2026-09-03 How can we talk about summer? – How we talk about the weather
Introduction Hot summer weather, love it or hate it, we all love to talk about it. Listen to BBC Weather…
2026-09-02 How do tropical storms start? – How we talk about the weather
Introduction Tropical storms, also known as hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons can be incredibly destructive, but where do they come from…
2026-09-01 Tropical storms: Describe the risks – How we talk about the weather
Introduction Tropical storms, also known as hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons can be incredibly destructive, but just how much damage can…
2026-08-31 How climate change is affecting tropical storms – How we talk about the weather
Introduction Tropical storms, also known as hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons often cause destruction on a massive scale, but how are…
2026-08-25 Explained: How bad British weather really is – How we talk about the weather
Just how bad is British Weather? British weather is famous for being cold, wet and just not very nice. How…
2026-08-24 Learn words for rain – How we talk about the weather
Introduction There are lots of different words for rain in English. Learn some in this video with Beth and BBC…
2026-08-23 How do we talk about snow? – How we talk about the weather
Introduction Snow – beautiful, cold and sometimes dangerous. Many of us like snow, and want to know when it’s going…
2026-08-22 Learn winter weather words – How we talk about the weather
Introduction How well do you know how to talk about winter? Phil met with BBC Weather forecaster and presenter Elizabeth…
2026-03-10 How to be yourself in English – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of not being able to express your personality Have you ever felt like you can’t show your true…
2026-03-09 I’m scared I can’t be myself – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“I am an introvert, and I tend to be very self-conscious about what I speak and how I speak. The…
2026-03-03 How to celebrate your progress – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of not getting better Often when we start learning a language, progress is fast and noticeable because you…
2026-03-02 I’m scared I’m not improving – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“These days I feel less confident about my English. I can see my bad points.” – Shin, Japan Introduction Sometimes…
2026-02-24 How to show your funny side in English – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of not getting the joke Being in a conversation when everyone starts laughing and you don’t know why…
2026-02-23 I’m scared I won’t get the joke – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“Instead of being able to joke or say what I really think, I get stuck trying to find the right…
2026-02-17 How to speak clearly in English – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of not being understood It’s easy to lose speaking confidence after having experiences where people don’t understand you.…
2026-02-16 I’m scared people won’t understand me – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“When I start to realise that people don’t understand me, I lost my confidence after it.” – Anna, Ukraine “When…
2026-02-10 How to build your speaking confidence – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of speaking in front of others The fear of public speaking is common even in a person’s first…
2026-02-09 I’m scared of speaking in front of people – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“My arms and legs start trembling. My, my heart pounds as if trying to escape my chest. It’s a full…
2026-02-03 What to do if you can’t understand someone – Beating Speaking Anxiety
The fear of not understanding someone The fear of speaking a foreign language is often talked about, but what about…
2026-02-02 I’m scared I won’t understand people – Beating Speaking Anxiety
“I’m scared, scared when I don’t understand the other people.” – Paola “It’s really hard to understand British accent. Like…