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

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Classic Stories: The Snow Queen

October 2, 2026 · 5 min

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…
Classic Stories: Robin Hood

September 25, 2026 · 5 min

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…
Classic Stories: Pride and Prejudice

September 18, 2026 · 4 min

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…
Classic Stories: Pygmalion

September 11, 2026 · 4 min

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…
Classic Stories: Orpheus and Eurydice

September 4, 2026 · 5 min

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 LIKE…
Classic Stories: The Murders in the Rue Morgue

August 28, 2026 · 5 min

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…
Classic Stories: Far From the Madding Crowd

August 7, 2026 · 4 min

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…
Classic Stories: Frankenstein

July 31, 2026 · 5 min

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…