Improve your English with real news stories with me, Karen.

This week, we’re talking about a new injection to help people lose weight. It’s going to be so popular that the UK has to limit who can get it!

I’ll introduce five useful words from the story, explain their meanings, and help you with pronunciation.

VOCABULARY

1. Jab (n)

2. Demand will outstrip supply (phr)

3. Overburdened (adj)

4. Over the counter (adj phr)

5. Overweight (adj)

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FREE TRANSCRIPT on my website

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NEWS ARTICLE on this story

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cglz4xyk7w9o

Improve your English with real news stories with me, Karen.

This week, we cover the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171, which happened just after take-off and caused many deaths.

I’ll introduce five useful words from the story, explain their meanings, and help you with pronunciation.

VOCABULARY

1. Flicker (v)

2. Glide (v)

3. Slam into (phr v)

4. Air traffic controller (n)

5. Plunge to the ground (phr)

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NEWS ARTICLE on this story

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyzepxnd41o

Hi, I’m Karen, a teacher from England, and this is Learn English with the News.

In this short introduction, I explain how the podcast works and how it can help you build vocabulary, improve pronunciation and understand real English using current news stories.

You’ll discover practical language in context, with clear, simple explanations. Plus, you’ll hear authentic British pronunciation.

FREE TRANSCRIPT

https://better-english-now.com/transcripts/