Learning Easy English
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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 Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
Episodes
- Real Easy English: Talking about fruit
This episode features Becca and Neil discussing various aspects of fruit, including ripeness and preferences for juicy versus dried fruit. The episode also introduces vocabulary related to fruit.
- Real Easy English: Talking about the dentist
This episode of Learning Easy English features Neil and Becca discussing dental care. They talk about topics such as braces, fillings, and what to do for a toothache, helping listeners learn related English vocabulary.
- Real Easy English: Talking about memory
This episode of Learning Easy English features Becca and Georgie discussing memory, including forgetfulness, collecting mementos, and reminiscing. The conversation is presented in easy English.
- Real Easy English: Talking about work
This episode of Learning Easy English focuses on vocabulary related to discussing work, including terms for feeling stressed or calm, and being organized or disorganized. It also covers the importance of a supportive environment.
- Real Easy English: Talking about sunshine
This episode of Learning Easy English features Neil and Becca discussing sunny weather. Listeners can practice listening and learn vocabulary related to sunshine, including terms like clear skies, shade, and sun cream.
- Real Easy English: Talking about books
This episode of Learning Easy English features Neil and Becca discussing books and related vocabulary. They cover terms such as novel, biography, and poem.
- Real Easy English: Talking about water
This episode of Learning Easy English features Phil and Georgie discussing the topics of saving, wasting, and drinking water. Listeners can learn English vocabulary related to water, such as 'thirsty', 'drought', and 'enough'.
- Real Easy English: Talking about weekends
This episode of Learning Easy English features Georgie and Phil discussing weekends in easy English. They cover common phrases and expressions related to taking a break on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Real Easy English: Talking about chocolate
In this episode of Learning Easy English, Neil and Georgie have a conversation about chocolate. They discuss vocabulary related to cravings, cutting down, and giving up. Viewers can also find links to watch the podcast, subscribe to the ne…
- Real Easy English: Talking about rain
This episode of Learning Easy English features Neil and Georgie discussing various English phrases to describe rain, such as "spitting," "drizzling," and "pouring." They also talk about England's famously wet weather.
- Real Easy English: Talking about playing sports
This episode of Real Easy English features Neil and Georgie discussing the topic of playing sports. The conversation aims to help listeners learn language related to sports, making English learning accessible.
- Real Easy English: Talking about birthdays
This episode of Learning Easy English features a conversation about birthdays, milestones, parties, and traditions like blowing out candles and making wishes. It aims to help listeners practice English vocabulary related to celebrating bir…
- Real Easy English: Talking about having kids
This episode of Learning Easy English, titled "Real Easy English: Talking about having kids," features Phil and Beth discussing vocabulary related to having and raising children. The conversation is presented in easy English for listeners.
- Real Easy English: Talking about extreme sports
Neil and Beth have a conversation in easy English about extreme sports, adventure, and adrenaline to help listeners build their vocabulary.
- Real Easy English: Talking about speaking languages
Neil and Beth have a conversation in easy English about the challenges of speaking and practicing languages. This episode provides listeners with tips and phrases for discussing the experience of learning a new language.
- Real Easy English: Talking about animals
Neil and Beth have a conversation in easy English about different types of animals, including those that walk, swim, and fly. The episode helps listeners learn how to discuss wild animals and express their interests regarding wildlife.
- Real Easy English: Talking about drinks
In this episode of Learning Easy English, Neil and Beth discuss their preferences for various hot and cold drinks. Listeners can learn how to express their own drink preferences.
- Real Easy English: Talking about colours
Beth and Neil engage in a conversation about various colours and shades. They discuss how to talk about colours that suit an individual and identify colours that clash.
- Real Easy English: Talking about New Year's resolutions
Neil and Georgie have a conversation about their goals and plans for 2026. This episode of Learning Easy English focuses on helping listeners learn how to talk about their New Year's resolutions.
- Real Easy English: Talking about your year
Neil and Georgie have a conversation about the highlights of 2025. They discuss how to talk about personal achievements and regrets from the year.
- Real Easy English: Talking about laughing
Georgie and Phil have a conversation in easy English about the topic of laughing, including how to talk about jokes, sitcoms, and stand-up comedians.
- Real Easy English: Talking about dinner
Phil and Georgie have a conversation about dinner, including discussion on meal times, cooking, and food choices. This episode provides an opportunity to practice English language skills related to dining.
- Real Easy English: Talking about winter
Neil and Beth have a conversation in easy English about the winter season, focusing on the experience of staying indoors and feeling cosy.
- Real Easy English: Talking about watching sports
Beth and Neil have a conversation in easy English about watching sports. They discuss different ways to see teams and athletes, including talking about crowds, atmosphere, and the drama of the game.
- Real Easy English: Talking about bad habits
Neil and Georgie discuss bad habits, breaking them, and turning over a new leaf in this episode of Learning Easy English. They share their own personal habits as part of the lesson.
- Real Easy English: Talking about naps
Neil and Georgie have a conversation about the topic of napping, covering vocabulary such as yawning, crashing, and snoozing. This episode is part of the Learning Easy English podcast series.
- Real Easy English: Talking about breakfast
Phil and Beth discuss their breakfast preferences, including sweet versus savoury options and the components of a 'Full English' breakfast, in this episode of Learning Easy English.
- Real Easy English: Talking about Halloween
Phil and Beth have a conversation in easy English about Halloween. They discuss topics including fancy dress and trick-or-treating.
- Real Easy English: Talking about greed
In this episode of Learning Easy English, Beth and Neil discuss the topic of greed. They explore phrases such as "moreish" and "having eyes bigger than your belly."
- Real Easy English: Talking about relaxing
Beth and Neil have a conversation in easy English about the topic of relaxing, resting, and taking time away from work.
- Real Easy English: Talking about driving
Beth and Neil have a conversation about the experiences of driving, covering topics such as reversing, parking, and singing in the car. This episode is part of the Real Easy English series from BBC Learning English.
- Real Easy English: Talking about snacks
In this episode of Learning Easy English, hosts Beth and Neil have a conversation about snacks, including fruit, nuts, crisps, and chocolate bars.
- Real Easy English: Talking about fears
Phil and Beth have a conversation about the things that make them feel scared on this episode of Learning Easy English.
- Real Easy English: Talking about saving money
Beth and Phil have a conversation about saving money in this episode of the Learning Easy English podcast.
- Real Easy English: Talking about happiness
Beth and Neil have a conversation about the things that make them feel happy in this episode of Learning Easy English.
- Real Easy English: Talking about housemates
Neil and Beth have a casual conversation about their past experiences living with housemates. The episode is part of the Real Easy English series from BBC Learning English.
- Real Easy English: Talking about meetings
Georgie and Beth have a conversation in easy English about the topic of work and meetings.
- Real Easy English: Talking about mess
Beth and Georgie discuss the topic of being messy or tidy in a conversation designed for English learners.
- Real Easy English: Talking about secrets
Beth and Georgie discuss the topics of honesty, lying, and keeping secrets in a conversation designed for English learners. The episode provides listeners with tips on how to talk about secrets in English.
- Real Easy English: Talking about creativity
Beth and Georgie have a conversation in easy English about creativity, art, and making things. Listeners can learn how to discuss their hobbies and ideas.
- Real Easy English: Talking about lunch
In this 'Real Easy English' episode, Beth and Neil have a conversation about their lunch preferences.
- Real Easy English: Talking about dream jobs
In this episode of Learning Easy English, Neil and Georgie have a conversation about the jobs they wanted to do as children.
- Real Easy English: Talking about summer plans
Georgie and Neil discuss their plans for the summer in this episode of Learning Easy English.
- Real Easy English: Talking about confidence
Neil and Beth have a conversation in easy English about the topic of confidence.
- Real Easy English: Talking about waste
In this episode of Learning Easy English, Neil and Beth engage in a real conversation about the topic of waste.
- Real Easy English: Talking about your brain
Neil and Georgie have a conversation about the human brain in this episode of Learning Easy English. They discuss the topic using easy-to-understand English language.
- Real Easy English: Talking about worries
Neil and Georgie have a conversation in easy English about the topic of worries. This episode is part of the Real Easy English series from BBC Learning English.
- Real Easy English: Talking about siblings
Neil and Georgie engage in a conversation about their families in this episode of Learning Easy English. They focus on talking about siblings using accessible language.
- Real Easy English: Talking about socialising
Neil and Georgie have a conversation in easy English about the topic of spending time with friends.
- Real Easy English: Talking about days out
Neil and Beth have a conversation in Easy English about the places they enjoy visiting for days out.