Filmmaking in the UK

Jo: I'm Jo Reffin and on today's entertainment programme on bbclearningenglish.com, we're talking to someone who works in the film business. Samantha Perahia My name's Samantha Perahia I work for the UK Film Council, we are a government funded organ

Tea Drinking in the UK

Alice: Hello, I'm Alice. Yvonne: And I'm Yvonne. Alice: And this is 6 Minute English! Now, I dont know if youre like me, Yvonne, but I am a big tea drinker. Yvonne: Well, actually no - I like herbal tea. Alice: Do you know, I think I drink so much te

Take Away English-UK Actors 英国演员

British film star Clive Owen at the BAFTA awards ceremony Clive Owen is one of the new generation of British actors who are making it big in Hollywood. He has shared the screen with stars like Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman and Bruce Willis, and has

Take Away English-Theatre in the UK 英国的剧院

One of the many theatres in London's West End For many people the highlight of a visit to London is the chance to see a West End show. The West End of London, situated a stones throw from Piccadilly Circus and Chinatown, is home to dozens of beautif

Take Away English-Big Sporting Events in the UK 英国重大体育活动

Athletes going for gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games While everyone in China, and in fact around the world, is getting excited about the upcoming 2008 Olympics, lots of people in Britain are pleased that two major sporting events will be taking pl

VOA标准英语2009年-Demjanjuk Trial Begins in Germany

Suspected former Nazi death camp guard in what is likely to be one of the last major Nazi-era war crimes trials Lisa Bryant | Paris 30 November 2009 Presumed former concentration camp guard John Demjanjuk arrives at the court room for his trial in Mu

More to Learn—听来自UK的声音

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2007年VOA标准英语-Australian Police Question Two Men Over UK Terr

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Chanukah（光明节）

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Lochte edges Phelps in 400m medley

WASHINGTON, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Ryan Lochte edged Michael Phelps in the men's 400m individual medley at the US Olympic swimming trials Monday. Lochte took the lead on the breaststroke leg of the four-stroke event and held off Phelps in the closing fr

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rivate funeral held for Fawcett

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Monchengladbach signs Dutch striker Luuk de Jong

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2015年CRI President Xi's Visit to UK Will Usher in 'Golden Era' for China-UK Ties: Official

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wang Chao said at a news briefing in Beijing on Tuesday that President Xi's visit will outline a blueprint for the future development of bilateral relations between the two sides. The visit will promote the mutually bene

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Brown move to cut UK nuclear subs

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2015年CRI UK Try to Push Its Relations with China to New High: UK Chancellor

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英文歌曲-UK打榜热歌：Mann - Buzzin

UK打榜热歌：Mann - Buzzin 美国西海岸说唱歌手Mann最新单曲Buzzin，曲风明快，本周进入英国单曲榜第三名，开车、跑步的时候听会很带劲哦~今儿周五，下班的时候在路上听这首歌也会觉得很开心