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Programmes and Scripts
Webcast (scripts and audio)
Each week we broadcast a 45 minute programme live. After the programme has finished you can listen again and download the script.
Each week we broadcast a 45 minute programme live. After the programme has finished you can listen again and download the script.
Please note that for copyright reasons the audio of the webcast may not always be available.
The Music Show (scripts)
A five minute programme each Tuesday including news, reviews and interviews from the world of music. You can listen to the programme and download the script.
A five minute programme each Tuesday including news, reviews and interviews from the world of music. You can listen to the programme and download the script.
London Life (scripts and audio)
A five minute programme each Wednesday with news and features about life in London. Download the script and the programme. (Not always available).
A five minute programme each Wednesday with news and features about life in London. Download the script and the programme. (Not always available).
Entertainment (scripts and audio)
A five minute programme each Thursday on the topic of entertainment: films, theatre, culture and more. Download the script and the programme. (Not always available).
A five minute programme each Thursday on the topic of entertainment: films, theatre, culture and more. Download the script and the programme. (Not always available).
Weekender (scripts and audio)
A five minute programme each Friday on a range of different topics. Download the script and the programme. (Not always available).
A five minute programme each Friday on a range of different topics. Download the script and the programme. (Not always available).
The Blue Plaque (transcripts)
A series of programmes about historical figures who have lived and worked in London. Listen to the programme and download the script.
A series of programmes about historical figures who have lived and worked in London. Listen to the programme and download the script.
About English
Keep Your English Up to Date (transcripts and audio)
Professor David Crstal presents a series of 26 talks about expressions and vocabulary in the English Language. Download the script and the talk as well as a lesson plan for teachers.
Professor David Crstal presents a series of 26 talks about expressions and vocabulary in the English Language. Download the script and the talk as well as a lesson plan for teachers.
Ask about English (transcripts and audio)
Your questions about the English language answered by an expert. Download a recording of the answers as well as a transcript.
Your questions about the English language answered by an expert. Download a recording of the answers as well as a transcript.
Pronunciation tips (posters, activities and audio)
Download a range of pronunciation tips and activities, from complete radio programmes about pronunciation to posters to help you learn the sounds of English and much more.
Download a range of pronunciation tips and activities, from complete radio programmes about pronunciation to posters to help you learn the sounds of English and much more.
Funky Phrasals (transcripts)
A series of programmes based upon common phrasal verbs. Listen to the programmes and download the text of the examples.
A series of programmes based upon common phrasal verbs. Listen to the programmes and download the text of the examples.
Science Vocabulary (audio)
BBC Science reporter Roland Pease talks about some interesting scientific vocabulary.
BBC Science reporter Roland Pease talks about some interesting scientific vocabulary.
Quizzes
Quiznet (quizzes)
Download text versions of our online quizzes. Each quiz has six multiple choice questions.
Download text versions of our online quizzes. Each quiz has six multiple choice questions.
Pronunciation tips (posters, activities and audio)
Download text versions of online pronunciation quizzes.
Download text versions of online pronunciation quizzes.
For teachers
Words in the News (lesson plans)
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday we publish a news story with vocabulary help. Each Wednesday we also include a downloadable lesson plan for that day's story.
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday we publish a news story with vocabulary help. Each Wednesday we also include a downloadable lesson plan for that day's story.
Keep Your English Up to Date (lesson plans)
Professor David Crystal presents a series of 26 talks about expressions and vocabulary in the English Language. Download the script and the talk as well as a lesson plan for teachers.
Professor David Crystal presents a series of 26 talks about expressions and vocabulary in the English Language. Download the script and the talk as well as a lesson plan for teachers.
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