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.

Author

Ben Holt

Category

Education

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 103: Pubs in England allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match 03.07.2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Episode 94: “Timmy”: the lost whale in the Baltic Sea which has captured national attention in Germany 27.04.2026

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: learnenglishwith...

Episode 93: Escaped zoo wolf captured after week on the run 20.04.2026

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@gm...

Episode 92: Artemis II astronauts return safely after historic moon mission 13.04.2026

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: lea...

Episode 91: Robotaxi malfunction causes chaos in China 06.04.2026

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.c...

Episode 90: Finland named happiest country for ninth year in a row 30.03.2026

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...

Episode 89: Men charged for trying to smuggle ANTS out of Kenya 23.03.2026

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 glos...

Episode 88: Sneaky fox boards cargo ship in England and arrives in New York 16.03.2026

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/lear...

Episode 87: Woman uses phone tracker to locate husband buried under avalanche 09.03.2026

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/l...

Episode 86: Anonymous donor gifts 21kg of gold to help repair Japanese city’s water system 02.03.2026

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 comprehe...

Episode 85: Loyal cemetery dog inspires new law in Brazil 23.02.2026

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...

Episode 84: Private island off Welsh coast on sale for £350,000 16.02.2026

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: buymea...

Episode 83: ‘The Great Potato Rescue’ prevents 4 million kilos being wasted in Germany 09.02.2026

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.   Patreon: p...

Episode 82: Alex Honnold completes Taipei 101 climb live on Netflix 02.02.2026

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...

Episode 81: Cows might be more intelligent than we think 26.01.2026

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 int...

Episode 80: Chinese surgeons save patient’s ear by attaching it to foot 19.01.2026

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...

Episode 79: Tennis tournament organisers admit error after bizarre performance goes viral 12.01.2026

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...

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