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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 Red Shoes Jul 03, 2026

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of 'wear’.

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Classic Stories: Romeo and Juliet Jun 26, 2026

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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 Jun 19, 2026

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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

Classic Stories: A Tale of Two Cities Jun 05, 2026

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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.

Classic Stories: The War of the Worlds May 29, 2026

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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 May 22, 2026

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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 May 15, 2026

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 12 uses of ‘play’.

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Classic Stories: Animal Farm May 08, 2026

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of ‘work’.

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Classic Stories: Little Women May 01, 2026

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This story follows the lives of four sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 15 uses of ‘up’.

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Classic Stories: The Tempest Apr 24, 2026

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Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 10 uses of ‘storm’. 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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