Learn English With News

Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a wrestler who believes he has broken a world record for pulling a ship...with his teeth!  This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–C1+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension with real news in English. Get the full transcript, vocabulary...

Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about an American woman who finally returned a key to a university after 40 years!  In the grammar section, you’ll learn how to use indefinite articles - a and an, with examples from the story. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2) who want to improve vocabulary, gra...

Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about how the hot summer has put the World Conker Championship in jeopardy.  In the grammar section, you’ll learn how to use the Future Simple tense, with examples from the story. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and list...

Practise your English listening, vocabulary, and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about three Austrian nuns who ran away from their care home to return to their old convent. In the grammar section, you’ll learn the difference between the past simple and the present perfect, with examples from the story — perfect for intermediate learners (B1–B2) who want to im...

In today's news, a four-year mystery about a wedding guest is finally solved! In the grammar section, we look at participial phrases. Read the episode transcript 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...

In today's news, a cat goes missing twice, and both times is found at a pub 50km away. In non-cat-related grammar content, we look at how to use modals verbs for deduction (might, must, might have, must have etc). 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...

In today's news, a mystery 'Formula One' driver spotted on the roads of the Czech Republic has finally been caught. We also look at some important car vocabulary. 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/learnenglishwithb...

In today's news, after 80 years, a stolen painting has been located and recovered in the coastal city of Mar Del Plata. We also look at how we use the word 'whose' to connect ideas. 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.co...

In today's news, a man has apologised for taking a hat from a young boy at the tennis. We also look at -ed and -ing adjectives. 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...

In today's news, Ben explains how you can become a world record breaker! We'll also be discussing how to use superlatives. 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....

Great news - I'm now taking bookings for new students! And to help you get started, I’m offering 10% off if you book a course of 5 or 10 online lessons before the end of August. Whether you want to improve your speaking, prepare for an exam, or feel more confident at work, I can help. If you're interested, send me an email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com. In today's news, we look at how Hong Kong...

Great news - I'm now taking bookings for new students! And to help you get started, I’m offering 10% off if you book a course of 5 or 10 online lessons before the end of August. Whether you want to improve your speaking, prepare for an exam, or feel more confident at work, I can help. If you're interested, send me an email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com. In today's news story, a Swedish town is...

Great news - I'm now taking bookings for new students! And to help you get started, I’m offering 10% off if you book a course of 5 or 10 online lessons before the end of August. Whether you want to improve your speaking, prepare for an exam, or feel more confident at work, I can help. If you're interested, send me an email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com. In today's news, there are now MORE words...

Great news - I'm now taking bookings for new students! And to help you get started, I’m offering 10% off if you book a course of 5 or 10 online lessons before the end of August. Whether you want to improve your speaking, prepare for an exam, or feel more confident at work, I can help. If you're interested, send me an email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com. In today's news, two states fight over th...

In today's news story, UK recipe website Good Food has offended an entire nation!  We also look at three times the Brits have upset other countries over their version of foreign dishes.    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 pat...

In today's news story, grannies in Japan are now available to rent for numerous chores and support. In the grammar section, we practise uncountable nouns. 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 m...

Great news - I'm now taking bookings for new students! And to help you get started, I’m offering 10% off if you book a course of 5 or 10 lessons before the end of August. Whether you want to improve your speaking, prepare for an exam, or feel more confident at work, I can help. If you're interested, send me an email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com.   In today's news story, Amsterdam is literally...

In today's news, an Airbnb guest gets a nasty surprise after checking out early... We also look at the difference between 'eventually' and 'finally'. 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 i...

In today's news story, China is looking for ways to increase its birth rate.  We'll also be talking about how we use 'a' and 'per' for quantity and frequency.  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...

In today's news, a widower is tricked into thinking he will marry a former French beauty queen.  In the grammar section, we practise using 'would' to speak about the future from a past perspective. 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....

In today's news story, we discuss THAT viral video from the Coldplay concert. In the grammar section, we look at how to use 'either...or', 'neither...nor', and 'both...and'. 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/learne...

In today's news, a big change to the voting system in the UK. In the grammar section, we'll be looking at the various ways we use the preposition 'by'. 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...

In today's news story, a "miracle" rescue of a German backpacker who got lost in the outback of Western Australia. In the grammar section, we discuss compound adjectives! I’ve created a short survey to find out what you like about the podcast, what you'd like more of, and how I can improve it for you. It only takes two or three minutes, and your feedback will make a big difference. Here's the link...

In today's news story, a new Dubai restaurant is set to use AI to design their menu. Is this the end of the restaurant experience as we know it?! I’ve created a short survey to find out what you like about the podcast, what you'd like more of, and how I can improve it for you. It only takes two or three minutes, and your feedback will make a big difference. Here's the link: https://docs.google.com...

In today's news story, we find out about the reopening of the Seine for open water swimming. We also discuss why so many people are turning to open water swimming as a new hobby! I’ve created a short survey to find out what you like about the podcast, what you'd like more of, and how I can improve it for you. It only takes two or three minutes, and your feedback will make a big difference. Here's...