Learning English Stories
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- 16 out 2026
Sobre o podcast
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 bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
Episódios 289
Classic Stories: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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_roomSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ …
Notas do episódio
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
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
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Classic Stories: Cinderella
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 12 uses of ‘go’ - in 5 minutes.SKILLS: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/skillsSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ …
Notas do episódio
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
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Classic Stories: The Snow Queen
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/storiesGet weekly tips and updates from your …
Notas do episódio
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
Get weekly tips and updates from your favourite BBC Learning English presenters by signing up to our email newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599
Get in touch! Why not email us at [email protected]
Classic Stories: Robin Hood
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/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ …
Notas do episódio
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
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
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Classic Stories: Pride and Prejudice
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 ✔️ …
Notas do episódio
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
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 ✔️ …
Notas do episódio
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
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/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ …
Notas do episódio
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
Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Classic Stories: The Murders in the Rue Morgue
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘run’ - in 5 minutes. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comDid you know that we have many other podcasts to help you …
Notas do episódio
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
Sign up to weekly updates with our email newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599
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
Enjoy a classic story in English and boost your listening skills.Find more programmes to practise your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills here …
Notas do episódio
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
And as always... don't forget to sign up to our weekly newsletter to get tips and resources from your favourite presenters! https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599
Classic Stories: Frankenstein
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 10 uses of ‘make’ - in 5 minutes.Visit our website https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishGet our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter …
Notas do episódio
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 10 uses of ‘make’ - in 5 minutes.
Visit our website https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters
Classic Stories: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘sound’ - in 5 minutes.Visit our website https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishGet our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter …
Notas do episódio
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘sound’ - in 5 minutes.
Visit our website https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters
Classic Stories: David Copperfield
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of ‘take’ - in 5 minutes.Visit our website https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishGet our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter …
Notas do episódio
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of ‘take’ - in 5 minutes.
Visit our website https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
Get our latest programmes. Subscribe to our free email newsletter https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters
Classic Stories: Oliver Twist
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 7 uses of ‘light’ - in 5 minutes.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ …
Notas do episódio
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 7 uses of ‘light’ - 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
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Classic Stories: The Red Shoes
Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of 'wear’.Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly tips and resources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599If you like learning English with podcasts, search …
Notas do episódio
Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of 'wear’.
Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly tips and resources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u178220599
If you like learning English with podcasts, search 'Learning English' on your podcast app to find our others, including Learning English from the News, Learning Easy English, and Learning English Grammar.
Discover all our latest programmes here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/latest_programmes
Classic Stories: Romeo and Juliet
Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of 'cross’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us …
Notas do episódio
Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of 'cross’.
FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Classic Stories: The Phantom of the Opera
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 …
Notas do episódio
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
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 …
Notas do episódio
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
Enjoy a classic story in language you can understand, and learn 13 uses of ‘fire’.Have you subscribed to our newsletter yet? Get weekly tips from your favourite presenters …
Notas do episódio
Enjoy a classic story in language you can understand, and learn 13 uses of ‘fire’.
Have you subscribed to our newsletter yet? Get weekly tips from your favourite presenters: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/
Find video lessons with worksheets, subtitles and quizzes to help you learn. Go to bbclearningenglish.com
Like learning English with podcasts? Try some of our others: ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English Conversations
Classic Stories: The 39 Steps
Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 14 uses of ‘lie’. Read by Tim.If you like learning English with podcasts, try some of our others!In The English We Speak, you learn interesting informal English …
Notas do episódio
Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 14 uses of ‘lie’. Read by Tim.
If you like learning English with podcasts, try some of our others!
In The English We Speak, you learn interesting informal English words, phrases, expressions and idioms to level up your spoken English. Try it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the-english-we-speak
If you'd like to learn about the news in English, try Learning English from the News: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2026
And if you haven't tried our most popular podcast, 6 Minute English, where have you been?! Try it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026
Classic Stories: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 12 uses of ‘play’.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ …
Notas do episódio
Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 12 uses of ‘play’.
FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Classic Stories: Animal Farm
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of ‘work’.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ …
Notas do episódio
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of ‘work’.
FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Classic Stories: Little Women
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’.Subscribe to our newsletter: ✔️ …
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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’.
Subscribe to our newsletter: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters
Find transcripts, worksheets, quizzes and lots more on our website: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
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Classic Stories: The Tempest
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 ✔️ …
Notas do episódio
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.
Classic Stories: 1984
Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 7 uses of ‘watch’.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ …
Notas do episódio
Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 7 uses of ‘watch’.
FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Classic Stories: Much Ado About Nothing
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 8 uses of ‘trick’. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comSubscribe to our newsletter! Receive weekly tips and read a message from …
Notas do episódio
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 8 uses of ‘trick’. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com
Subscribe to our newsletter! Receive weekly tips and read a message from your favourite presenters: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters
Want to find more programmes at this level? Try this: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/hard_course
And if you find this podcast a bit too difficult, why not try our podcast where we have real conversations in easy English? Find it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english or search for 'Learning Easy English' on your favourite podcast app.
Classic Stories: Great Expectations
Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 8 uses of ‘great’.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ …
Notas do episódio
Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 8 uses of ‘great’.
FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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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: The Wind in the Willows
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 11 uses of ‘wind’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ …
Notas do episódio
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 11 uses of ‘wind’.
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
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Classic Stories: Around the World in Eighty Days
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 14 uses of ‘around’.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ …
Notas do episódio
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 14 uses of ‘around’.
FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Classic Stories: The Turn of the Screw
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 12 uses of ‘turn’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ …
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 12 uses of ‘turn’.
FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Classic Stories: Treasure Island
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 19 uses of ‘spot’.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ …
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 19 uses of ‘spot’.
FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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