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Learning English Stories
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Improve your English with these short dramas and stories. Each week we bring you a new story in English you can understand. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at
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Improve your English with these short dramas and stories. Each week we bring you a new story in English you can understand. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at
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Classic Stories: Cinderella
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Learning English Stories
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 12 uses of ‘go’ - in 5 minutes.
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05:48
Classic Stories: The Snow Queen
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Enjoy a classic story in English, read by Tim.
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04:40
Classic Stories: Robin Hood
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘stand’ - in 5 minutes.
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04:32
Classic Stories: Pride and Prejudice
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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.
04:28
Classic Stories: Pygmalion
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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.
03:43
Classic Stories: Orpheus and Eurydice
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of ‘long’ - in 5 minutes.
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05:29
Classic Stories: The Murders in the Rue Morgue
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘run’ - in 5 minutes. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com
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04:59
Classic Stories: Far From the Madding Crowd
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Enjoy a classic story in English and boost your listening skills.
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04:09
Classic Stories: Frankenstein
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 10 uses of ‘make’ - in 5 minutes.
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Classic Stories: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘sound’ - in 5 minutes.
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Classic Stories: David Copperfield
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of ‘take’ - in 5 minutes.
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05:33
Classic Stories: Oliver Twist
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 7 uses of ‘light’ - in 5 minutes.
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Classic Stories: The Red Shoes
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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of 'wear’.
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05:52
Classic Stories: Romeo and Juliet
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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of 'cross’.
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Classic Stories: The Phantom of the Opera
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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 app
05:58
Classic Stories: A Tale of Two Cities
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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 app.
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Classic Stories: The War of the Worlds
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Enjoy a classic story in language you can understand, and learn 13 uses of ‘fire’.
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Classic Stories: The 39 Steps
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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 14 uses of ‘lie’. Read by Tim.
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Classic Stories: A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 12 uses of ‘play’.
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Classic Stories: Animal Farm
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