https://nontonwae.pages.dev/ukchina/simp/elt/audio/index.xml 2011-09-29T16:32:09+00:00 BBC ukchina bbcukchina@bbc.co.uk http://www.bbcukchina.com http://www.bbcukchina.com http://wscdn.bbc.co.uk 版权归英国广播公司所有2011 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-09-29:13103222 13103222 2011-09-29T16:12:01+00:00 2011-09-29T15:45:52+00:00 not restricted

How can you make the best of your university social life? Hear suggestions from two British students on how they make friends.

bbc learning english, university english, students, studying, socialising, university tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-09-22:12971049 12971049 2011-09-22T13:09:40+00:00 2011-09-22T11:00:25+00:00 not restricted

Do you find making presentations difficult? Get some top tips from two university lecturers in this programme.

bbc learning english, university english, students, studying, presentations, public speaking tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-09-15:12852000 12852000 2011-09-15T14:12:37+00:00 2011-09-15T13:34:29+00:00 not restricted

In this week's programme, Helen and Neil look at how to improve your writing skills for university assignments.

university English, bbc learning english, student, studying, academic, writing tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-09-08:12729631 12729631 2011-09-08T16:20:50+00:00 2011-09-08T15:39:02+00:00 not restricted

Thinking about going to a British university? We can help you prepare for some of the language challenges.

university English, listening, note taking. tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-09-01:12613128 12613128 2011-09-01T18:02:23+00:00 2011-09-01T17:46:14+00:00 not restricted

A real-life Lara Croft... two hundred years ago! Find out about the astonishing life of Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope.

english, practice, practise, lara, croft tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-08-25:12499374 12499374 2011-08-25T17:01:27+00:00 2011-08-25T16:46:53+00:00 not restricted

Meet the two men whose goal is "being normal and being weird at the same time".

gilbert, george, art, eccentric, practise, practice, english, learn tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-08-18:12372393 12372393 2011-08-18T13:03:34+00:00 2011-08-18T10:52:39+00:00 not restricted

Controversial and influencial: find out about Dame Vivienne Westwood.

westwood, audio, eccentric, english tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-08-11:12259152 12259152 2011-08-11T16:01:43+00:00 2011-08-11T15:24:48+00:00 not restricted

Have you ever visited a building which served no purpose? Find out about the eccentric world of Lord Berners.

berners, audio, eccentric, english tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-08-03:12123533 12123533 2011-08-04T17:04:41+00:00 2011-08-03T17:38:15+00:00 not restricted

Hear the tragic story of Vivian Stanshall, a man who described himself as a jester but who struggled to fight despair.

eccentric, english, vivian, stanshall tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-07-28:12031277 12031277 2011-07-28T16:42:15+00:00 2011-07-28T15:15:47+00:00 not restricted

In a new series about people who stand out from the crowd, find out about a lady who has written over 700 novels - Barbara Cartland.

bbc learning english, 芭芭拉•卡特兰德, bbcukchina.com, English Eccentrics, Barbara Cartland, romance tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-07-21:11901617 11901617 2011-07-21T12:55:19+00:00 2011-07-21T09:58:30+00:00 not restricted

Would you like to try making a classic dessert? Get some tips from a chef here on BBC Learning English.

bbc learning english, 面包黄油布丁, pudding, dessert tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-07-14:11790732 11790732 2011-07-14T15:44:38+00:00 2011-07-14T15:28:47+00:00 not restricted

Would you like to cook a perfect roast dinner? Chef Rupert Smiths shares his top tips with us on this programme.

bbc learning english, Sandwich, 三明治 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-07-07:11652550 11652550 2011-07-07T13:56:59+00:00 2011-07-07T10:08:09+00:00 not restricted

Would you like a cheese sandwich? Or would you prefer a BLT? Find out more about popular sandwiches.

bbc learning english, Sandwich, 三明治 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-06-29:11514024 11514024 2011-06-30T14:28:07+00:00 2011-06-29T15:23:25+00:00 not restricted

Golden and crispy! Find out more about Britain's national dish and get some tips on how to make the perfect portion.

bbc learning english, Fish and Chips 炸鱼和薯条 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-06-21:11362289 11362289 2011-06-21T14:55:53+00:00 2011-06-21T14:31:26+00:00 not restricted

With five hit albums and a movie on the way, the world is at Rihanna's feet. Find out more about this amazing singer.

rihanna, pop, star tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-06-14:11238116 11238116 2011-06-14T17:17:33+00:00 2011-06-14T16:54:13+00:00 not restricted

She is famous for her looks and her Newcastle accent. But what is it like to be Cheryl Cole?

cheryl, cole, pop, star tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-06-09:11145143 11145143 2011-06-09T14:50:52+00:00 2011-06-09T13:37:09+00:00 not restricted

She's known for her outrageous outfits but how much do you really know about Lady Gaga?

gaga, lady, costumes, outfits tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-06-01:10989232 10989232 2011-06-01T10:59:39+00:00 2011-06-01T10:38:33+00:00 not restricted

What's it like being a teenage superstar? We hear from Justin Bieber, an idol for millions of teenage girls around the world.

bbc learning english, justin bieber, superstar, music, singer, musician, pop star tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-05-13:10647707 10647707 2011-05-26T09:37:13+00:00 2011-05-13T11:38:06+00:00 not restricted

Concerned about the bigger issues in life, Clementine tells us what inspired her to be an environmentalist and what she thinks about young people now.

young briton, environmentalist, clementine, 环保人士 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-05-13:10646506 10646506 2011-05-19T14:25:41+00:00 2011-05-13T11:06:18+00:00 not restricted

Sabirul thinks anyone can be successful. Find out more about this remarkable young Briton.

young briton, entrepreneur, sabirul, 年轻企业家 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-05-12:10632344 10632344 2011-05-12T16:07:37+00:00 2011-05-12T15:21:12+00:00 not restricted

Meet Alex, who has been writing and performing music since she was eight.

singer, songwriter, 歌唱家, tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-05-05:10496202 10496202 2011-05-05T12:03:04+00:00 2011-05-05T11:21:04+00:00 not restricted

This week we meet Adam, a sous-chef in one of London's top hotels. What are his hopes and dreams for the future?

bbc learning english, young britons, adam peirson, chef, sous-chef, Claridge's, hotel, Britain, UK tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-04-13:10103170 10103170 2011-04-28T09:46:37+00:00 2011-04-13T17:37:26+00:00 not restricted

William and Kate will get married in Westminster Abbey but where do you think David and Jennifer will get married?

Two Weddings 两个婚礼 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-04-13:10102059 10102059 2011-04-21T10:53:09+00:00 2011-04-13T16:38:13+00:00 not restricted

The two couples are looking towards their future life as husband and wife.

Planning for the Future, 憧憬未来 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-04-13:10098055 10098055 2011-04-14T14:28:04+00:00 2011-04-13T14:11:59+00:00 not restricted

Meet the Middletons... but did Prince William follow an old tradition and get Catherine's father's permission to marry her?

bbc learning english, royal series, kate middleton, prince william, wedding, marriage tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-04-07:9984797 9984797 2011-04-07T17:17:31+00:00 2011-04-07T14:45:16+00:00 not restricted

Two couples, three engagement rings. What's the story there?

propose, proposal, pop, question tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-03-03:9338475 9338475 2011-03-03T18:49:19+00:00 2011-03-03T18:22:35+00:00 not restricted

Download the first part of a special series about two couples: one you know already and one you're about to meet.

royal, william, prince, kate, middleton tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-02-24:9204704 9204704 2011-02-24T15:33:50+00:00 2011-02-24T12:24:11+00:00 not restricted

What are the challenges PhD students have? Twin brothers share their top tips with us.

audio, university challenges 5, PhD, Bartosz, Tomasz, imperial college tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-02-16:9065122 9065122 2011-02-17T10:30:53+00:00 2011-02-16T12:59:02+00:00 not restricted

Finn and Wang Fei will have an English and Chinese Lantern Festival this year. Let's find out more about it.

Year of the Rabbit, Lantern Festival tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-02-10:8955633 8955633 2011-02-10T15:22:31+00:00 2011-02-10T15:22:31+00:00 not restricted

Join Wang Fei for "an explosion of life, colour and energy" in London.

audio, year of the Rabbit, chinese new year tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-02-03:8820346 8820346 2011-02-03T13:07:27+00:00 2011-02-03T11:39:47+00:00 not restricted

Happy Year of the Rabbit! Finn and Wang Fei have New Year wishes for all our listeners.

chinese new year, year of the rabbit, audio tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-01-26:8677031 8677031 2011-01-27T17:34:45+00:00 2011-01-26T17:25:35+00:00 not restricted

What are the challenges for international students studying in the UK? Jolene from China shares her top tips.

University, Challenges, 大学挑战之四, student, MA, university tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-01-17:8505658 8505658 2011-01-20T12:34:44+00:00 2011-01-17T12:01:16+00:00 not restricted

How can you make your final year most enjoyable and fulfilling? Andre Nakkurt shares his top tips for other students.

University Challenges, Andre Nakkurt 大学挑战之三 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-01-13:8445086 8445086 2011-01-13T12:42:59+00:00 2011-01-13T12:42:59+00:00 not restricted

Joe Green from Kingston University describes how he secured a work placement with a big company.

university challenges 2, Joe Green tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2011-01-05:8312651 8312651 2011-01-06T10:01:23+00:00 2011-01-05T12:50:38+00:00 not restricted

University Challenges follows the stories of six students from across the country. This week we meet First Year student Alex.

University Challenges, 大学挑战 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-12-30:8222986 8222986 2010-12-30T11:44:28+00:00 2010-12-30T11:44:28+00:00 not restricted

Will Prince Wang Fei find Cinderella and marry her? Check the final part of our special pantomime.

cinderella, pantomime 3 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-12-22:8117042 8117042 2010-12-22T18:14:29+00:00 2010-12-22T18:14:29+00:00 not restricted

Will Cinderella's dream to dance with Prince Wang Fei come true? Check our special pantomime, Cinderella part 2.

tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-12-16:8018118 8018118 2010-12-16T13:59:34+00:00 2010-12-16T13:36:57+00:00 not restricted

Hear the BBC UK China team as you've never heard before! Check our special pantomime.

tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-12-09:7903910 7903910 2010-12-09T16:52:17+00:00 2010-12-09T16:52:17+00:00 not restricted

We continue to find out about the passions and hobbies of young Brits. This week we hear from Hannah Porro.

people and passion 5, hannah poro tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-12-02:7772138 7772138 2010-12-02T12:01:33+00:00 2010-12-02T12:01:33+00:00 not restricted

This is the series in which we find out about young Brits' passions. This week we hear about Sammy's unusual hobby.

People and Passions 4, sammy, taxidermy tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-11-25:7648093 7648093 2010-11-25T12:02:36+00:00 2010-11-25T11:54:55+00:00 not restricted

This is the series where we find out about young Brits' passions. This week we hear from Will.

tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-11-18:7537356 7537356 2010-11-18T17:02:53+00:00 2010-11-18T15:19:26+00:00 not restricted

This is the series where we find out about young Brits' passions. This week it's the turn of Amie Dodd.

people and passions, amie dodd tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-11-11:7426357 7426357 2010-11-11T18:45:06+00:00 2010-11-11T18:25:53+00:00 not restricted

Meet George. He is 22 and lives in London. But what is his passion? Let's find out!

people, passions, george, cycling, hobby, english, learn, study tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-11-04:7309410 7309410 2010-11-04T17:24:42+00:00 2010-11-04T16:46:59+00:00 not restricted

We explore a sound recordist's life and work in London, a city with a surprising range of sounds.

sounds, tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-10-28:7182732 7182732 2010-10-28T12:01:50+00:00 2010-10-28T11:25:23+00:00 not restricted

British culture is also an oceanic culture. Today we explore the spirit of the British people and how it relates to the sea.

tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-10-21:7059240 7059240 2010-10-21T11:36:47+00:00 2010-10-21T10:37:23+00:00 not restricted

In Britain the sounds of animals can be very musical. Let's hear a special concert performed by different kinds of animals.

sounds of Britain, countryside, animals tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-10-14:6944492 6944492 2010-10-14T13:44:40+00:00 2010-10-14T11:19:31+00:00 not restricted

We present a soundscape of the River Thames through the various sounds you can hear on the river.

river thames, soundscape tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-10-07:6831135 6831135 2010-10-07T16:47:59+00:00 2010-10-07T14:15:51+00:00 not restricted

In the first part of a new series on the sounds of the UK, Wang Fei hears some famous announcements from the London Tube.

underground, tube, london tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-09-30:6713196 6713196 2010-09-30T15:33:01+00:00 2010-09-30T14:37:24+00:00 not restricted

Sara was born in London and loves the culture the capital has to offer. Enter her world…

young, English, practice, listen, Southbank, people, Big Ben, skaters, Tate Modern, young people tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-09-23:6597777 6597777 2010-09-23T12:05:13+00:00 2010-09-23T11:37:34+00:00 not restricted

Andy sees himself as part of a new generation of Chinese people in Britain. Enter his world...

Young Britons, 年轻英国人Andy, young people, Britain, England, UK, Audio programme tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-09-16:6490957 6490957 2010-09-16T13:59:01+00:00 2010-09-16T10:32:39+00:00 not restricted

Walk through Southall in West London and it’s like you’ve travelled to India or Pakistan. It’s vibrant and colourful. And it’s where Saqib lives. Enter his world…

Audio Programme, Young Britons - Saqib, 16 September 2010, BBC Learning English, Britons, Britain, Pakistan, Pakistani, London, Southall tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-09-09:6398336 6398336 2010-09-09T14:55:26+00:00 2010-09-09T14:13:21+00:00 not restricted

What is it like growing up and working in the UK? Dan lives in West London and wants to work with young people. He feels that his local pub is like a home from home. Enter his world…

Audio Programme, Young Britons, Dan, 9 September 2010, BBC Learning English, audio, interview, profile, London, Londoners, Britain, people tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-09-02:6293620 6293620 2010-09-02T13:56:49+00:00 2010-09-02T12:15:41+00:00 not restricted

Make your English sound more natural through word choice, spoken grammar and pronunciation in the final episode of our series Better Speaking.

Audio Programme, 2 September 2010, Better Speaking 4, fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, english learning, better speaking, BBC Learning English tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-08-26:6193762 6193762 2010-08-26T17:03:05+00:00 2010-08-26T15:42:26+00:00 not restricted

How can you improve your English speaking in China? Listen to Better Speaking to get some tips.

elt, speaking, fluency, china tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-08-19:6084882 6084882 2010-08-19T13:43:01+00:00 2010-08-19T12:08:29+00:00 not restricted

Find out our tips on best way to learn English vocabulary. Why are you studying English? To pass exams or speak to people?

Audio Programme, Fluency 2, 19 August 2010, vocabulary, speaking, language, learning English, Chinese, fluency tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-08-12:5975133 5975133 2010-08-12T15:42:57+00:00 2010-08-12T11:29:52+00:00 not restricted

What's stopping you from speaking? In part one of a new series, William and Jean look at confidence

Audio Programme, Fluency 1, 12 August 2010, English, BBC Learning English, confidence, fluency, language, speech tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-08-05:5877032 5877032 2010-08-05T14:47:36+00:00 2010-08-05T14:32:50+00:00 not restricted

Have you ever considered working and studying at the same time? Well you can at Britain's Open University.

The Open University 英国开放大学, studying, students, university tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-07-29:5769301 5769301 2010-07-29T13:43:21+00:00 2010-07-29T13:10:51+00:00 not restricted

Oxford University is steeped in tradition and history. Everyone dreams of studying there. We speak to an Oxford graduate about it.

Universities, Oxford, 牛津大学, university, student, graduate, Audio Programme tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-07-22:5662151 5662151 2010-07-22T15:07:09+00:00 2010-07-22T14:35:31+00:00 not restricted

Getting a university education is not just about getting a degree. So how does one famous British university encourage its students to think independently?

Audio Programme, Top Universities, Cambridge, 22 July 2010, BBC Learning English, university, England, tourism, education tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-07-15:5558096 5558096 2010-07-15T11:49:37+00:00 2010-07-15T10:57:35+00:00 not restricted

Which top universities do you know of in the UK? And what makes a 'top' university?

top universities tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-07-08:5456152 5456152 2010-07-08T15:25:28+00:00 2010-07-08T14:36:43+00:00 not restricted

Daffodils, leeks and rugby. This week we'll be finding out all about Wales from a genuine Welshman who loves rugby!

Wales, UK, culture, rugby, leek, daffodil, Audio, Listen and Watch, BBC, BBC Learning English tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-07-01:5330796 5330796 2010-07-01T11:31:35+00:00 2010-07-01T10:55:57+00:00 not restricted

Have you ever tried to Riverdance? Irish dancing remains a popular pastime in Northern Ireland and reflects both its cultural past and present.

The UK. Northern Ireland, 介绍北爱尔兰, audio programme tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-06-24:5200472 5200472 2010-06-24T13:21:07+00:00 2010-06-24T09:50:37+00:00 not restricted

Haggis: is it an animal, a mineral or a vegetable? It is in fact one of Scotland's most famous dishes and we find out what goes into it.

UK, Scotland, Audio Programme tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-06-17:5071464 5071464 2010-06-17T16:01:55+00:00 2010-06-17T15:38:44+00:00 not restricted

Cream tea, the Beatles and the British Museum. They're all national treasures. But what else do you know about England?

Audio Programme 音频精选, The UK: England 英国：英格兰 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-06-10:4935722 4935722 2010-06-10T13:54:47+00:00 2010-06-10T13:34:06+00:00 not restricted

From 3D action films to romantic comedies, watching a film on the big screen is one of Britain's most popular nights out.

Audio Programme 音频精选, A Night Out: at the Cinema 夜生活: 看电影 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-06-03:4821168 4821168 2010-06-03T13:32:22+00:00 2010-06-03T10:33:56+00:00 not restricted

Do you love funky house or acid? The UK has lots of different clubs to choose from. Andrea and Jean find out what’s on offer.

A Night Out：Clubbing夜生活之：去夜总会跳舞, Audio Programme 音频精选 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-05-27:4717173 4717173 2010-05-27T14:43:29+00:00 2010-05-27T12:18:40+00:00 not restricted

The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia and Hamlet... What's the appeal of a night out at the theatre?

practice, practise, english, theatre tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-05-20:4612211 4612211 2010-05-20T11:56:36+00:00 2010-05-20T11:42:22+00:00 not restricted

There are 60,000 pubs in the UK and a huge tradition of drinking amongst young people. We ask some young people about it.

A Night Out, Drinking, 晚上出去玩…饮酒篇, pub, bar, alcohol, socialising tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-05-13:4511567 4511567 2010-05-13T14:32:41+00:00 2010-05-13T13:30:46+00:00 not restricted

Some people love online shopping and others don't. What do you think about it?

Online Shopping, 网上购物, internet, website, shop, sales tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-05-06:4404973 4404973 2010-05-06T13:22:35+00:00 2010-05-06T11:29:11+00:00 not restricted

How do you use the internet for entertainment?

Online Entertainment 网上娱乐 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-04-29:4310252 4310252 2010-04-29T15:43:29+00:00 2010-04-29T15:10:22+00:00 not restricted

Are you making full use of the internet for information and research?

Online Research, 网络信息搜索, internet, students, computer, information tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-04-22:4207013 4207013 2010-04-22T11:11:36+00:00 2010-04-22T10:20:07+00:00 not restricted

When you want to connect with people do you pick up the phone or go online? Yang Li asks some students for their views.

Online, Socialising, 网络社交, internet, friends, family, telephone, networking tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-04-15:4109841 4109841 2010-04-15T16:57:51+00:00 2010-04-15T10:12:48+00:00 not restricted

How important is the internet in your life? Can you imagine a world without it? Yang Li speaks to British people on this topic.

The Role of the Internet, 互联网的角色, online, computers tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-04-07:4006460 4006460 2010-04-08T10:39:41+00:00 2010-04-07T16:36:55+00:00 restricted

What's the difference between going out and going steady? Find out in the programme.

dating, dating language, 约会用语 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-04-01:3922993 3922993 2010-04-01T14:26:10+00:00 2010-04-01T09:12:14+00:00 not restricted

Can you find love on the internet? Online dating is growing in popularity in Britain today.

Online Dating, 网上约会 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-03-05:3559625 3559625 2010-03-25T12:21:43+00:00 2010-03-05T17:30:53+00:00 not restricted

What do British people do on a first date? And who pays for the bill?

First dates, dating, 初次约会 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-03-16:3710660 3710660 2010-03-17T14:56:32+00:00 2010-03-16T17:41:08+00:00 restricted

How do you meet the person of your dreams in the busy, modern world? It's easy: speed dating.

Dating, speed dating, 极速约会, 约会 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-03-11:3640686 3640686 2010-03-11T16:21:49+00:00 2010-03-11T15:12:52+00:00 restricted

How can acting Shakespeare expand your horizons? Directors and actors have their say.

Acting, Shakespeare, 表演莎剧, teaching, actors, directors tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-02-10:3259867 3259867 2010-03-04T12:05:02+00:00 2010-02-10T16:11:41+00:00 restricted

Did Shakespeare really invent 1,700 English words? We ask a real expert.

david, crystal, shakespeare, 7, wordsmith, coin, word, language tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-02-25:3439562 3439562 2010-02-25T13:52:21+00:00 2010-02-25T11:30:26+00:00 restricted

Why are Shakespeare's tragedies such as Macbeth still popular today?

Shakespeare, Master of Tragedy, 悲剧大师, Macbeth, Hamlet, Othello, wear my heart on my sleeve tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-02-10:3257193 3257193 2010-02-17T17:03:41+00:00 2010-02-10T14:16:49+00:00 restricted

Find out why not everything in a Shakespearean comedy is meant to be funny.

shakespeare, comedy, Gregory Doran, Twelfth Night, in stitches tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-02-10:3254721 3254721 2010-02-11T14:04:32+00:00 2010-02-10T12:22:45+00:00 restricted

What does the play Richard II tell us about Shakespeare's approach to history?

shakespeare, historian, plays, theatre tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-02-03:3164914 3164914 2010-02-04T14:51:35+00:00 2010-02-03T16:59:26+00:00 restricted

We look at Shakespeare's most famous sonnet and compare it with Chinese poetry. What's the main difference?

Shakespeare the Poet, 大诗人 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-12-31:2764889 2764889 2010-01-28T13:18:12+00:00 2009-12-31T17:10:08+00:00 restricted

Shakespeare is remembered for being a great playwright and poet. Yang Li and William ask whether he was also a great philosopher.

Shakespeare the Philosopher, 哲学家的莎翁 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-01-11:2869844 2869844 2010-01-21T11:43:37+00:00 2010-01-11T15:23:27+00:00 restricted

How did Shakespeare, the son of a glover, become one of the world's greatest poets and playwrights?

shakespeare the man tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-01-11:2869652 2869652 2010-01-15T12:43:13+00:00 2010-01-11T15:11:49+00:00 restricted

Our new series about William Shakespeare starts next week. Find out all about the playwright and his work.

Shakespeare Series 了解莎士比亚, audio programme tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-01-14:2909575 2909575 2010-01-14T16:07:18+00:00 2010-01-14T15:24:32+00:00 restricted

Pandas, yaks and monkeys were all subjects of the BBC's Wild China TV series.

Wild China, 美丽中国 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2010-01-07:2827420 2827420 2010-01-07T11:55:06+00:00 2010-01-07T11:36:44+00:00 restricted

Farmers' markets help people to stay healthy and fit.

Fresh and Tasty 新鲜好吃, Farmers' Markets tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-12-30:2752300 2752300 2009-12-30T16:43:35+00:00 2009-12-30T16:21:26+00:00 restricted

If you are a fan of potatoes then don't miss the opportunity to learn more about the nation’s favourite food.

chips, potatoes, learn English, 薯条 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-12-23:2681153 2681153 2009-12-23T12:55:47+00:00 2009-12-23T12:14:37+00:00 restricted

Our regular columnist, student Emmet O'Reilly has a Christmas interview with Feifei. He has a quiz to test his Chinese.

Emmet’s Christmas Interview 圣诞节专访Emmet, Audio Programme 音频精选 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-12-16:2607361 2607361 2009-12-17T09:54:52+00:00 2009-12-16T15:13:29+00:00 restricted

What would you do if you were made redundant? Yang Li and Finn Aberdein find out how people can turn redundancy into a good thing.

Redundancy 裁员, Audio Programme 音频精选 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-12-10:2545592 2545592 2009-12-10T16:51:28+00:00 2009-12-10T16:31:40+00:00 restricted

Children in the UK love nursery rhymes. Hear about a well-known one in this week's audio programme.

audio programme, Nursery Rhymes, London Bridge is Falling Down, 儿歌《伦敦桥要倒塌了》, song, children tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-12-03:2459198 2459198 2009-12-03T12:27:59+00:00 2009-12-03T11:29:51+00:00 restricted

Children's nursery rhymes are much-loved in Britain by both children and adults. Hear about one of them in this audio programme.

audio programme, Nursery Rhymes, Mary Mary Quite Contrary, 儿歌《玛丽小姐真倔强》, children, stories, songs tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-11-26:2383900 2383900 2009-11-26T12:33:05+00:00 2009-11-26T11:49:49+00:00 restricted

Who can play a prime minister one day and a football manager the next? Meet British actor Michael Sheen.

Learn English, actor, Michael Sheen tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-11-19:2312318 2312318 2009-11-19T15:13:09+00:00 2009-11-19T14:58:44+00:00 restricted

Did you know London's first Chinatown was in the docks?

Limehouse, 唐人街 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-11-12:2232261 2232261 2009-11-12T17:35:07+00:00 2009-11-12T15:43:12+00:00 restricted

Imelda Staunton is a British actress whose performances have earned her numerous awards. We find out more about her.

Imelda Staunton, actress, awards tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-11-04:2145659 2145659 2009-11-05T11:35:36+00:00 2009-11-04T17:51:51+00:00 restricted

Sequel is a word we often hear when talking about films. But what does it mean and what do people think of them?

film sequels, audio programme, elt, bbc learning english, nicholas cage, harry potter tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-10-29:2084269 2084269 2009-10-29T14:44:20+00:00 2009-10-29T14:32:21+00:00 restricted

What was your favourite toy when you were a child?

tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-10-22:2005447 2005447 2009-10-22T14:49:17+00:00 2009-10-22T13:26:25+00:00 restricted

Do you like high heels? Do you think they can be part of a job's uniform? Li and Helen discuss this hot issue.

fashion, shoes, work, vocabulary tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-10-22:2005887 2005887 2009-10-22T14:24:53+00:00 2009-10-22T13:56:43+00:00 restricted

What do you want to be when you grow up? What about a stylist? If you like fashion, it could be a dream job.

audio programmes, ELT audio, listening, learning English, dream, job, stylist, 梦想职业：造型师, make up, fashion tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-10-15:1933826 1933826 2009-10-15T14:49:46+00:00 2009-10-15T14:06:51+00:00 restricted

Have you wondered about life in space? Helen and Sun Chen check out a new project sending digital messages into space.

Space Message 宇宙信息, Audio Programme 音频精选 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-10-15:1930905 1930905 2009-10-15T12:32:47+00:00 2009-10-15T10:47:42+00:00 restricted

Can British athletes beat Usain Bolt in the 2012 Olympics?

BBC Learning English, audio programme, speed, athletics, athletes, Usain Bolt, running shoes, fast tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-10-08:1863543 1863543 2009-10-08T14:53:44+00:00 2009-10-08T13:52:46+00:00 restricted

Are you scared of anything? Andrea and Jean find out more about phobias in this audio programme.

Phobias 恐惧症, Audio programmes 音频精选 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-10-08:1861793 1861793 2009-10-08T12:32:21+00:00 2009-10-08T12:07:43+00:00 restricted

It still worth going to university? What makes a new graduate stand out from the rest of the crowd?

university, students, applications, universities, recession, bbc learning english tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-10-01:1790838 1790838 2009-10-01T12:01:14+00:00 2009-10-01T10:58:46+00:00 restricted

Feifei interviews Emmet, our new blogger. Why is he studying Mandarin and what does he know about China?

emmet conlon o'reilly, blogger, web diary, student, irish, ireland, interview, feifei feng, learning mandarin tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-09-24:1718960 1718960 2009-09-24T15:49:31+00:00 2009-09-24T14:46:05+00:00 restricted

Helen Hu finds out why swans can sometimes be a pest in the UK.

BBC, Learning, English, Swan, Pest, birds tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-09-24:1715470 1715470 2009-09-24T15:42:49+00:00 2009-09-24T11:03:14+00:00 restricted

This week's audio programme visits the Queen's home.

Buckingham Palace, 白金汉宫, Audio Programme, 音频精选 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-09-22:1692321 1692321 2009-09-22T15:57:15+00:00 2009-09-22T13:06:59+00:00 restricted

What's the weather really like in the UK? And are the British a nation of grumblers? Find out more with Li and Helen.

BBC Learning English, audio programme, weather, grumble, rain, cold, hot, umbrella tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-09-17:1644345 1644345 2009-09-17T16:14:49+00:00 2009-09-17T15:36:09+00:00 restricted

There are many British-born Chinese people living in London but are they in touch with their cultural past?

audio programmes, ELT audio, Chinese Folk Tales in London 中国社区 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-09-17:1640650 1640650 2009-09-17T12:43:15+00:00 2009-09-17T12:26:07+00:00 restricted

If you are desperate for cash, where can you go? This audio programme will tell you.

Pawnbroker, 当铺 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-09-10:1567640 1567640 2009-09-10T15:34:44+00:00 2009-09-10T15:30:46+00:00 restricted

William Kremer goes on a garden safari; a special event in which people open up their private gardens.

BBC Learning English, audio programme, garden, safari, gardening tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-09-10:1565612 1565612 2009-09-10T14:14:11+00:00 2009-09-10T13:22:11+00:00 restricted

How easy is it to take a break from the daily grind? While some people find it impossible, others have no problem at all.

audio programmes, ELT audio, switching off, relax, immerse, take one's mind off something, listening, learning English tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-09-03:1495740 1495740 2009-09-03T16:22:43+00:00 2009-09-03T16:16:33+00:00 restricted

Cancan is a type of dance that originated in France 150 years ago. But did you know that it was men who started it?

BBC Learning English, audio programme, Cancan, dancing, music tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-09-03:1490819 1490819 2009-09-03T13:09:59+00:00 2009-09-03T10:46:03+00:00 restricted

This year is the 100th anniversary of the creation of the first youth hostel. Jo and Li find out why they are still so popular in the UK.

youth hostels, students, young people, travel, walking, hiking, countryside, bbc learning english audio programme tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-08-27:1419339 1419339 2009-08-27T15:09:11+00:00 2009-08-27T14:07:18+00:00 restricted

Ever since money was invented people have tried to fake it. Can you spot a real note from a fake one?

Banknotes, money, fake tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-08-26:1407229 1407229 2009-08-27T18:14:54+08:00 2009-08-26T22:17:02+08:00 restricted

Meet a living legend in British entertainment who has been on television for more than fifty years.

audio programmes, ELT audio, Bruce Forsyth 布鲁斯▪福塞斯 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-08-20:1345617 1345617 2009-08-20T21:52:03+08:00 2009-08-20T19:51:12+08:00 restricted

The name's Fleming, Ian Fleming. The man who wrote 14 James Bond novels. But what was he really like?

Ian Fleming, James Bond, 007 tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-08-19:1334668 1334668 2009-08-19T15:38:12+00:00 2009-08-19T14:56:37+00:00 restricted

Many British actors have made it in Hollywood. Andrea Rose and Jean Dong find out why they are so popular.

audio programmes, ELT audio, listening, learning English, brits in hollywood, film, television, kate winslet, keira knightley, actors, cinema, james mcavoy tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-08-08:1215732 1215732 2009-08-08T01:08:46+08:00 2009-08-08T01:06:01+08:00 restricted

Some people love him and others don’t. So what do you think about actor, Hugh Grant?

Hugh Grant, actor, British, BBC Learning English tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-08-08:1215253 1215253 2009-08-08T00:33:28+08:00 2009-08-08T00:22:13+08:00 restricted

Sir Winston Churchill was a great speaker. Andrea and Jean find out more about him in this programme.

Winston Churchill, prime minister, BBC Learning English, UK tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-08-07:1214529 1214529 2009-08-07T23:58:11+08:00 2009-08-07T23:39:46+08:00 restricted

Find out in today’s programme what still makes Charles Dickens' books great.

Charles Dickens, author, English, British, UK, BBC Learning English tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-08-07:1212745 1212745 2009-08-07T23:12:25+08:00 2009-08-07T22:03:17+08:00 restricted

Have you ever wondered what makes a great actor? Take a listen to Dame Judi Dench, one of Britain’s finest actresses to find out how it all began.

Judi Dench, actress, bbc learning english tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-08-07:1209155 1209155 2009-08-07T18:33:54+08:00 2009-08-07T17:47:06+08:00 restricted

She is the only woman to have ever been Prime Minister of Britain. Meet Margaret or 'Maggie' Thatcher.

bbc learning english, audio programmes, margaret thatcher, prime minister, uk tag:www.bbcukchina.com,2009-08-06:1199419 1199419 2009-08-07T17:52:04+08:00 2009-08-06T20:17:35+08:00 restricted

Henry VIII is infamous for having six wives and executing two of them. But what was he really like?