BBC Learning English

BOX SET: 6 Minute English - 'Food 3' English mega-class! 30 minutes of new vocab!

28 juil. 2026

Improve your English vocabulary and speaking with this 'Food 3' 6 Minute English compilation! You can find the transcripts, quizzes, vocabulary and activities on our website: https://bit.ly/4ciKPuc Chapters: 00:00 Learning a new food culture 06:05 Eating 50-year-old stew 12:10 Why we love dumplings 18:10 Birthday cakes 24:13 How the world learned to love fast food (Images: Getty) Discover more popular videos here: ✔️ Phrasal verbs for cooking 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up1Ccq7Jjsk ✔️ English Conversation: at the dinner table 🥘 🍴 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io1nXkhUBYw ✔️ The benefits of doing nothing ⏲️ 6 Minute English 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLICoX4j7rc ✔️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 #6minuteenglish #food #learnenglish

How to talk about your family tree in English🌳🤗: Real Easy English

26 juil. 2026

Boost your listening confidence and learn some new vocabulary with Phil and Georgie. They have a real conversation in easy English about family trees – grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and other members of your wider family. Practise what you've learnt with a free worksheet and transcript here 👉 https://bbc.in/45kx0tN and sign up to our email newsletter here 👉 https://bbc.in/3O7noNY Share this with a friend who's learning English and help each other! ➡️ 📈 YOUR TURN: Do you have a big family? Have you researched your family tree? Let us know in the comments! 👇👇👇 You can find ALL the Real Easy English episodes here 👉 https://bbc.in/4cHGL7L 🤩🤩🤩 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. 😊 (Images: Getty) #learnenglish #easyenglish #realeasyenglish #bbclearningenglishpodcasts #podcast #englishpodcast #ancestry #familytree #family #ancestors

Children in war zones ⏲️ 6 Minute English

23 juil. 2026

The most recent figure from 2024 says that 520 million children are living in conflict zones. That's about one in every five children worldwide. Some of the discussions in this episode will be about death and trauma. Neil and Becca hear from a journalist who has spent some time with children in warzones and teach you some new vocabulary. 👉 https://bbc.in/4fefxsM More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt (Image: Getty) 🤩🤩🤩 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 #6minuteenglish #conflict #trauma #warzone #war

Social media more popular news source than TV and news websites: BBC Learning English from the News

22 juil. 2026

Trust in news around the world is the lowest it has been since annual reports began in 2015. For the first time, social media and video networks are, on average, more popular than both TV and news websites and apps as sources of news. Learn about this news story with Georgie and Neil. 🔎 For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/4fsmaYy and for more episodes of Learning English from the News: https://bbc.in/49mjA3B 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 podcasts 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 (Photo via Getty Images) #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #englishfromthenews #news #reutersinstitute #digitalnewsreport #trustinnews #newsonsocialmedia #AI #socialmedia

I'm scared I won't get the joke: Beating Speaking Anxiety

21 juil. 2026

POV: You're with your English-speaking friends. Somebody says something and everybody laughs - but you have no idea why! 😨😨😨 This video will help you beat the fear of not getting the joke! Click for the podcast that goes with this video 👉 https://bbc.in/3OzzT4W TALK TO US: Do you worry that you're not funny in English - or that you won't get the joke? Share your experiences and tips with us - and tell us a joke! 👇👇👇 More in this series: 👍 Fight the fear of speaking in public 👉 https://youtu.be/PC1UA04O-TQ 👍 Beat the fear of mistakes 👉 https://youtu.be/UqxoNY0Y2k8 👍 Do this when you forget English words 👉 https://youtu.be/zHtYIr-SLFI 👍 Fight the fear of not understanding 👉 https://youtu.be/PFbNW6uqUeg 🤩🤩🤩 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 #englishhumour #speakconfidentenglish

A real conversation in easy English about hair 💇‍♀️💈: Real Easy English

19 juil. 2026

Georgie and Phil have a real conversation in easy English about hair. Practise your listening and learn to talk about different hair colours, what it means to have your hair dyed, and find out what colour Phil's hair was when he was younger! Get a FREE transcript and worksheet for this episode here 👉 https://bbc.in/4f7fKy7 and you can sign up to our email newsletter here 👉 https://bbc.in/3O7noNY Share this with a friend who's learning English and help each other! ➡️ 📈 YOUR TURN: What's your hair like? Describe it in the comments! 👇👇👇 You can find transcripts and more Real Easy English episodes on our website 👉 https://bbc.in/4cHGL7L Enjoyed this topic? Find more programmes all about fashion here 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/topics/fashion 🤩🤩🤩 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. 😊 (Images: Getty) #learnenglish #easyenglish #realeasyenglish #bbclearningenglishpodcasts #podcast #englishpodcast

How do footballers cope with high-pressure scenarios? ⏲️ 6 Minute English

16 juil. 2026

Football players are faster than ever before. But in a game where every tiny decision counts, elite clubs are turning to neuroscience to understand how players can think, decide and perform even faster. Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. Get a free worksheet, transcript and quiz for this episode here 👉 https://bbc.in/4w7eaC8 More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt Learn more in this video from BBC World Service: 'Inside a footballer's brain' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT6XRIrvSM4 (Image: Getty) 00:00 Introduction 01:28 Quiz question 01:50 The discussion 05:00 Quiz answer 05:19 Vocabulary recap Learn more about sports and exercise in English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/topics/sport_and_exercise Learn more about feelings and emotions in English: 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 #6minuteenglish #football #worldcup #sportspsychology #sports

What are the benefits of drinking coffee and caffeinated drinks?: BBC Learning English from the News

15 juil. 2026

It's common knowledge that coffee can wake us up because it has caffeine. But, what are the other benefits of drinking coffee and caffeinated drinks? New studies suggest that coffee can help our brain in many ways - one of which is preventing memory diseases such as dementia. Learn about this news story with Becca and Neil. 🔎 For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/4aRskz1 and for more episodes of Learning English from the News: https://bbc.in/49mjA3B 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 podcasts 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 (Photo via Getty Images) #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #englishfromthenews #news #coffee #foodanddrinks #caffeine

Learn to love your non-native accent: Beating Speaking Anxiety

14 juil. 2026

POV: Your English grammar and vocabulary are getting better - but you're still SOOOOOOO worried about your pronunciation! 😨😨😨 You're not alone - but is it really that important to develop a native accent? Click for the podcast that goes with this video 👉 https://bbc.in/4foZGZ8 TALK TO US: Are you confident about your accent when you speak English - or do you worry about it? Share your thoughts, experiences and tips with us! 👇👇👇 More in this series: 👍 Fight the fear of speaking in public 👉 https://youtu.be/PC1UA04O-TQ 👍 Beat the fear of mistakes 👉 https://youtu.be/UqxoNY0Y2k8 👍 Do this when you forget English words 👉 https://youtu.be/zHtYIr-SLFI 👍 Fight the fear of not understanding 👉 https://youtu.be/PFbNW6uqUeg 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 #speakinganxiety #speakenglish

What's your dream job? 🤩🧑‍🚒🧑‍🚀 Real Easy English

12 juil. 2026

Listen to Georgie and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about dream jobs. Learn to talk about the profession you would love to have and the work you would love to do. Visit our website for more 👉 https://bbc.in/4tBgfFQ and you can sign up to our email newsletter here 👉 https://bbc.in/3O7noNY Share this with a friend who's learning English and help each other! ➡️ 📈 YOUR TURN: What is your dream job? 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 jobs – Real Easy English 👉 https://youtu.be/qHWtJtRSYjc 😊 What is the future of work? 6 Minute English 👉 https://youtu.be/s1HxJVusR2w 😊 Work – Phrasal verbs with Georgie 👉 https://youtu.be/7FJNBRuwbPU 🤩🤩🤩 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 #dreamjob

Should we cycle more? ⏲️ 6 Minute English

9 juil. 2026

With new cycle tracks and electric bikes, cycling is becoming more and more accessible. Neil and Becca discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. Get a free worksheet, transcript and quiz for this episode here 👉 https://bbc.in/4vJVqZB More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt (Image: Getty) 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Quiz question 01:26 The discussion 05:00 Quiz answer 05:19 Vocabulary recap Learn about travel and transport in English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/topics/travel_and_transport Learn more about health and fitness in English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/topics/sport_and_exercise 🤩🤩🤩 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 #emails #6minuteenglish #cycling #healthandfitness

Taylor Swift Wedding: BBC Learning English from the News

8 juil. 2026

Pop star Taylor Swift marries American football player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden in New York City. About 1000 people, including many celebrities, were reportedly invited to the wedding. Learn about this news story in simpler English with Georgie and Pippa. 🔎 For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/44C6GLH and for more episodes of Learning English from the News: https://bbc.in/49mjA3B Listen to Georgie and Phil tell stories about meeting famous people in 'Our Stories': https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/our-stories/251107 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 podcasts 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 (Photo by Sara Konradi for The Washington Post and Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartRadio, via Getty Images) #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #englishfromthenews #news #taylorswift #taylorswiftwedding #traviskelce #swifties #celebritynews

Speak English in public with confidence: Beating Speaking Anxiety

7 juil. 2026

POV: You've been practising what to say in English - but you're too scared to say it in front of anyone! 😨😨😨 You're not alone - this video will help you beat the fear of speaking in public! Click for the podcast that goes with this video 👉 https://bbc.in/4bLtz3T TALK TO US: Do you get nervous about speaking English in front of other people? Share your tips with us! 👇👇👇 More in this series: 👍 Beat the fear of mistakes 👉 https://youtu.be/UqxoNY0Y2k8 👍 Do this when you forget English words 👉 https://youtu.be/zHtYIr-SLFI 👍 Fight the fear of not understanding 👉 https://youtu.be/PFbNW6uqUeg 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 #speakinganxiety #speakenglish

The things we throw away 🗑️♻️🙀 Real Easy English

5 juil. 2026

Listen to Beth and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about waste. Learn to talk about the things we throw away, or use up when we don't really need to. Visit our website for more 👉 https://bbc.in/4rQUTmf Share this with a friend who's learning English and help each other! ➡️ 📈 YOUR TURN: What do you do to reduce your waste? Tell us in the comments! 👇👇👇 You can find transcripts and more Real Easy English episodes on our website 👉 https://bbc.in/4cHGL7L (Images: Getty). See Georgie's video on phrasal verbs for the environment here 👉 https://bbc.in/3YEWjEt More useful videos: 😊 United against food waste – 6 Minute English 👉 https://youtu.be/Z51Q29u4CWc 😊 Essential English vocabulary – climate change and COP26 👉 https://youtu.be/A4t-pXH4FBo 😊 Plastic waste eaten by enzymes – 6 Minute English 👉 https://youtu.be/bRzP7hwIGWE 🤩🤩🤩 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 #reducewaste

Rude emails ⏲️ 6 Minute English

2 juil. 2026

Is there anything that people write in emails which you find impolite? And have you ever sent a rude email yourself...? Phil and Becca discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. Get a free worksheet, transcript and quiz for this episode here 👉 https://bbc.in/44AwOX3 More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt (Image: Getty) 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Quiz question 02:19 The discussion 04:40 Quiz answer 05:23 Vocabulary recap Learn about the language of emails for work: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/240129 Learn more about politeness: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250605 🤩🤩🤩 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 #emails #6minuteenglish #rude #politeness #learnrealenglish #

Venezuela earthquakes: BBC Learning English from the News

1 juil. 2026

At 4:47 there is a typo in the on-screen text. The correct spelling should be 'rainfall'. 🔎 For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/4fe1V0E and for more episodes of Learning English from the News: https://bbc.in/49mjA3B The search for survivors continues after two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela. Learn about this news story with Becca and Georgie (Photo by Javier Campos/NurPhoto via Getty Images) 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 podcasts 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 #uk #britain #politics #westminster #downingstreet #keirstarmer #andyburnham #primeminister #labourparty

Help! What to do when you don't understand people: Beating Speaking Anxiety

30 juin 2026

POV: You're speaking to someone in English - and you have no idea what they are saying! 😱😱😱 Watch to find out how to handle it like a pro! Click here for the podcast that goes with this video https://bbc.in/43Kqj3p TALK TO US: What do you do when you can't understand what someone is saying? Share your tips with us! 👇👇👇 🤩🤩🤩 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 #speakenglish #englishfluency

Are you a tidy or messy person?🧹🪣🧼 Real Easy English

28 juin 2026

Listen to Beth and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about mess. Learn to talk about places that are untidy or disorganised. Visit our website for more 👉 https://bbc.in/4tNkNZY Share this with a friend who's learning English and help each other! ➡️ 📈 YOUR TURN: What is on your to-do list this week? 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: 😊 Housework – Phrasal verbs with Georgie 👉 https://youtu.be/d4uColx5f_M 😊 Are humans a messy species? 6 Minute English 👉 https://youtu.be/k_qKbYrOq98 😊 Talking about housework #shorts 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/kPWxFkn7IKI 🤩🤩🤩 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 #messy

Stress-free family meals ⏲️ 6 Minute English

25 juin 2026

Are you a fussy eater? Many of us remember foods that we used to hate as children – some of us still do hate those foods! But what can parents do to help encourage their children to eat a healthy diet, without turning every dinner into disaster? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.. 👉 https://bbc.in/4eqi4zU More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt (Image: Getty) 00:00 Introduction 02:01 Quiz question 02:41 The discussion 05:00 Quiz answer 05:23 Vocabulary recap Learn more about food with our topic page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/topics/food Learn more about friends and family with our topic page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/topics/friends_and_family 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG 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 ✔️ 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 #family #familytime #mealtime #food #familydining

Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister: BBC Learning English from the News

24 juin 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned. Learn English from the news headlines with Becca and Phil. (Photo by Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images) 🔎 For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/3QJzMVM and for more episodes of Learning English from the News: https://bbc.in/49mjA3B 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 #uk #britain #politics #westminster #downingstreet #keirstarmer #andyburnham #primeminister #labourparty

Do THIS when your mind goes blank: Beating Speaking Anxiety

23 juin 2026

POV: You're speaking English - and suddenly you can't remember a thing 😱😱😱 Watch Georgie's tips on what to do when your mind goes blank! Click here for the podcast that goes with this video: https://bbc.in/3ZvbsrF TALK TO US: Has your mind ever gone completely blank when you were in the middle of a conversation in English? How did you feel - and what did you do? And what are your top tips for beating 🥶 'the freeze'? Let us know in the comments! 👇👇👇 🤩🤩🤩 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 #fearofspeaking #mindgoneblank

How English speakers talk about brothers and sisters 👦🧬👧 Real Easy English

21 juin 2026

Listen to Georgie and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about siblings. Learn to talk about brothers and sisters. Visit our website for more 👉 https://bbc.in/462E4MF Share this with a friend who's learning English and help each other! ➡️ 📈 YOUR TURN: Do you have any siblings? Are they older or younger? 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: 😊 The bond between sisters – 6 Minute English 👉 https://youtu.be/KFajmtdj-J0 😊 Talking about family – Real Easy English 👉 https://youtu.be/x72gP4HrU58 😊 Who's in your family? Easy English Conversations 👉 https://youtu.be/v9EU41cuhHY 🤩🤩🤩 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 #siblings

🧐 Do you know this common English expression? #shorts

19 juin 2026

🧐 How well do you know English proverbs? Do you know the expression ‘two heads are better than one’? 👀 Watch the video to find out what it means! #learnenglish #speakenglish #proverbs #vocabulary #idioms #bbclearningenglish

Limiting screen time for children ⏲️ 6 Minute English

18 juin 2026

Governments around the world, such as in the UK, Australia and China, are introducing online safety measures to limit the amount of screen time for children or prevent them accessing social media. Neil and Becca talk about their own screen time and teach you some new vocabulary. 👉 https://bbc.in/4tB8JJE More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt (Image: Getty) 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Quiz question 01:50 The discussion 04:58 Quiz answer 05:23 Vocabulary recap Learn more about technology with our topic page: 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 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 ✔️ 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 #screentime #socialmediaban #technology

US and Iran to sign peace deal: BBC Learning English from the News

17 juin 2026

The US and Iran have agreed on an initial deal to end the war between their two countries. Learn English from the news headlines with Pippa and Phil. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) 🔎 For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/3SgTKYut and for more episodes of Learning English from the News: https://bbc.in/49mjA3B 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 #usa #iran #trump #hormuz

Feel the fear - and speak English anyway: Beating Speaking Anxiety

16 juin 2026

POV: You've been working hard to improve your English, but you're so scared of making mistakes that you can't speak at all 😱😱😱 Georgie explains how to overcome the fear of making mistakes. Click here to listen to the podcast that goes with this episode: https://bbc.in/3RrHxjq TALK TO US: Are you afraid to speak English: What are your tips for fighting the fear of mistakes? Let us know in the comments! 👇👇👇 For more episodes of Beating Speaking Anxiety, visit our website https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/beating_speaking_anxiety 🤩🤩🤩 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 #fearofmistakes #speakingenglishcourse

What are you doing this summer? 🏖️😎 Real Easy English

14 juin 2026

Listen to Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about summer plans. Learn to talk about the things you want to do in the warmest season of the year. Visit our website for more 👉 https://bbc.in/4kzQi5b Share this with a friend who's learning English and help each other! ➡️ 📈 YOUR TURN: What do you want to do this summer which you can't do at other times of the year? 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 the seasons #shorts 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ1xCtP3YZg 😊 Talking about holidays – Real Easy English 👉 https://youtu.be/N2StxicQois 😊 Heatwaves: Can we adapt? – 6 Minute English 👉 https://youtu.be/ACG6qr4waWU 🤩🤩🤩 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 #summer

How advertisers make us spend money ⏲️ 6 Minute English

11 juin 2026

We all like to think we make rational, independent choices when we buy things, but advertisers are constantly trying different strategies to influence us to behave differently. Pippa and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. 👉 https://bbc.in/3SfDt62 More episodes of 6 Minute English here 👉 https://bbc.in/4sQLlZt (Image: Getty) 00:00 Introduction 01:41 Quiz question 02:07 The discussion 04:51 Quiz answer 05:14 Vocabulary recap Learn more about money with our topic page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/topics/money 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter to stay up to date with our latest programmes 👉 https://bbc.in/4hhBWEG 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 ✔️ 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 #advertising #spending #shopping

Fifa World Cup excitement and concern: BBC Learning English from the News

10 juin 2026

The 2026 super-sized Fifa World Cup is the biggest ever, but could also be the most controversial ever. Learn about this story and learn some vocabulary from the headlines with Pippa and Georgie. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) 🔎 For a free worksheet, and all the vocabulary and definitions: https://bbc.in/4xg4Pct and for more episodes of Learning English from the News: https://bbc.in/49mjA3B Learn more about sports and exercise in English here: 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/topics/sport_and_exercise 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 #worldcup #fifa #football #soccer

BOX SET: 6 Minute English - 'Communication 2' English mega-class! 30 minutes of new vocab!

9 juin 2026

Improve your English vocabulary and speaking with this 'Communication 2' 6 Minute English compilation! You can find the transcripts, quizzes, vocabulary and activities on our website: https://bit.ly/4ciKPuc Chapters: 00:00 Talking at the table 05:43 Are you big on small talk? 11:46 Call centres: Are you talking to AI? 17:50 The art of conversation 23:54 Connecting remote communities (Images: Getty) Discover more popular videos here: ✔️ Better Speaking Podcast 🗨️🗣️ How to organise your speaking 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsAPJRWHu4U ✔️ Being polite - how to soften your English 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQN4-l5AXE0 ✔️ 🗣️ Fast British speech! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jcdvxgzr3sY ✔️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 #6minuteenglish #food #learnenglish