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BBC Learning English Drama

Pippa and Beth share real stories about family. Pippa goes to a wedding where there are lots of brides around, and Beth flies to the USA to meet long lost family.

TRANSCRIPT
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Our Stories: 30 brides and a family discovery

Beth and Phil share real stories about journeys and travel. Beth bumps into people she knows in unusual places, and Phil tries to get into the Paraguayan way of life.

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Our Stories: Coincidences and culture shock

Georgie and Neil share real stories about mistakes. Georgie breaks into her own house, and Neil does something very embarrassing in a car park. 

TRANSCRIPT
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Our Stories: Locked out and looking silly

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘stick’ - in 5 minutes.

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Classic Stories: The Snow Queen

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘stand’ - in 5 minutes. 

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Classic Stories: Robin Hood

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 11 uses of ‘look’ - in 5 minutes.

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Classic Stories: Pride and Prejudice

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 8 uses of ‘round’ - in 5 minutes. 

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Classic Stories: Pygmalion

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of ‘long’ - in 5 minutes. 

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Classic Stories: Orpheus and Eurydice

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘run’ - in 5 minutes.

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Classic Stories: The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 11 uses of ‘set’ - in 5 minutes. 

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Classic Stories: Far From the Madding Crowd

Alice is beginning to wonder who she is, when a caterpillar gives her some advice...

Alice in Wonderland: Part 5: Advice from a caterpillar

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