Choses à Savoir

Apprendre l'anglais avec l'actu

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Je m'appelle Ben, je vis à Londres et je vous propose d'apprendre l'anglais en utilisant l'actu ! Learn English With News. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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Snake on plane forces pilot to make emergency landing 09.04.2023 7:34

The pilot felt “something cold” slide across his lower back... Read while you listen by joining the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Bellringers needed for King Charles’s coronation 06.04.2023 6:30

There are supposed to be 38,000 church bells ringing to mark the coronation! If you want to read the transcript of the news story while you listen, and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz, you can find both of those things on Ben's fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Bear meat can now be bought… in a Japanese vending machine! 05.04.2023 6:19

Also available in the vending machine: whale meat and snail-in-a-can! Join the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Oscar winner told to return award in April Fools prank 03.04.2023 5:37

Canadian writer Sarah Polley said her daughter "swung low" Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Amsterdam tells tourists looking for a ‘messy’ weekend to stay away 30.03.2023 8:20

The online campaign will target British men in particular! Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

A headteacher was forced to resign after showing pupils images of Michelangelo’s David… and now she’ll receive a prize from the city of Florence 29.03.2023 5:54

Do you think the teacher should have been forced to resign? Read the episode transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Can body odour work as an anxiety therapy? 27.03.2023 6:24

According to Swedish researchers, sniffing sweat can help with anxiety therapy. Read the full transcript of today's news story and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

“I hate Europeans!”: Waitress in United States furious with $70 tip 26.03.2023 8:03

Some European customers clearly didn't want to accept the US tipping customs... Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz by joining the fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Drew Barrymore defends ‘grumpy’ but ‘hilarious’ Hugh Grant after awkward red carpet interview 23.03.2023 7:54

The actress said that that's the 'real' Hugh Grant. You can read the transcript of today's episode plus do a comprehension quiz to test your understanding: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Which country has been named the happiest in the world for the sixth year running? 22.03.2023 5:56

The happiness report considers six variables: GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, generosity, and absence of corruption. Join the Learn English with Ben fan club today to access the transcript of today's episode plus a video comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Australian man breaks record for longest surf session 20.03.2023 6:37

Blake Johnston was "pretty cooked" after the challenge. Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Widowed geese meet and fall in love thanks to personal advert on Facebook 19.03.2023 8:17

After her partner's death, Blossom was set to spend the rest of her life alone. Do you want to test your understanding of today's news story? Do the quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The world’s happiest country to offer a masterclass in happiness 16.03.2023 5:47

You can enter a competition to "find your inner Finn" and learn how to be happy. You can also read the transcript of today's episode and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Research finds that Mediterranean diet may lower risk of dementia 15.03.2023 6:56

A diet of seafood, nuts, vegetables and grains was found to reduce the risk by almost a quarter. Transcript and quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Revolt at the BBC after presenter suspended for breaking impartiality rules 13.03.2023 5:52

Presenter and former footballer Gary Lineker tweeted criticism of the UK government's asylum policy. Read the transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

City of Toronto in the doghouse after putting ‘No barking’ sign in dog park 12.03.2023 7:35

Dog owners in Toronto have described a new sign put up in a dog park as “lunacy”. If you want to read the transcript and do the video comprehension quiz, join the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Nouveau podcast: Choses à Savoir Actu 09.03.2023 1:15

Je vous propose de découvrir le podcast Actu , un récap' quotidien de l'actualité en moins de 7 minutes: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choses-%C3%A0-savoir-actu/id1668258253 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jGBHbZGDe8U51nLDXAbco Deezer: https://deezer.com/show/5657137 Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Owl rescued after sneaking onto cruise ship for two week holiday 09.03.2023 8:23

The bird enjoyed a cruise around the Caribbean. Do you want to test your understanding of today's news story? Check out the video comprehension quiz which is available along with the full transcript over on the Learn English with Ben fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

US-made gruyere cheese can be called ‘gruyere’, court rules 08.03.2023 6:41

Is gruyere really gruyere if it's not made in Gruyere? Read the full episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Woman buys fish for dinner, freezes it for 48 hours and then discovers it’s still alive! 06.03.2023 7:29

She called its recovery a "miracle"! Read the transcript and do the comprehension quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Kissing device invented for long-distance lovers 05.03.2023 5:38

A new device intends to replicate the sensation of kissing your partner. Test your understanding with a video comprehension quiz and transcript available on the fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

New proposed law in Florida would ban dogs from sticking heads out car windows 02.03.2023 5:50

Drivers also wouldn't be allowed to keep dogs on their laps. Read the transcript and do the quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Starbucks launches olive oil coffee in Italy 01.03.2023 6:33

Would you get an olive oil infused coffee? Read the transcript and do the quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Anger over decision to make changes to Roald Dahl’s children’s books 27.02.2023 6:33

Roald Dahl’s famous children’s books are being rewritten to remove any language deemed offensive by the publisher Puffin. Want to test your understanding of today's news story? Do the comprehension now: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Heinz offers boat to man who survived nearly a month at sea on only ketchup and seasoning 26.02.2023 6:56

Could you survive a month at sea on only ketchup? Read the transcript and do the quiz: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.