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**Learning English Stories**

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

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Latest Episodes:

Classic Stories: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Oct 16, 2026

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘come’ - in 5 minutes.

THE READING ROOM: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room

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LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ Learning English Conversations

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Classic Stories: Cinderella Oct 09, 2026

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 12 uses of ‘go’ - in 5 minutes.

SKILLS: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/skills

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

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.

Classic Stories: The Snow Queen Oct 02, 2026

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Enjoy a classic story in English, read by Tim.

Find more programmes where you can learn English through stories here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/stories

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Get in touch! Why not email us at learningenglish@bbc.co.uk

Classic Stories: Robin Hood Sep 25, 2026

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘stand’ - in 5 minutes.

FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish

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.

Classic Stories: Pride and Prejudice Sep 18, 2026

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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.

Classic Stories: Pygmalion Sep 11, 2026

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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.

Classic Stories: Orpheus and Eurydice Sep 04, 2026

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of ‘long’ - in 5 minutes.

FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:

Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish

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.

Classic Stories: The Murders in the Rue Morgue Aug 28, 2026

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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

Did you know that we have many other podcasts to help you improve your English? Listen to a real conversation, learn English from the news and lots more. Check them out here https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/podcasts

Explore our website to find plenty of resources to help you learn: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/

Classic Stories: Far From the Madding Crowd Aug 07, 2026

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Enjoy a classic story in English and boost your listening skills.

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

Have you tried learning English from the news? https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/news_english

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Classic Stories: Frankenstein Jul 31, 2026

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 10 uses of ‘make’ - in 5 minutes.

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