In News Review, we show you how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/304xn/p027bv9k.jpg https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:13:21 +0100 BBC Learning English Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://www.bbc.co.uk/terms/additional_rss.shtml for terms and conditions of reuse.https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-130/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-130/activity-1 Some tourists had a lucky escape after getting stuck on Britain's highest mountain in freezing weather. Neil and Georgina teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.

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]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-131 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-131 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-132/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-132/activity-1 Air pollution is shortening our lives by 3 years. Catherine and Neil teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.

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]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-133 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-133 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-134/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-134/activity-1 An unusually large number of blue whales have been spotted in the South Atlantic in recent weeks - more than have been seen in the period since commercial whaling finished. Neil and Catherine teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.

]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-134 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-134 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-135/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-135/activity-1 The EU wants to reduce the environmental cost of manufacturing by making items such as smartphones more durable and easier to repair. Neil and Catherine teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.

]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-135 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-135 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-136/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-136/activity-1 As coronavirus spreads around the world, there is concern about the problems this is causing for people's mental as well as physical health. Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-136 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-136 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-137/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-137/activity-1 Radio listeners in the UK have formed a nationwide choir to help cheer people up who are stuck at home during the coronavirus outbreak. Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

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]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-138 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-138 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-139/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-139/activity-1 A 99-year-old British man has raised millions to donate to the UK’s National Health Service to help fight the coronavirus. Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this heart-warming story.

]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-139 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-139 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-140/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-140/activity-1 The traditional Oktoberfest beer festival in the German city of Munich has been cancelled because of coronavirus. Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-140 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-140 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-141/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-141/activity-1 A full clinical drug trial of Remdesivir, originally developed as a treatment for Ebola, suggests it could reduce coronavirus symptoms. However, the impact on deaths is still unknown. Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-141 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-141 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-142/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-142/activity-1 Buying a bike to cycle to work has become a popular option for those who are worried about catching coronavirus on public transport. Neil and Catherine discuss this news story and look at the vocabulary being used.

]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-142 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-142 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-143/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-143/activity-1 What's the future of live music? A top music boss thinks it won't return before the end of the year at the very least due to the coronavrius crisis. Neil and Catherine discuss this news story and look at the vocabulary being used.

]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-143 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-143 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-144/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-144/activity-1 One-year-old Alice was playing with her dad's phone when she ordered the vegetables at the eye-watering price of almost £20. Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-144 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-144 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-145/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-145/activity-1 Could football finally be back? English Premier League clubs are discussing the restart of the season, suspended because of coronavirus. Neil and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.

]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-145 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-145 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-146/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-146/activity-1 It seems some people – in the UK at least – are finding it hard to sleep during lockdown. Researchers at Kings College London spoke to 2,000 people and found out that more than half the people they spoke to weren’t sleeping properly. 2 in 5 were having strange dreams. Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-146 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-146 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-147/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-147/activity-1 The British prime minister, Boris Johnson, has condemned what he called ‘racist thuggery’ after clashes between protesters and police in central London. Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-147 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-147 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-148/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-148/activity-1 Beyonce released a new song titled 'Black Parade' on Juneteenth – Friday 19th June – the anniversary of the end of slavery in the USA. She also announced a project by the same name to support black-owned businesses. Neil and Georgina look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-148 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-148 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-149/activity-1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-13/session-149/activity-1 More than half a million people have now died as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The USA is the worst affected country. Over 125,000 people have died there. Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.

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