4jI ⭐ Why are some animals black and white? 👉 https://bbc.in/3ObM8V9 Learn more about food in English with our topic page: https://bit.ly/3WTdYHq 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #practiselistening #6minuteenglish #bbclearningenglish #food #diet #ultraprocessed #ultraprocessedfoods #fastfood

Attempted assassination of President Donald Trump: BBC Learning English from the News

Apr 29, 2026

An attempt to shoot US President Donald Trump took place at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents' dinner. Alongside Trump, Frist Lady Melania Trump, Vice-President JD Vance and other White House officials were rushed from the hotel ballroom after gunfire was heard. 🔎 For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/3R9L8lK For more Learning English from the News: https://bbc.in/49mjA3B This video has been re-edited to correct the title. It replaces an earlier video. (Photo Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for OP) 00:00 Introduction 00:42 The story 01:09 Headline 1 04:04 Headline 2 06:24 Headline 3 SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG Try 'Our World in English' for the BBC's best documentaries in language you can understand: 👉 https://bbc.in/3OIBJAF SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #englishfromthenews #news #trump #whitehouse #whitehousecorrespondentsdinner

BOX SET: 6 Minute English - 'Science' English mega-class! 30 minutes of new vocab!

Apr 28, 2026

Expand your English vocabulary and improve your speaking with this 'Science' 6 Minute English compilation! You can find the transcripts, quizzes, vocabulary and activities on our website: https://bit.ly/4ciKPuc Chapters 00:00 Can science fiction save the world? 06:05 Mystery flying objects 11:58 Women in space 18:00 The Manhattan Project 24:06 Restoring trust in science Discover more popular videos here: ✔️ What is the future of work? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1HxJVusR2w ✔️ Technology: Phrasal verbs with Georgie 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTAwB-5Fv48 ✔️ How to make a passive sentence 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/0JLHFiDDH30?feature=shared ✔️More 6 Minute English box sets 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcetZ6gSk969Tk3cxyIF0_RKRuM60zK9Q 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbclearningenglish.com ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment. 😊 #learnenglish #englishclass #science #technology

Talking about housemates 🏠🛋️🫶 Real Easy English

Apr 26, 2026

Listen to Neil and Beth have a real conversation in easy English about housemates. Learn to talk about the people you live with who aren't family members. Visit our website for more 👉 https://bbc.in/4rAeGXq Share this with a friend who's learning English and help each other! ➡️ 📈 YOUR TURN: What is the most annoying thing a housemate can do? Tell us in the comments! 👇👇👇 You can find transcripts and more Real Easy English episodes on our website 👉 https://bbc.in/4cHGL7L (Images: Getty) More useful videos: 😊 Do you need to declutter your home? – 6 Minute English 👉 https://youtu.be/Z_ptQVVLFoo 😊 Where are you from? Easy English Conversations – Episode 2 👉 https://youtu.be/31y2Bq1RYQA 😊 Talking about friends – Real Easy English 👉 https://youtu.be/0b1sPJq1BaA 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English language 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment. 😊 #learnenglish #easyenglish #housemates

Why are we all so stressed? ⏲️ 6 Minute English

Apr 23, 2026

Worrying about work or exams, war and climate change in the news... It's no wonder that modern life is stressful. We hear from a presenter and psychologist, and learn some useful tips to help you feel better about managing stress. Neil and Becca share their own experience with stress and teach you some new vocabulary. ⭐ Find a free transcript and worksheet here 👉 https://bbc.in/4tXMZIC More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt (Image: Getty) 00:00 Introduction 02:07 Quiz question 02:43 The discussion 04:55 Quiz answer 05:13 Vocabulary recap More 6 Minute English episodes: ⭐ The future of food 👉 https://bbc.in/4sv8nEc ⭐ Are saunas good for you? 👉 https://bbc.in/3Q0BGkd ⭐Love the foods you hate 👉 https://bbc.in/3PDDBLl Learn more about feelings and emotions in English with our topic page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/topics/feelings_and_emotions 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #practiselistening #6minuteenglish #bbclearningenglish #food #taste #yum #yuck

Teotihuacan: Columbine-inspired shooting at Mexican pyramids: BBC Learning English from the News

Apr 22, 2026

A lone gunman attacked tourists at Mexico's historic Teotihuacan pyramids. One person was killed and at least 13 people were injured. 🔎 For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/4u0upj5 For more Learning English from the News: https://bbc.in/49mjA3B (Photo via Getty Images) 00:00 Introduction 00:42 The story 01:14 Headline 1 03:37 Headline 2 05:34 Headline 3 SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG Try 'Our World in English' for the BBC's best documentaries in language you can understand: 👉 https://bbc.in/3OIBJAF SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #englishfromthenews #news #mexico #méxico #columbine #teotihuacan #teotihuacán

BOX SET: English In A Minute 30 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!

Apr 21, 2026

Only got 10 minutes to learn English? Don't worry! Our English in a Minute box set is the perfect resource for you. Sit back, relax, and learn essential English words and grammar with some of your favourite BBC Learning English teachers! 00:00 Verbs to use with 'trip' 01:07 Verbs to use with 'goal' 02:15 Verbs to use with 'challenge' 03:24 Verbs to use with 'theory' 04:36 Verbs to use with 'method' 05:44 Verbs to use with 'technology' 06:47 Verbs to use with 'environment' 07:56 Verbs to use with 'source' 09:00 Verbs to use with 'image' 10:10 Verbs to use with 'opinion' For more English In A Minute materials including transcripts, quizzes, vocabulary and activities, visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/eiam More popular videos to help you improve your English: 😍 Improving your memory ⏲️ 6 Minute English 👉 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UhCGVa797Y4 😍 Voiced Consonant - /d/ - 'odd’, 'did' and 'ladder' 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYq-ilAbxDM 😍 Dancing for the brain ⏲️ 6 Minute English 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0SUyXLS-ME SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos to help you improve your English 👉 https://www.youtube.com/bbclearningenglish Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbclearningenglish.com Find us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish Follow us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningen... We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #LearnEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #EnglishInAMinute

Talking about confidence 💃😎🕺Real Easy English

Apr 19, 2026

Listen to Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about confidence. Learn to talk about doing things with more certainty and faith in your own abilities. Visit our website for more 👉 https://bbc.in/4rTEFJ8 Share this with a friend who's learning English and help each other! ➡️ 📈 YOUR TURN: Are there any situations where you would like to be more confident? Tell us in the comments! 👇👇👇 You can find transcripts and more Real Easy English episodes on our website 👉 https://bbc.in/4cHGL7L (Images: Getty) More useful videos: 😊 How can I speak English more fluently? Ask BBC Learning English 👉 https://youtu.be/LDkvRFCm8No 😊 6 tips for boosting your confidence when learning a language 👉 https://youtu.be/gtVTPVvkQa8 😊 3 tips to fight the fear of speaking #shorts 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5nmFVaFsQM 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English language 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment. 😊 #learnenglish #easyenglish #confidence

Love the food you hate ⏲️ 6 Minute English

Apr 16, 2026

Are there some foods that you just hate? Have you ever hated a food in the past but started liking it? We hear from a food expert and a dietitian about why there are some foods we just hate and even fear, and whether it's possible to learn to love them. ⭐ Find a free transcript and worksheet here 👉 https://bbc.in/3PDDBLl More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt (Image: Getty) 00:00 Introduction 0:58 Quiz question 01:22 The discussion 04:55 Quiz answer 05:12 Vocabulary recap More 6 Minute English episodes: ⭐ Should we pay more for chocolate? 👉 https://bbc.in/40YV4jI ⭐ Why are some animals black and white? 👉 https://bbc.in/3ObM8V9 ⭐ Rethinking dyslexia https://bbc.in/45K7mzk Learn more about food in English with our topic page: https://bit.ly/3WTdYHq 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #practiselistening #6minuteenglish #bbclearningenglish #food #taste #yum #yuck

Viktor Orban defeated by Peter Magyar in Hungarian election: BBC Learning English from the News

Apr 15, 2026

Péter Magyar has won a historic victory in Hungary's elections, bringing to an end Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power. Learn about this news story with Phil and Georgie. 🔎 For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/3Oq9o23 For more Learning English from the News: https://bbc.in/49mjA3B (Photo by Balint Szentgallay/NurPhoto via Getty Images) 00:00 Introduction 00:44 The story 01:22 Headline 1 03:57 Headline 2 06:25 Headline 3 Your turn: can you use some of the vocabulary and phrases from this programme in a comment? Note: our YouTube channel is a space for everyone to practise their English and learn from each other. Please use English in the comments section 👇👇👇 SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG Try 'Our World in English' for the BBC's best documentaries in language you can understand: 👉 https://bbc.in/3OIBJAF SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #englishfromthenews #news #Hungary #Magyar #Orban #election #politics #fidesz #tisza