Ben Holt
Learn English With News
Welcome to Learn English With News, the podcast that helps you learn English through real-world news! Each episode, I’ll break down the latest stories, explain key vocabulary and grammar points, and help you develop your speaking skills with discussion questions.
Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: learnenglishwithben88.podbean.com
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Ben Holt
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Latest episode
Nov 2, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 119: Three Italian friends fly to Ireland to return lost wedding ring 02.11.2026 16:00
In today's news, a Lord of the Rings inspired tale about three Italians returning a lost ring! We’ll also practise using the word ‘little’ with nouns. Did you know that my new course The Essentials of English is out now. It's just £19.99 for a limited time so enrol now! https://learnenglishwithben.thinkific.com/products/courses/english-grammar-course Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - Fo...
Episode 118: Man saves coins for three years to buy new scooter 26.10.2026 14:11
In today's news story, a man saves up all of his coins to buy himself a big present! In the grammar section, we look at using the gerund (verb-ing) after prepositions, verbs and phrases. Try the exercise to practise also available on Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Have you checked out the new Learn English With Ben online course yet? It's called The Essentials of English, and it's out no...
Episode 117: Tesla unveils ‘flying’ car 19.10.2026 20:10
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Tesla's new 'flying' car! In the episode we also look at how to use direct and reported speech. Have you checked out the new Learn English With Ben online course yet? It's called The Essentials of English, and it's out now for just £19.99. Find out more on my website: learnenglishwithben.com or enrol directly here: https://learnenglishwithben.thinkific.com/pr...
Episode 116: Delhi searches for its “chonkiest” dog 05.10.2026 11:32
In today's news story, who was crowned Delhi's fattest dog? Read the transcript with glossary, and do the comprehension quiz to test your understanding. Join the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben My new course 'The Essentials of English', is available now, for just £19.99. Take advantage of the introductory offer and enrol today: https://learnenglishwithben.thinkific.com/products/courses/e...
Episode 115: Six-year-old Chinese girl breaks Rubik’s Cube record 28.09.2026 15:05
In today's news, we find out about one of the fastest, and youngest Rubik's Cube solvers! We also look at the phrase 'to take (time)'. My September deal gives you 10% off 5 or 10 hour courses with me! Visit learnenglishwithben.com and get in touch! 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...
Episode 114: Library book returned after 132 years & Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians 21.09.2026 12:57
Two news stories for you today, starting with some news about Japan's ageing population, and then about an overdue library book. My September deal gives you 10% off 5 or 10 hour courses with me! Visit learnenglishwithben.com and get in touch! 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 trans...
Episode 113: Apple launches its first foldable iPhone 14.09.2026 14:36
In today's tech news, a new style of iPhone... but will it sell?! We'll also be practising how to use the phrase 'to get used to...'. 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 tou...
Episode 112: Australia considers giving people more control over social media algorithms 10.09.2026 17:30
In today's news, a possible change to how people in Australia get their social media content. The grammar section focuses on how we use 'could', 'would' and 'should'. 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 t...
Episode 111: 1,800 volunteers help move a Japanese castle back to its original location 03.09.2026 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 mont...
Episode 110: Dolly Parton tribute and Wales mountain queue jumpers 27.08.2026 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...
Episode 109: Giant whales move into warmer East Greenland waters 21.08.2026 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 c...
Episode 108: Once in a generation solar eclipse wows crowds across Europe 13.08.2026 12:23
Support the podcast: Join the fan club for transcripts and quizzes: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes
Episode 107: Waste workers help €1m lottery winner find lost ticket 10.08.2026 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...
Episode 106: Restauranteur faces prison for using ants in dessert 31.07.2026 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. Patreon: patreon.com/learnengl...
Episode 105: Japanese men encouraged to wear shorts to the office 23.07.2026 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 Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan cl...
Episode 104: Man nearly sucked out of window in middle of Ryanair flight 13.07.2026 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. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For tra...
Episode 103: Pubs in England allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match 03.07.2026 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. Patreon: pa...
Episode 102 - World Cup stories: The heroic rise of the Cape Verde keeper 22.06.2026 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. Patreon: patreo...
Episode 101 - World Cup stories: Pickles the Dog who saved the World Cup 15.06.2026 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. Patreon: patreon.com/...
Episode 100: Everest guide survives six days alone on the mountain 08.06.2026 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 Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Buy Me A Coffee:...
Episode 99: Italian hotel wins court battle over tap water 01.06.2026 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. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - F...
Episode 98: What is ‘Spygate’ and why is it causing controversy in English football? 25.05.2026 13:36
In today's episode, we discuss a big controversy called 'Spygate'. 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. Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For tran...
Episode 97: World Cup final to feature first ever halftime show 18.05.2026 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:...
Episode 96: German tourist wins compensation in “sunbed war” holiday dispute 11.05.2026 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: learnenglis...
Episode 95: Bus driver’s training day ends in the River Seine 05.05.2026 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: learnenglishwith...
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