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In today's episode, thousands of Norwegians thought they had won the lottery... but hadn't!  In the grammar section, we look at how we use the past perfect tense. 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:...

In today's episode, a man jumped off a cruise ship to save his daughter who had fallen while having her photo taken!  In the grammar section, we'll be discussing the past continuous tense and doing a short exercise to practise.  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 quiz...

In today's news story, aggressive birds are causing serious problems in Scotland! In the grammar section, we'll be looking at how we use the word 'without'. 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.c...

In today's episode, a family in the Czech Republic have been charged with running a dental practice illegally! We'll also be discussing some interesting legal language.  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/learnengli...

In today's episode, we find out how two visitors damaged a valuable piece of art in Italy.  We'll also take a look at some other examples of expensive art getting damaged by members of the public.  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 hear about a cancer survivor who can't stop winning the lottery! In the grammar section, we look at the present perfect simple and present perfect continuous tenses. And we discuss whether winning the lottery is as good as it sounds... Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll g...

In today's news story, some potentially bad news for short men on dating apps!  In the grammar section we'll be looking at the 3rd conditional, and as a shorter man myself, I thought I'd share my thoughts on Tinder's new feature! 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 qui...

In today's episode, we find out why elderly ladies in Spanish villages are causing controversy. In the grammar section, we look at how we use the subjunctive in English. 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/learnengli...

In today's episode, Turkey is handing out fines to passengers who stand up before the seatbelt sign switches off! In the grammar section, we're talking about how we use 'yet' and 'already' in present perfect sentences. 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...

In today's news story, we look at how a Google Maps errors caused confusion in Germany. We'll also be discussing whether we're too dependant on GPS. 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 episode looks at the famous Gloucestershire cheese-rolling race. In the grammar section, we discuss possessive pronouns (mine, yours, ours 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 bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for mor...

In today's episode, a Norwegian man gets an unpleasant wake up call. We also take a look at the past continuous 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.   P...

In today's news story, a cat is caught trying to carry drugs into a prison! We'll also look at other examples of animals being used to smuggle things into prisons.  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/learnenglishwit...

In today's episode, we find out whether coeliac disease sufferers can kiss their bread-loving partners! We'll also take a look at the differences between 'little' and 'a little', and 'few' and 'a few'. 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 conte...

In today's episode, we find out how 5 people managed to survive a plane crash in an Amazonian swamp! We'll also be looking at how to use 'in the end', 'at the end', 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/...

In today's news, trains in Japan were delayed for an unusual reason... In the grammar section of today's episode, we'll look at how to use the verb 'want' with an object. 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.   Patr...

Today's news story is about a Mount Fuji climber who needed a rescue team TWICE! Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes Theme music: Richard Bodgers...

In today's news story, we look at how the blackout across Spain and Portugal affected people's lives.  We'll also study prepositions of place, and verbs of movement and position. For bonus content related to today's news story, including a transcript with glossary, and a comprehension quiz, head to the fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben   Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For...

Today's news story is all about a dog's miraculous survival. We also take a look at when we use the gerund (-ing) form after certain words and phrases.  We're celebrating reaching 10 episodes by releasing FREE bonus content on the Learn English With Ben Fan Club page. Get a full transcript of the news story with glossary, PLUS a video comprehension quiz to test your understanding of the story. Vis...

In today's episode, a town hall in the Netherlands regrets taking the rubbish out! We also look at examples of valuable items which were accidentally thrown away. For bonus content related to today's news story, including a transcript with glossary, and a comprehension quiz, head to the fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, compr...

In today's news story, we look at how the new pope will be elected. Plus, we consider how we use the passive voice, especially when describing processes.  For bonus content related to today's news story, including a transcript with glossary, and a comprehension quiz, head to the fan club page: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension...

Today's news story comes from China, where robots have taking part in a half marathon.   If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to subscribe and review, and check out the Learn English With Ben fan club page, where you'll find bonus content to accompany this news story: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tu...

Today's news story is about the possible discovery of life on another planet! If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to subscribe and review, and check out the Learn English With Ben fan club page, where you'll find bonus content to accompany this news story: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, jo...

In today's news story, we learn about a big development in the world of dentistry. We'll also study irregular plurals. If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to subscribe and review, and check out the Learn English With Ben fan club page, where you'll find bonus content to accompany this news story: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, compr...

In today's episode, we find out about the Dubai chocolate craze and why the founders are unhappy about 'copycat products'. We'll also study adverbs - how and when we use them. If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to subscribe and review, and check out the Learn English With Ben fan club page, where you'll find bonus content to accompany this news story: patreon.com/learnenglishwithbenPatreon:...