2025-09-17 Israel committing genocide in Gaza: UN commission – Learning English from the News
The story An investigation by the United Nations, called a ‘commission of inquiry’, has found that Israel has committed genocide…
2025-09-10 ‘God’s influencer’: First millennial saint named – Learning English from the News
The story A boy who died at the age of 15 has been made a saint by the Catholic Church.…
2025-09-03 Earthquakes hit Afghanistan – Learning English from the News
The story A major aftershock has hit eastern Afghanistan, just days after an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale…
2025-08-27 Heatwaves speed up ageing process, study says – Learning English from the News
The story A study in Taiwan has found that peoples’ biological age increases when they experience heatwaves. Researchers measured participants’…
2025-08-20 Ukraine: Presidents discuss end to war – Learning English from the News
The story Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky returned to the White House on Monday to meet US President Donald Trump for…
2025-08-13 Is prostate cancer over-treated? – Learning English from the News
The story The charity Prostate Cancer UK, says that the UK is treating too many patients for prostate cancer where…
2025-08-06 Hiroshima: 80 years since atomic bomb – Learning English from the News
The story 80 years ago, on 6th August 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city…
2025-07-30 Thailand-Cambodia conflict – Learning English from the News
The story Fighting broke out last week on the border between Thailand and Cambodia leading to the deaths of at…
2025-07-23 War in Gaza ‘must end now’, 28 countries say – Learning English from the News
The story A joint statement from 28 nations has demanded an end to the war in Gaza and the release…
2025-09-11 What causes hearing loss? – 6 Minute English
Introduction As we get older, our hearing naturally gets worse. But what are the causes of this decline? And is…
2025-09-04 The joys of writing lists – 6 Minute English
Introduction Shopping lists, to-do lists, check lists – when was the last time you made, or followed, a list? When…
2025-08-28 What’s it like to be a twin? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Do you know any twins? Or perhaps you are a twin yourself! Many people are fascinated by the lives…
2025-08-21 What’s your favourite snack? – 6 Minute English
Introduction It’s sometimes difficult to find time for a full meal, especially if you are working or travelling. For many…
2025-09-16 Phrases with ‘hit’ – English In A Minute
Introduction ‘Hit’ is an action – you hit a ball with a bat in baseball, for example. There are many…
2025-09-09 Phrases with ‘red’ – English In A Minute
Introduction You know what ‘red’ is – it’s the colour of strawberries, stop signs and traditional London double-decker buses! But…
2025-09-02 Phrases with ‘head’ – English In A Minute
Introduction You know what a ‘head’ is – it’s on top of your shoulders and neck, at the top of…
2025-08-26 Phrases with ‘ear’ – English In A Minute
Introduction The ear is a ‘sense organ’ – it’s what we use to hear. Did you know there are some…
2025-08-19 Phrases with ‘heart’ – English In A Minute
Introduction You know what a heart is – it pumps blood around your body! But did you know that there…
2025-09-13 For teachers – The London Letter Challenge
For teachers What is this series? The London Letter Challenge is a 10-episode video series for pre-intermediate (A2) level learners…
2025-09-12 Episode 10: Boat race finale – The London Letter Challenge
Episode 10: Boat race finale Easy English level – Pre-intermediate, A2 Introduction It’s the final episode! Which team is going…