Podcast

Learning Easy English

Education, Language Learning

Improve your English with these short easy podcasts.

Every week, we have a real conversation in Easy English to help you learn.

What’s your favourite meal? Do you like birthdays? Do you play any sports? Learn to answer these questions and hear what our presenters say - in English you can understand.

Practise your listening and hear natural spoken English.

You can watch this podcast with subtitles to help you at https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish

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#23
Episodes
126
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
6 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

126 episodes, newest first

  1. Talking about the ocean

    Show notes

    Becca and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about the ocean – find out who likes octopuses and who prefers dolphins! Learn some vocabulary about the sea and the animals which live in it.

    Get the video version of this podcast, plus a free worksheet and transcript here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/261030

    Sign up to our email newsletter! It comes out weekly out Wednesdays: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    And improve your English with more programmes at your level: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/easy_course

    5 min
  2. Talking about job interviews

    Show notes

    Becca and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about job interviews – the questions you need to answer when looking for a new place to work. Learn some vocabulary you can use to help prepare for job interviews and find out Becca's least favourite question to answer.

    Get the video version of this podcast, plus a free worksheet and transcript here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/261023

    Sign up to our email newsletter! It comes out weekly out Wednesdays: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    And improve your English with more programmes at your level: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/easy_course

    6 min
  3. Talking about British landmarks

    Show notes

    Georgie and Phil have a real conversation in easy English about British landmarks – famous sights around the United Kingdom. Learn some vocabulary about sightseeing and find out Georgie and Phil's favourite UK landmarks.

    Get the video version of this podcast, plus a free worksheet and transcript here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/261016

    Sign up to our email newsletter! It comes out weekly out Wednesdays: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    And improve your English with more programmes at your level: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/easy_course

    7 min
  4. Real Easy English: Talking about the cinema

    Show notes

    Georgie and Phil have a real conversation in easy English about the cinema – the place we go to watch films on the big screen. Learn some cinema-related vocabulary and find out what Georgie and Phil find annoying about other people's cinema behaviour!

    Get the video version of this podcast, plus a free worksheet and transcript here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/261009

    Sign up to our email newsletter! It comes out weekly out Wednesdays: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    And improve your English with more programmes at your level: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/easy_course

    7 min
  5. Real Easy English: Talking about airports

    Show notes

    Becca and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about airports – the place we go when we travel by plane. Learn to talk about the different stages of catching a plane, and find out whether Becca or Neil has ever missed a flight...!

    Find a VIDEO VERSION of this podcast, plus a free worksheet and transcript here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/261002

    Get weekly tips and updates from your favourite presenters by signing up to our email newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    And find more programmes at your English level here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/easy_course

    See you next time!

    6 min
  6. Real Easy English: Talking about autumn

    Show notes

    Becca and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about autumn – the season after summer, where trees begin to lose their leaves.

    Learn to talk about crunchy leaves and cosy firesides, and find out what unusual choice of food Neil has cooked on a bonfire...!

    Watch a video version of this podcast and find a free worksheet and transcript here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260925

    Sign up to weekly updates from your favourite presenters: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    7 min
  7. Real Easy English: Talking about hard jobs

    Show notes

    Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about hard jobs – the work they have done in the past which they didn't enjoy.

    Learn to talk about hard jobs, and find out why Neil once paid two dollars to do a day's hard farm work!

    Watch a video version of this podcast and find a free worksheet and transcript here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260918

    Sign up to weekly updates from your favourite presenters: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    6 min
  8. Real Easy English: Talking about desserts

    Show notes

    Georgie and Phil have a real conversation in easy English about desserts – the sweet treats we have at the end of a meal. Learn to talk about having a sweet tooth or being a chocolate person, and find out the surprising dessert that Phil still thinks about 20 years later!

    Watch a video version of this podcast and find a free worksheet and transcript here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260911 Sign up to weekly updates from your favourite presenters: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    7 min
  9. Real Easy English: Talking about complaining

    Show notes

    Georgie and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about how we tell people we are not happy about something - complaining. Learn how to talk about whether you might be entitled to a discount, and find out why some hotel reviews have got Neil worried...

    Watch a video version of this podcast and find a free worksheet and transcript here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260904

    Sign up to weekly updates from your favourite presenters: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    7 min
  10. Real Easy English: Talking about housework

    Show notes

    Georgie and Phil have a real conversation in easy English about housework – the jobs we need to do around the house to keep things clean and tidy. Learn how to talk about hoovering, sweeping and mopping the floor, and find out which chore Phil is most likely to put off.

    Watch a video version of this podcast and find a free worksheet and transcript here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260828

    Sign up to weekly updates from your favourite presenters: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    Find more programmes for your level of English here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/easy_course

    6 min
  11. Real Easy English: Talking about coffee

    Show notes

    Georgie and Neil talk about the hot (or cold) drink that gives us energy when we're tired. Learn to talk about how you take your coffee and find out what ingredient Georgie adds!

    VIDEO VERSION AND FREE WORKSHEET: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/real-easy-english/260821

    Find more for your level: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/easy_course

    Receive a weekly email from your favourite presenters and get tips for how to improve your English - sign up here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    See you next week!

    6 min
  12. Real Easy English: Talking about being grumpy

    Show notes

    Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about being grumpy – when you're feeling irritated and negative. Learn how to talk about what mood you are in, what makes Neil grumpy and what Georgie does to cheer herself up!

    VIDEO VERSION AND FREE WORKSHEET: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/real-easy-english/260814

    Find more for your level: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/easy_course

    Receive a weekly email from your favourite presenters and get tips for how to improve your English - sign up here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    See you next week!

    6 min
  13. Real Easy English: Talking about spicy food

    Show notes

    Georgie and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about spicy food – those dishes that make your mouth feel hot! Learn how to talk about food that has a kick and find out the spiciest things that Neil and Georgie have ever eaten...

    Want to read while you listen? Find a free transcript and worksheet to practise here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260807

    Find programmes to practise your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/skills

    And 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

    See you next week :)

    6 min
  14. Real Easy English: Talking about cities

    Show notes

    Neil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English about cities – large urban areas where lots of people live close together. Learn to talk about what is convenient, and what is not, when you live in a bustling place, and find out which cities Neil and Georgie would like to visit in the future.

    Test what you've learnt with the free worksheet on our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/real-easy-english/260731 Find more programmes for your level here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/easy_course

    And if you find this podcast easy, try our most popular podcast, 6 Minute English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english

    6 min
  15. Real Easy English: Talking about your family tree

    Show notes

    Do you have a big family? Learn to talk about your cousins, grandparents and your family from the past. Georgie and Phil have a real conversation in easy English about family trees.

    Test what you've learnt with the free worksheet on our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/real-easy-english/260724

    Find more programmes for your level here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/easy_course

    And if you find this podcast easy, try our most popular podcast, 6 Minute English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english

    6 min
  16. Real Easy English: Talking about your hair.

    Show notes

    What is your hair like? Do you like it? Phil and Georgie have a real conversation in easy English all about hair. Learn to talk about your hair and getting a haircut.

    Test what you've learnt with the free worksheet on our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/real-easy-english/260717

    Find more programmes for your level here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/easy_course

    And if you find this podcast easy, try our most popular podcast, 6 Minute English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english

    6 min
  17. Real Easy English: Talking about climate change

    Show notes

    Becca and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about climate change – how long-term weather patterns are shifting. Learn to talk about how we can reduce use of fossil fuels, conserve water and move towards renewable energy.

    Test what you've learnt with the free worksheet on our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/real-easy-english/260710

    Find more programmes for your level here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/easy_course

    And if you find this podcast easy, try our most popular podcast, 6 Minute English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english

    5 min
  18. Real Easy English: Talking about phone habits

    Show notes

    Practise your listening with this real conversation in easy English about phone habits – how we spend our time on our phones. Learn to talk about screen time, notifications and doomscrolling with Neil and Becca

    Test what you've learnt with the free worksheet on our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/real-easy-english/260703

    Find more programmes for your level here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/easy_course

    And if you find this podcast easy, try our most popular podcast, 6 Minute English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english

    6 min
  19. Real Easy English: Talking about moving house

    Show notes

    Georgie and Neil have a real conversation in easy English about moving house – changing the place where you live. Learn to talk about packing, removal companies and how to protect your fragile possessions!

    FREE worksheet and transcript: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260626

    Find more fun videos and podcasts at your level of English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/easy_course

    And don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter for weekly tips to help you improve your English! https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    Tell us what you think of this podcast by sending us an email at learningenglish@bbc.co.uk

    7 min
  20. Real Easy English: Talking about hates

    Show notes

    What makes you angry or annoyed? Georgie and Neil talk about what they really don't like. Learn to talk about the difference between annoying and frustrating, and hear some of the things that Georgie and Neil just can't stand.

    FREE worksheet and transcript: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english/260619

    Find more fun videos and podcasts at your level of English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/easy_course

    And don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter for weekly tips to help you improve your English! https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599

    ell us what you think of this podcast by sending us an email at learningenglish@bbc.co.uk

    7 min