BBC Learning English Drama
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Published by BBC Radio
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<p>Improve your English with these short dramas and stories. </p><p>Each week we bring you a new story in English you can understand. </p><p>Find more at bbclearningenglish.com </p><p>Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</p>
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Publishing Since
6/5/2020
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Recent Episodes
November 14, 2025
Our Stories: Ways to tell good stories
Hosts Pippa and Beth interview guests about techniques for crafting compelling English narratives, drawing insights from real-life examples.
November 7, 2025
Our Stories: Meeting famous people
Hosts Phil and Georgie share personal celebrity encounters, offering listeners engaging English learning stories and insights.
October 31, 2025
Our Stories: 30 brides and a family discovery
Pippa and Beth share personal stories of weddings and family reunions, offering listeners insights into human connection and cultural experiences.
188 total episodes available with 48 transcripts
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Our Stories: Ways to tell good stories
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[…] And as they got into the space, I realised that these people were not my parents. And they were just some other old couple. This is a great story. Neil gives us a lot of description of the movements he's making to help his parents. He makes a comparison to people on a runway at an airport. And then he describes it in even more detail. He says he made big movements with his arms. He crouched down on his knees. And that really helps us imagine and be able to see what happened. And then, of course, he reveals that these are not his parents at all. You'll often hear stories where people add lots of detail and build up a picture before revealing a mistake. […]
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- What is BBC Learning English Drama?
<p>Improve your English with these short dramas and stories. </p><p>Each week we bring you a new story in English you can understand. </p><p>Find more at bbclearningenglish.com </p><p>Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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