How to learn English with the news

Learning English through the news will grab your attention and dramatically improve your English skills.

Why learn English with the news?

News programs focus on issues that concern you and how you live.Plus, learning the news in English will help you connect with native speakers.Knowing what's going on in their world will help you speak their language better.You will also have something to talk about with real speakers.

We have divided the guide below into several steps to help you find and use English news for your learning.

Select news sources that match your language level

If you are a beginner, no problem: you can watch and read news online at the level that suits you, and then move on to more difficult.

The New York Times ESL Articles

The New York Times has a weekly column for American English learners.After you read, do the punctuation and word selection tests.

VOA Learning English

On VOA Learning channelEnglish has news for beginners to learn English.You can listen to English podcasts or watch videos and read along with the text.The video also contains subtitles, and the commentators speak slowly and clearly - about three times slower than in regular broadcasts.

This gives beginners the opportunity to keep up.Plus, listening online means you can hit the pause button and read the subtitles at your own pace.When you're ready, VOA Learning English also offers student newsaverage level.

“Words in the News” on BBC Learning English

The BBC offers a daily program called Words in the News for advanced levels of English.First, you are shown the important words, and then the news story that includes those words.

If you already know English well, you may be ready to read The Wall Street Journal or watch a video from CBS News. Both news agencies are excellent sources of news in English for native speakers.

You can also subscribe The New York Times. Since The New York Times is one of the most famous newspapers in the world, it is one of the best resources for learning English.

The Guardian Newspapers

The Guardian is another great source for a variety of English news.Alternatively, you can switch to English vocabulary and news more appropriate for Americans, British or Australians.

Watch and read English news that suits your interests.

Not interested in politics? There are many other types of news.

Searching for news in English on topics that interest you will motivate you to learn.

ESPN

ESPN Soccer - the world of football newsin excellent English.You can also watch some broadcasts, if your provider can provide access.

InStyle Magazine

How-To Stories Givedetailed information about what worries you.InStyle Magazine offers instructions on everything from choosing the best lipstickto tips for a healthy lifestyle.InStyle vocabulary is great for English learners: simple and understandable words that are used in everyday life.