8. Can Losing 2 National Holidays Save France? | English Listening, Vocabulary, Pronunciation

12. The Bayeux Tapestry Returns to England | English Listening, Vocabulary, Pronunciation

The most famous date in British history is 1066, the Battle of Hastings. Now, the Bayeux Tapestry, which shows this battle, is returning to England for the first time. Learn some super-useful vocabulary with this story! VOCABULARY 1. on loan to (prep phr) 2. on display at (prep phr) 3. override (v) 4. turning point (n phr) 5. lead up to (n phr) SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary every week! FREE TRANSCRIPT on my website: https://better-english-now.com/episodes NEWS ARTICLE on this story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cev23vrzx0ro

11. Is the British Flag Racist? | English Listening, Vocabulary, Pronunciation

Thousands of British and English flags have suddenly appeared all around the UK. Why? And why are some people offended? Find out in this episode, and also learn some useful advanced vocabulary. VOCABULARY 1. gather pace (v phr) 2. Union Flag/Jack, St George’s Flag (n phr) 3. fly the flag (v phr) 4. tensions are running high (v phr) 5. cash-strapped (adj) SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary every week! FREE TRANSCRIPT on my website: https://better-english-now.com/episodes NEWS ARTICLE on this story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c626vxyxgj6o

10. What Is King Charles Really Like? | English Listening, Vocabulary, Pronunciation

Learn all about King Charles. Discover what he’s really like in private and pick up useful vocabulary as you listen. VOCABULARY 1. put up with (phr v) 2. not suffer fools gladly (idiom) 3. raise your voice (phr) 4. have a short temper (phr) 5. out of touch (phr) SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary every week! FREE TRANSCRIPT on my website https://better-english-now.com/episodes/ NEWS ARTICLE on this story https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/08/18/royal-butler-grant-harrold-charles-william-harry/

9. Trump Wants Sugar in Coca-Cola | English Listening, Vocabulary, Pronunciation

Trump says Coca-Cola will replace corn syrup with sugar. We look at what that means for health and farming... plus some useful everyday language. VOCABULARY 1. fizzy (adj) 2. tweak (n) 3. beverage (n) 4. kick the habit (v phr) 5. leave a bitter aftertaste (v phr) SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary every week! FREE TRANSCRIPT on my website https://better-english-now.com/episodes/ NEWS ARTICLE on this story https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxe59zl8qzo

8. Can Losing 2 National Holidays Save France? | English Listening, Vocabulary, Pronunciation

Two holidays are in danger in France! Why are they planning to cut them, and why is there strong opposition? Pick up useful holiday vocabulary in clear, natural English. VOCABULARY 1. bank holiday (n phr) 2. axe (v) 3. put the cat among the pigeons (idiom) 4. day off (n phr) 5. work–life balance (n phr) SUBSCRIBE to learn new vocabulary every week! FREE TRANSCRIPT on my website https://better-english-now.com/episodes/ NEWS ARTICLE on this story https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crrq8epk7vjo