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Words in the News

13 hours 15 min ago
A German pensioner has finally sampled a tin of food which was given to him over six decades ago. Words in the News: 6 February 2012.

Express English

16 hours 11 min ago
What do you associate with the colour red? Hear what people in London told us, then join the conversation! Express English: 6 February 2012

Europe's cold snap

3 February 2012 - 2:04pm
The death toll from the ongoing cold snap in Central and Eastern Europe has risen to more than 100. Words in the News: 3 February 2012.

Calendar 2012: Colours

2 February 2012 - 6:31pm
Mushroom, calendar, Russia, february

London's booming Theatreland

2 February 2012 - 2:15pm
London's theatres are one of the city's biggest tourist draws and new figures show that audiences swelled by over three percent in 2011. 2nd February 2012.

Scott of the Antarctic

2 February 2012 - 1:50pm
Michelle and Helen talk about an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Captain Scott's journey to the South Pole. 2 February 2012

6 Minute English

2 February 2012 - 1:50pm
Michelle and Helen talk about an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Captain Scott's journey to the South Pole. 2 February 2012

Quiznet

1 February 2012 - 2:29pm
How to describe a person's character? Try our quiz! Quiznet: Adjectives describing character: 1 February 2012

Canine cull

31 January 2012 - 4:44pm
Ukrainian dog-lovers protest against the killing of thousands of stray animals ahead of Euro 2012. Video Words in the News: 1 February 2012

Video Words in the News

31 January 2012 - 4:44pm
Ukrainian dog-lovers protest against the killing of thousands of stray animals ahead of Euro 2012. Video Words in the News: 1 February 2012

Pakistan hockey

31 January 2012 - 1:35pm
Hockey is Pakistan's most important Olympic sport and many young people hope to represent their country in the Olympics. Talking Sport: 31 January 2012.

Talking Sport

31 January 2012 - 1:35pm
Hockey is Pakistan's most important Olympic sport and many young people hope to represent their country in the Olympics. Talking Sport: 31 January 2012.

Don't get me wrong!

31 January 2012 - 1:30pm
Li finds Neil's cat 'just a bit surprising' and teaches us a useful phrase. Find out more in today's programme. The English We Speak: Don't get me wrong!: 31 January 2012

The English We Speak

31 January 2012 - 1:30pm
Li finds Neil's cat 'just a bit surprising' and teaches us a useful phrase. Find out more in today's programme. The English We Speak: Don't get me wrong!: 31 January 2012

Coffee or tea?

30 January 2012 - 2:04pm
What is best: coffee or tea? Hear what people in London told us, then join the conversation! Express English: 30 January 2012

Autism

30 January 2012 - 11:58am
Doctors say they may soon be able to diagnose autism at a much earlier age.

Internet privacy

26 January 2012 - 5:37pm
How much control should people have over the online data about them? Words in the News: Internet privacy: 27 January 2012

Scottish independence

26 January 2012 - 12:03pm
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond has set out his plans for a referendum on Scottish independence. Words in the News: 26 January 2012

Captain's etiquette

25 January 2012 - 5:20pm
Rob and Jen talk about what is expected of the captain of a ship when disaster strikes. 6 Minute English: Captain's etiquette: 26 January 2012

Achieng Ajulu-Bushell

24 January 2012 - 4:48pm
What does Achieng need to give up to train for the Olympics? What drives her to succeed? Talking Sport: 24 January 2012.