Learning English Stories

4:40

Classic Stories: The Snow Queen

Learning English Stories ·

2026/10/02

Enjoy a classic story in English, read by Tim. Find more programmes where you can learn English through stories here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/storiesGet weekly tips and updates from your favourite BBC Learning English presenters by signing up to our email newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599Get in touch! Why not email us at learningenglish@bbc.co.uk

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4:32

Classic Stories: Robin Hood

Learning English Stories ·

2026/09/25

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘stand’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Conversations They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

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4:28

Classic Stories: Pride and Prejudice

Learning English Stories ·

2026/09/18

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 11 uses of ‘look’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Conversations They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

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3:43

Classic Stories: Pygmalion

Learning English Stories ·

2026/09/11

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 8 uses of ‘round’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Conversations They're all available by searching in your podcast app.

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5:29

Classic Stories: Orpheus and Eurydice

Learning English Stories ·

2026/09/04

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of ‘long’ - in 5 minutes.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English ConversationsThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

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4:59

Classic Stories: The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Learning English Stories ·

2026/08/28

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘run’ - in 5 minutes. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comDid you know that we have many other podcasts to help you improve your English? Listen to a real conversation, learn English from the news and lots more. Check them out here https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/podcastsSign up to weekly updates with our email newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599Explore our website to find plenty of

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4:09

Classic Stories: Far From the Madding Crowd

Learning English Stories ·

2026/08/07

Enjoy a classic story in English and boost your listening skills.Find more programmes to practise your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/skillsHave you tried learning English from the news? https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/news_englishAnd as always... don't forget to sign up to our weekly newsletter to get tips and resources from your favourite presenters! https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

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4:59

Classic Stories: Frankenstein

Learning English Stories ·

2026/07/31

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 10 uses of ‘make’ - in 5 minutes.Visit our websitehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishGet our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

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4:14

Classic Stories: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Learning English Stories ·

2026/07/24

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘sound’ - in 5 minutes.Visit our websitehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishGet our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

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5:33

Classic Stories: David Copperfield

Learning English Stories ·

2026/07/17

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of ‘take’ - in 5 minutes.Visit our website https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishGet our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

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4:33

Classic Stories: Oliver Twist

Learning English Stories ·

2026/07/10

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 7 uses of ‘light’ - in 5 minutes.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English ConversationsThey're all available by searching in your podcast app.

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5:52

Classic Stories: The Red Shoes

Learning English Stories ·

2026/07/03

Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of 'wear’.Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly tips and resources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599If you like learning English with podcasts, search 'Learning English' on your podcast app to find our others, including Learning English from the News, Learning Easy English, and Learning English Grammar.Discover all our latest programmes here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/latest_programmes

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5:30

Classic Stories: Romeo and Juliet

Learning English Stories ·

2026/06/26

Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of 'cross’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Conversations They're all available by searching in your

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5:58

Classic Stories: The Phantom of the Opera

Learning English Stories ·

2026/06/19

Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 11 uses of 'stage'. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Conversations They're all available by searching in your podcast

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5:52

Classic Stories: A Tale of Two Cities

Learning English Stories ·

2026/06/05

Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 15 uses of 'time'. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Conversations They're all available by searching in your podcast

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5:44

Classic Stories: The War of the Worlds

Learning English Stories ·

2026/05/29

Enjoy a classic story in language you can understand, and learn 13 uses of ‘fire’.Have you subscribed to our newsletter yet? Get weekly tips from your favourite presenters: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/Find video lessons with worksheets, subtitles and quizzes to help you learn. Go to bbclearningenglish.comLike learning English with podcasts? Try some of our others:✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English Conversations

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5:57

Classic Stories: The 39 Steps

Learning English Stories ·

2026/05/22

Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 14 uses of ‘lie’. Read by Tim.If you like learning English with podcasts, try some of our others!In The English We Speak, you learn interesting informal English words, phrases, expressions and idioms to level up your spoken English. Try it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the-english-we-speakIf you'd like to learn about the news in English, try Learning English from the News:

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5:58

Classic Stories: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Learning English Stories ·

2026/05/15

Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 12 uses of ‘play’.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English ConversationsThey're all available by searching in your podcast app

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5:14

Classic Stories: Animal Farm

Learning English Stories ·

2026/05/08

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of ‘work’.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English ConversationsThey're all available by searching in your podcast app

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6:08

Classic Stories: Little Women

Learning English Stories ·

2026/05/01

This story follows the lives of four sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 15 uses of ‘up’.Subscribe to our newsletter: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersFind transcripts, worksheets, quizzes and lots more on our website: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishLIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English ConversationsThey're all available by searching

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