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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.

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    Episode 96: German tourist wins compensation in “sunbed war” holiday dispute

    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: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 95: Bus driver’s training day ends in the River Seine

    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: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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

    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: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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

    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: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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

    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: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 91: Robotaxi malfunction causes chaos in China

    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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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

    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 quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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

    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 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: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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

    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/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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

    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/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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

    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 comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English  

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    Episode 85: Loyal cemetery dog inspires new law in Brazil

    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/learnenglishwithben Other links: – Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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

    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: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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

    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: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: [email protected] - send me an email if you're interested in classes 

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

    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 and to join now.   Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: [email protected] - send me an email if you're interested in classes 

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    Episode 81: Cows might be more intelligent than we think

    Get 10% of one-to-one English classes with Ben by booking a 5 or 10 hour course in January. Email: [email protected] 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 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English  

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

    Get 10% of one-to-one English classes with Ben by booking a 5 or 10 hour course in January. Email: [email protected] 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 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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

    Get 10% of one-to-one English classes with Ben by booking a 5 or 10 hour course in January. Email: [email protected] 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, 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 78: Swedish company trials ‘friendship hour’ to combat loneliness

    Get 10% of one-to-one English classes with Ben by booking a 5 or 10 hour course in January. Email: [email protected] or visit learnenglishwithben.com for more information. In today's news, a new idea to reduce loneliness. In the grammar section, we'll look at reduced relative clauses. 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 77: Family reunited with missing cat after five years in ‘Christmas miracle’

    In today's news, a cat returns after 5 years! We'll also practise the past perfect tense.  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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 76: Japanese woman marries AI character

    In today's news, we find out about a woman who married her AI... 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 75: Swiss yodelling added to UNESCO cultural heritage list

    In today's news, we talk about how a traditional Swiss art form is being protected.  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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 74: Australia’s social media ban for under 16s comes into effect

    In today's news, we find out about Australia's new social media ban for under 16s. In the grammar section, we look at how we use 'wish + would'. 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 73: Germany reintroduces voluntary military service

    In today's news, we take a look at Germany's new plan to get more young people to sign up for military service.  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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 72: Pavarotti’s family angered after statue of singer frozen knee-deep in ice-rink

    In today's news, a controversy involving a statue of Pavarotti and an ice rink. In the grammar section, we talk about how to use the passive voice to be more diplomatic. 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 71: Runaway Austrian nuns allowed to stay at convent… if they stay off social media

    Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today's story is an update on the Austrian nuns who escaped from a care home to return to their convent. We'll also be looking at synonyms of the word 'if'. 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 70: Man accused of dressing up as dead mother to claim her pension

    Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a man who pretended to be his dead mother! (If you don't like dark stories, maybe you should skip this one!) We’ll also look at a common false friend. 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 69: Titanic passenger’s gold watch sells for record breaking amount

    Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a pocket watch from the Titanic which has broken records. We’ll also look at how we use the verb ‘make’. 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 68: Paul McCartney releases almost silent track to protest AI music theft | Using 'Without'

    Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about Paul McCartney's new, silent recording!  We also look at how to use the preposition 'without'. 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 67: Man steals bus in Canada - but continues picking up passengers | Transport Phrasal Verbs

    Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a man who stole a bus in Canada...but continued picking up passengers! We also look at some phrasal verbs related to the topic of transport.  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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 66: Shouting at seagulls stops them stealing your food, researchers say

    Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about how to keep seagulls away from your food! We also look at how to use the preposition 'at'. 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 65: Miss Universe contestants walk out after host humiliates Miss Mexico

    Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a controversial incident at the Miss Universe contest. You'll also practise sentence structures with three verbs: accuse, threaten and deny. 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 64: Guilt-ridden man returns stolen skull 60 years later

    Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about the return of a skull to a cathedral! You'll also learn the difference between 'after' and 'afterwards'. 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 63: France launches croissant-scented stamps

    Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about France's delicious new stamps (but please don't eat them!). 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 62: Messages in a bottle found 100 years after World War One | 'For' and 'During'

    Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a message in a bottle found after 100 years. In the grammar section, you'll learn about how to use 'for' and 'during'. 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 61: German company uses Louvre heist for humorous marketing campaign | Possessives

    Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a German company’s clever marketing campaign. In the grammar section, you'll learn about possessives. 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 60: Woman with Parkinson’s disease plays clarinet during brain surgery

    Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a woman playing the clarinet during brain surgery.  In the grammar section, you'll learn about how to use the preposition 'back' in phrasal 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: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 59: Mystery of crocodile spotted by English canal solved

    Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about the sighting of a crocodile by a canal in England! 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 58: Aggressive swan that terrorised town calms down after finding ‘wife’

    Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about how an aggressive swan has calmed down after meeting his 'wife'. In the grammar section, you’ll learn how about the phrase 'to spend time'. 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 57: Green turtles saved from the brink of extinction | Present Perfect Simple

    Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. In today's news, some good news for green turtles! In the grammar section, we look at how to use the present perfect tense when talking about recent actions that connect to the present. 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 56: Spanish treasure worth $1 million found off Florida coast | Regular verbs pronunciation

    Practise your English listening, vocabulary, and pronunciation with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about $1m worth of Spanish treasure discovered off the coast of Florida. In the second part, you'll practise the pronunciation of regular verbs. This podcast is ideal for intermediate learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve their English comprehension. Extra Learning Materials: Get the full transcript (for free!), vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at Patreon to practise what you’ve learned: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben  Other Links & Contact: Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: [email protected] (for private classes) Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, English pronunciation, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 55: AI ‘actor’ causes controversy in Hollywood | Using 'want' with objects

    Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about how an AI actress called Tilly Norwood has managed to upset Hollywood! In the grammar section, you’ll learn how to use the verb 'want' with objects.  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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 54: Word Families | Brown bear wins Fat Bear Week 2025

    Practise your English listening, vocabulary, and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about a brown bear who, despite a broken jaw, won Fat Bear Week 2025!  In the grammar section, you’ll practise word families: words which share a root and meaning. 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 & Contact: Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: [email protected] (for private classes) Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, word families, vocabulary building, news in English

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    Episode 53: ‘Strongman’ wrestler pulls ship with teeth

    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 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: [email protected] (for private classes)

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    Episode 52: Indefinite Articles A and An | University Key Returned After 40 Years

    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, 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)

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    Episode 51: Future Simple | Small British Conkers

    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 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.com/learnenglishwithben – Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben – Website: learnenglishwithben.com – Email: [email protected] (for private classes)

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    Episode 50: Past Simple vs Present Perfect | Austrian Nuns on the Run

    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 improve their English comprehension. Extra Learning Materials: Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz (for free!) at Patreon to practise what you’ve learned: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben  Other Links & Contact: Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: [email protected] (for private classes) Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, past simple, present perfect, vocabulary building, news in English  

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    Episode 49: Mystery surrounding unknown wedding guest finally solved

    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 - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: [email protected] - send me an email if you're interested in classes

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    Episode 48: Missing cat found at pub 50km away… TWICE!

    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 bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.   Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: [email protected] - send me an email if you're interested in classes 

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    Episode 47: Formula 1-style car driver arrested in Czech Republic

    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/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.   Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben Website: learnenglishwithben.com Email: [email protected] - send me an email if you're interested in classes 

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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.

HOSTED BY

Ben Holt

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