BBC News Review: Samsung smartphone problem
Samsung has suspended sales of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone amid reports that the South Korean company could permanently stop producing the phone.
The move follows continuing reports that battery problems are causing a few to catch fire, including replacements. South Korean safety authorities say they are investigating a possible new fault.
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Learn words from the news: destabilise, appetite, limiting the damage, nudge
The stories in this programme:
Is Russia hacking the US election?
The end of Samsung's Galaxy Note 7
The zoo where chimps 'learn to be chimps'
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Vocabulary: 5 uses of 'dead' - The Hound of the Baskervilles
The English word dead has many meanings and uses. In this session, we bring you BBC Learning English's own version of Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles - and we've found many different ways to use the word dead in it.

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Pronunciation: Assimilation of /d/ to /g/
Tim's back in his pronunciation workshop. This time he's finding out what happens to a /d/ sound when it is followed by a /g/ or a /k/.

Transcript:
Tim Hi. I'm Tim and this is my Pronunciation workshop. Here I'm going to show you how English is really spoken. Come on, let's go inside.

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Grammar: How to use linking words in English - BBC English Masterclass
Improve your English grammar with the BBC. Do you know how to use linking words in English? Actually, you should watch this video even if you do! Watch this free online English lesson to find out how.
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BBC News Review: Frog death mystery in Peru
Thousands of frogs have been found dead in Peru. Join Neil and Sian to discover the language the world's media is using to talk about this story.
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English at University: 6 - Learn phrases about saying you don't understand
Mary's a new student who has just arrived at the University of Studies and now after settling in, her studying can finally begin but she's a bit nervous.
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Learn words from the news: classified, deficiency, vessel
The stories in this programme:
Ecuador limits Julian Assange's internet access
Sweet potato helps tackle child malnutrition
Work starts on British polar research ship
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Vocabulary: 8 uses of 'take' - David Copperfield part one
The English word take has many meanings and uses. In this session, we bring you BBC Learning English's own version of David Copperfield by Charles Dickens - and we've found many different ways to use the word take in it.
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Pronunciation: How fluent speakers pronounce 'can'
Do you think I can open this can?
Tim's back in his pronunciation workshop. This time he's finding out how English speakers sometimes pronounce the word 'can' - and he's wondering what to have for lunch...

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English at University: 7 - Learn phrases about getting yourself heard
Mary's had her first Business Studies lecture and now she's decided to go to Professor Not's evening seminar – that's when a group of students meet with their teacher to discuss what they've learnt. But the problem is there's always a chatterbox – you know, someone who likes to do all the talking!
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Grammar: Advanced Learner Mistakes - BBC English Masterclass
Improve your English grammar with the BBC. It's OK to make mistakes, but let us help you avoid some that advanced learners of English make. Watch this free online English lesson to find out how.
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BBC News Review: Study into women's drinking habits
A worldwide study into women's drinking habits has been carried out. Women now drink nearly as much alcohol as men. Join Neil and Sian to discover the language the world's media is using to talk about this story.
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Learn words from the news: given the green light, severity, charity
The stories in this programme:
Heathrow airport expansion approved
Time with parents can improve children's autism
Dogs are trained as lifeguards

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Vocabulary: 8 uses of 'long' - Orpheus & Eurydice part 1
Orpheus & Eurydice: Greek lovers who were tragically lost to each other because of a terrible mistake.
The English word long has many meanings and uses. In this session, we bring you BBC Learning English's own version of the Greek legend, Orpheus and Eurydice - and we've found many different ways to use the word long in it.
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Pronunciation: How fluent speakers pronounce plosives
Tim's back in his pronunciation workshop. This time he's finding out about plosives in natural spoken English - and he's wondering which country he'd like to visit next...
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Grammar: More advanced learner mistakes - BBC English Masterclass
Improve your English grammar with the BBC. Learning English can be tricky, so we want to help you avoid some mistakes advanced learners may make. Watch this free online English lesson to find out how.
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BBC News Review: Britain fights cyber crime
Britain is retaliating against cyber attackers. Join Neil and Sian to discover the language the world's media is using to talk about this crime story.
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Learn words from the news: airlifted, side effects, released
The stories in this programme:
Nepal drains dangerous Everest lake
Promising signs for new male contraceptive
New home for thousands of baby turtles
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Vocabulary: Six uses of 'stay' - Jamaica Inn part 1
Strange things are happening on the bleak and windy moors...
The English word stay has many meanings and uses. In this session, we bring you BBC Learning English's own version of the classic story Jamaica Inn - and we've found many different ways to use the word stay in it.
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