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Learn English with the News

English with Karen

---I"m stepping back from this podcast due to other commitments. Thank you to everyone who listened. The archive will remain available for now.--- English Listening, Vocabulary and Pronunciation: do you want to improve ALL THREE with just ONE podcast? Hi, I’m Karen! Join me to learn English through real news stories from around the world. Curious about how native speakers pronounce tricky words? Want to build your vocabulary with useful phrases? I’ll help with clear explanations and natural

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12. The Bayeux Tapestry Returns to England | English...

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2025/09/03

The most famous date in British history is 1066, the Battle of Hastings. Now, the Bayeux Tapestry, which shows this battle, is returning to England for the first time. Learn some super-useful vocabulary with this story! VOCABULARY 1. on loan to (prep phr) 2. on display at (prep phr) 3. override (v) 4. turning point (n phr) 5. lead up to (n phr)SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary every week! FREE TRANSCRIPT on my website: https://better-english-now.com/episodes NEWS ARTICLE on this story:

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00:15:05

11. Is the British Flag Racist? | English Listening,...

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2025/08/27

Thousands of British and English flags have suddenly appeared all around the UK. Why? And why are some people offended? Find out in this episode, and also learn some useful advanced vocabulary. VOCABULARY 1. gather pace (v phr) 2. Union Flag/Jack, St George’s Flag (n phr) 3. fly the flag (v phr) 4. tensions are running high (v phr) 5. cash-strapped (adj) SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary every week! FREE TRANSCRIPT on my website: https://better-english-now.com/episodes NEWS ARTICLE on this story:

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00:15:30

10. What Is King Charles Really Like? | English...

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2025/08/20

Learn all about King Charles. Discover what he’s really like in private and pick up useful vocabulary as you listen. VOCABULARY 1. put up with (phr v) 2. not suffer fools gladly (idiom) 3. raise your voice (phr) 4. have a short temper (phr) 5. out of touch (phr) SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary every week! FREE TRANSCRIPT on my website https://better-english-now.com/episodes/ NEWS ARTICLE on this story

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00:15:10

9. Trump Wants Sugar in Coca-Cola | English...

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2025/08/13

Trump says Coca-Cola will replace corn syrup with sugar. We look at what that means for health and farming... plus some useful everyday language. VOCABULARY 1. fizzy (adj) 2. tweak (n) 3. beverage (n) 4. kick the habit (v phr) 5. leave a bitter aftertaste (v phr) SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary every week! FREE TRANSCRIPT on my website https://better-english-now.com/episodes/ NEWS ARTICLE on this story https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxe59zl8qzo

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00:17:11

8. Can Losing 2 National Holidays Save France? |...

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2025/08/06

Two holidays are in danger in France! Why are they planning to cut them, and why is there strong opposition? Pick up useful holiday vocabulary in clear, natural English. VOCABULARY 1. bank holiday (n phr) 2. axe (v) 3. put the cat among the pigeons (idiom) 4. day off (n phr) 5. work–life balance (n phr) SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary every week! FREE TRANSCRIPT on my website https://better-english-now.com/episodes/ NEWS ARTICLE on this story https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crrq8epk7vjo

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00:15:43

7. Right-Wing Parties in Europe | English Listening,...

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2025/07/30

Today we’re talking politics! Across Europe, voters are turning away from the political centre... and the populist right is rising fast. Let’s look at what’s behind this shift and explore some vital political vocabulary on the way. VOCABULARY 1. populist surge (n phr) 2. grassroots support (n phr) 3. protest vote (n phr) 4. mainstream parties (n phr) 5. centre-right/left, far-right/left (adj) SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary every week!FREE TRANSCRIPT on my

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00:17:38

6. The UK’s Third Heatwave | English Listening,...

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2025/07/23

Learn hot-weather vocabulary through real news. This episode covers heatwaves, soaring temperatures and climate change for B1 to C1 English learners. VOCABULARY 1. hit highs of (v phr) 2. close (adj) 3. suffer from/get heatstroke (v phr) 4. sweltering (adj) 5. balmy (adj) SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary every week! FREE TRANSCRIPT on my website https://better-english-now.com/episodes/ NEWS ARTICLE on this story https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crmv8x74ky9o

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00:13:25

5. Australia's Mushroom Murderer | English Listening,...

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2025/07/16

One of Australia’s most famous murder cases began with a quiet family lunch... and ended with three tragic deaths. In today’s episode, we explore the case of Erin Patterson, the woman who served her guests a fatal mushroom meal. Why did this lunch turn deadly? What evidence helped the jury decide? Let’s find out together. VOCABULARY 1. in-laws (n) 2. pull out (phr v) 3. tamper with evidence (v phr) 4. forage (v) 5. tight-knit (adj) SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary every week! FREE TRANSCRIPT on my

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00:11:31

4. Oasis Is Back | English Listening, Vocabulary,...

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2025/07/09

Oasis, the 90s band, are back! And their world tour is making headlines across five continents. Using the news as inspiration, I introduce key expressions you'll be able to use again and again when talking about concerts and live events. Plus, I share a personal Oasis memory! VOCABULARY 1. kick off (phr v) 2. sold out (phr adj) 3. take to the stage (idiom) 4. stage presence (n phr) 5. backing singer (n phr) SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary every week! FREE TRANSCRIPT on my website

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00:13:08

3. Jeff Bezos Gets Married in Venice | English...

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2025/07/02

Improve your English with real news stories with me, Karen. This week, take a trip to Venice for the wedding of Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. In this episode, you’ll hear what happened, why some people didn’t like it, and learn useful English words/phrases to describe events and behaviour. I’ll explain their meanings, and give you pronunciation tips. VOCABULARY 1. staged (adj) 2. go off without a hitch (phr) 3. backlash (n) 4. beam (v) 5. tacky (adj) SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary

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00:15:24

2. An Injection to Make You Thinner

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2025/06/25

Improve your English with real news stories with me, Karen. This week, we’re talking about a new injection to help people lose weight. It’s going to be so popular that the UK has to limit who can get it! I’ll introduce five useful words from the story, explain their meanings, and help you with pronunciation. VOCABULARY 1. Jab (n) 2. Demand will outstrip supply (phr) 3. Overburdened (adj) 4. Over the counter (adj phr) 5. Overweight (adj) SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary every week! FREE TRANSCRIPT

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00:14:44

1. Air India Plane Crash

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2025/06/18

Improve your English with real news stories with me, Karen. This week, we cover the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171, which happened just after take-off and caused many deaths. I’ll introduce five useful words from the story, explain their meanings, and help you with pronunciation. VOCABULARY 1. Flicker (v) 2. Glide (v) 3. Slam into (phr v) 4. Air traffic controller (n) 5. Plunge to the ground (phr) SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary every week! FREE TRANSCRIPT on my website

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00:01:30

Welcome! Boost Your English with This Podcast

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2025/06/17

Hi, I’m Karen, a teacher from England, and this is Learn English with the News. In this short introduction, I explain how the podcast works and how it can help you build vocabulary, improve pronunciation and understand real English using current news stories. You’ll discover practical language in context, with clear, simple explanations. Plus, you’ll hear authentic British pronunciation. FREE TRANSCRIPT https://better-english-now.com/transcripts/

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