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| Episode 111: 1,800 volunteers help move a Japanese castle back to its original location | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:16:47 | |
Would you volunteer to help move a castle? That's the subject of today's news story out of Japan. We'll also be studying prepositions of movement and position. Join the fan club to access a grammar quiz and the full transcript with glossary: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben I also have a back to school September offer: 10% off private online classes (5 or 10 hour course) if you book during the month of September. Get in touch if you'd like to organise a trial class. Visit my website for more details or email me: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com And 'The Essentials of English' my new online course is coming very very soon! | |||
| Episode 110: Dolly Parton tribute and Wales mountain queue jumpers | 27 août 2026 | 00:12:54 | |
Some news - I’ve been working on something special: an English course covering the most important grammar points, from the present perfect and uncountable nouns to conditionals. It’s affordable and accessible to everyone, with texts, listening, grammar and speaking practice. And it’s coming very soon! For more information, visit my website: learnenglishwithben.com Today we have a DOUBLE news story: firstly about Dolly Parton's passing, and secondly, some very British drama up a Welsh mountain. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.
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| Episode 109: Giant whales move into warmer East Greenland waters | 21 août 2026 | 00:14:09 | |
Some news - I’ve been working on something special: an English course covering the most important grammar points, from the present perfect and uncountable nouns to conditionals. It’s affordable and accessible to everyone, with texts, listening, grammar and speaking practice. And it’s coming very soon! For more information, visit my website: learnenglishwithben.com In today's episode, how climate change is affecting the world's biggest whales. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.
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| Episode 108: Once in a generation solar eclipse wows crowds across Europe | 13 août 2026 | 00:12:23 | |
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| Episode 107: Waste workers help €1m lottery winner find lost ticket | 10 août 2026 | 00:13:33 | |
In today's news, a lottery winner narrowly avoids disaster! And in the grammar section, we'll take a look at the past perfect simple tense. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.
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| Episode 106: Restauranteur faces prison for using ants in dessert | 31 juil. 2026 | 00:11:40 | |
In today's news, an usual dessert topping could lead to prison for one restauranteur...
Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.
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| Episode 105: Japanese men encouraged to wear shorts to the office | 23 juil. 2026 | 00:13:50 | |
In today's news, we find out how Japanese office workers are staying cooler in the midst of a heatwave. We also look at how to use plural nouns. Check out the fan club page for transcripts, quizzes and updates about Ben's upcoming online course: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben
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| Episode 104: Man nearly sucked out of window in middle of Ryanair flight | 13 juil. 2026 | 00:11:05 | |
In today's news, a nightmare situation for anyone scared of flying... Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.
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| Episode 103: Pubs in England allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match | 03 juil. 2026 | 00:13:14 | |
In today's news, some good news for England football fans before their last 16 World Cup tie against Mexico. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.
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| Episode 102 - World Cup stories: The heroic rise of the Cape Verde keeper | 22 juin 2026 | 00:11:37 | |
In today's news, we find out how a World Cup goalkeeper has gained millions of social media followers overnight! Read the transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.
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| Episode 101 - World Cup stories: Pickles the Dog who saved the World Cup | 15 juin 2026 | 00:12:30 | |
For today's news story, we go back in time 60 years and learn about a dog who saved the World Cup. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.
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| Episode 100: Everest guide survives six days alone on the mountain | 08 juin 2026 | 00:19:30 | |
In today's news, a guide gets lucky up Everest. I'll also be sharing my own lucky escape up a mountain in Croatia. It's episode 100! So for today's episode, the transcript and comprehension quiz are available for free! Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben
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| Episode 99: Italian hotel wins court battle over tap water | 01 juin 2026 | 00:13:24 | |
In today's news, should tap water be free and available at all restaurants? Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.
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| Episode 98: What is ‘Spygate’ and why is it causing controversy in English football? | 25 mai 2026 | 00:13:36 | |
In today's episode, we discuss a big controversy called 'Spygate'.
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| Episode 97: World Cup final to feature first ever halftime show | 18 mai 2026 | 00:15:10 | |
In today's news, we find out who is playing the first ever World Cup final half time show. In the grammar section, we practise using the phrase 'to be/get used to...' Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English | |||
| Episode 96: German tourist wins compensation in “sunbed war” holiday dispute | 11 mai 2026 | 00:16:23 | |
In today's news, an angry tourist and his quest for sun bed justice! We also look at how to use 'although' and 'despite'. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 95: Bus driver’s training day ends in the River Seine | 05 mai 2026 | 00:19:39 | |
In today's news, a bad day at the office for a trainee bus driver. In the grammar section, we look at how to use the preposition 'to' with the gerund. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 94: “Timmy”: the lost whale in the Baltic Sea which has captured national attention in Germany | 27 avr. 2026 | 00:13:12 | |
In today's news, the story of "Timmy" the lost whale, whose story has gone viral in Germany and beyond. We also study modal verbs in today's episode. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English | |||
| Episode 93: Escaped zoo wolf captured after week on the run | 20 avr. 2026 | 00:16:53 | |
In today's news, a wolf on the run in South Korea! We also look at how we talk about how we spend our time. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English | |||
| Episode 92: Artemis II astronauts return safely after historic moon mission | 13 avr. 2026 | 00:15:50 | |
In today's news, four astronauts are back on Earth after their moon mission. We'll also take a look at how we use the present perfect to speak about first times. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English | |||
| Episode 91: Robotaxi malfunction causes chaos in China | 06 avr. 2026 | 00:13:27 | |
In today's news, robotaxi chaos in Wuhan! We also look at how to use the word 'while'. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English | |||
| Episode 90: Finland named happiest country for ninth year in a row | 30 mars 2026 | 00:16:08 | |
Once again, according to the World Happiness Report, Finland is the happiest country in the world. On today's episode, we'll discuss that and do some pronunciation practice. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English | |||
| Episode 89: Men charged for trying to smuggle ANTS out of Kenya | 23 mars 2026 | 00:15:36 | |
Ants are usually seen as horrible pests, but in today's news, two men are in trouble for trying to smuggle them out of Kenya to sell as pets! We also look at how we use the words 'each' and 'every'. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English | |||
| Episode 88: Sneaky fox boards cargo ship in England and arrives in New York | 16 mars 2026 | 00:14:28 | |
In today's news, we hear about a fox's incredible journey across the Atlantic! We also look at five expressions where we compare people to animals. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English | |||
| Episode 87: Woman uses phone tracker to locate husband buried under avalanche | 09 mars 2026 | 00:13:05 | |
Today's news story is about how a woman used a phone tracker to locate her husband in an avalanche. We’ll also be looking at how we use the verb ‘get’. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 86: Anonymous donor gifts 21kg of gold to help repair Japanese city’s water system | 02 mars 2026 | 00:14:26 | |
In today's episode, a huge secret donation has been made in Japan to repair a city's water system. We'll also look at three other HUGE donations to communities around the world. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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| Episode 85: Loyal cemetery dog inspires new law in Brazil | 23 févr. 2026 | 00:17:10 | |
In today's news, pets and their owners can now be buried together in the state of São Paulo. In the grammar section, we talk about prepositions of place. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 84: Private island off Welsh coast on sale for £350,000 | 16 févr. 2026 | 00:16:11 | |
In today's news, a private island for sale! In the grammar section, we'll look at modal verbs. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English | |||
| Episode 83: ‘The Great Potato Rescue’ prevents 4 million kilos being wasted in Germany | 09 févr. 2026 | 00:14:16 | |
In today's news, free potatoes in Germany! We'll also look at the difference between 'remember' and 'remind'. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.
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| Episode 82: Alex Honnold completes Taipei 101 climb live on Netflix | 02 févr. 2026 | 00:11:33 | |
In today's news, a daredevil climbs up a skyscraper, broadcasted LIVE! In the grammar section, we'll learn how to use the adverb 'hardly'. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.
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| Episode 81: Cows might be more intelligent than we think | 26 janv. 2026 | 00:15:22 | |
Get 10% of one-to-one English classes with Ben by booking a 5 or 10 hour course in January. Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com or visit learnenglishwithben.com for more information. In today's news, evidence that cows are not as stupid as we once thought! We also practise the present perfect tense for states that started in the past and continue into the present. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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| Episode 80: Chinese surgeons save patient’s ear by attaching it to foot | 19 janv. 2026 | 00:16:40 | |
Get 10% of one-to-one English classes with Ben by booking a 5 or 10 hour course in January. Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com or visit learnenglishwithben.com for more information. In today's news, an incredible operation to save a woman's ear by putting it on.... her foot! We also look at how to use the verb 'to last'. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English | |||
| Episode 79: Tennis tournament organisers admit error after bizarre performance goes viral | 12 janv. 2026 | 00:15:35 | |
Get 10% of one-to-one English classes with Ben by booking a 5 or 10 hour course in January. Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com or visit learnenglishwithben.com for more information. In today's news, a tennis match goes viral for all the wrong reasons. In the grammar section, we'll practise adverbs. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 78: Swedish company trials ‘friendship hour’ to combat loneliness | 05 janv. 2026 | 00:15:38 | |
Get 10% of one-to-one English classes with Ben by booking a 5 or 10 hour course in January. Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com or visit learnenglishwithben.com for more information. In today's news, a new idea to reduce loneliness. In the grammar section, we'll look at reduced relative clauses. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 77: Family reunited with missing cat after five years in ‘Christmas miracle’ | 29 déc. 2025 | 00:14:47 | |
In today's news, a cat returns after 5 years! We'll also practise the past perfect tense. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 76: Japanese woman marries AI character | 23 déc. 2025 | 00:15:54 | |
In today's news, we find out about a woman who married her AI... This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 75: Swiss yodelling added to UNESCO cultural heritage list | 18 déc. 2025 | 00:11:59 | |
In today's news, we talk about how a traditional Swiss art form is being protected. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 74: Australia’s social media ban for under 16s comes into effect | 15 déc. 2025 | 00:14:44 | |
In today's news, we find out about Australia's new social media ban for under 16s. In the grammar section, we look at how we use 'wish + would'. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 73: Germany reintroduces voluntary military service | 11 déc. 2025 | 00:11:52 | |
In today's news, we take a look at Germany's new plan to get more young people to sign up for military service. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 72: Pavarotti’s family angered after statue of singer frozen knee-deep in ice-rink | 08 déc. 2025 | 00:16:58 | |
In today's news, a controversy involving a statue of Pavarotti and an ice rink. In the grammar section, we talk about how to use the passive voice to be more diplomatic. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 71: Runaway Austrian nuns allowed to stay at convent… if they stay off social media | 04 déc. 2025 | 00:16:04 | |
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today's story is an update on the Austrian nuns who escaped from a care home to return to their convent. We'll also be looking at synonyms of the word 'if'. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 70: Man accused of dressing up as dead mother to claim her pension | 01 déc. 2025 | 00:14:51 | |
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a man who pretended to be his dead mother! (If you don't like dark stories, maybe you should skip this one!) We’ll also look at a common false friend. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 69: Titanic passenger’s gold watch sells for record breaking amount | 27 nov. 2025 | 00:15:07 | |
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a pocket watch from the Titanic which has broken records. We’ll also look at how we use the verb ‘make’. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 68: Paul McCartney releases almost silent track to protest AI music theft | Using 'Without' | 24 nov. 2025 | 00:17:02 | |
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about Paul McCartney's new, silent recording! We also look at how to use the preposition 'without'. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 67: Man steals bus in Canada - but continues picking up passengers | Transport Phrasal Verbs | 19 nov. 2025 | 00:18:11 | |
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a man who stole a bus in Canada...but continued picking up passengers! We also look at some phrasal verbs related to the topic of transport. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 66: Shouting at seagulls stops them stealing your food, researchers say | 17 nov. 2025 | 00:14:23 | |
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about how to keep seagulls away from your food! We also look at how to use the preposition 'at'. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 65: Miss Universe contestants walk out after host humiliates Miss Mexico | 13 nov. 2025 | 00:18:32 | |
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a controversial incident at the Miss Universe contest. You'll also practise sentence structures with three verbs: accuse, threaten and deny. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 64: Guilt-ridden man returns stolen skull 60 years later | 10 nov. 2025 | 00:15:31 | |
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about the return of a skull to a cathedral! You'll also learn the difference between 'after' and 'afterwards'. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 63: France launches croissant-scented stamps | 06 nov. 2025 | 00:11:44 | |
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about France's delicious new stamps (but please don't eat them!). This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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| Episode 62: Messages in a bottle found 100 years after World War One | 'For' and 'During' | 03 nov. 2025 | 00:16:25 | |
Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a message in a bottle found after 100 years. In the grammar section, you'll learn about how to use 'for' and 'during'. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)
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