Learn English With News

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  • Episode 119: Three Italian friends fly to Ireland to return lost wedding ring

    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.

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    16 min
  • Episode 118: Man saves coins for three years to buy new scooter

    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 now for just £19.99. Find out more on my website: learnenglishwithben.com or enrol directly here: https://learnenglishwithben.thinkific.com/products/courses/english-grammar-course 

    15 min
  • Episode 117: Tesla unveils ‘flying’ car

    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/products/courses/english-grammar-course 

     

    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.

     

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    Website: learnenglishwithben.com

    Email: [email protected] - send me an email if you're interested in classes 

    21 min
  • Episode 116: Delhi searches for its “chonkiest” dog

    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/english-grammar-course

    12 min
  • Episode 115: Six-year-old Chinese girl breaks Rubik’s Cube record

    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 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 

    16 min
  • Episode 114: Library book returned after 132 years & Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians

    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 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 

     

    13 min
  • Episode 113: Apple launches its first foldable iPhone

    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 touch if you'd like to organise a trial class. Visit my website for more details or email me: [email protected]

    And 'The Essentials of English' my new online course is coming very very soon!

    15 min
  • Episode 112: Australia considers giving people more control over social media algorithms

    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 the month of September. Get in touch if you'd like to organise a trial class. Visit my website for more details or email me: [email protected]

    And 'The Essentials of English' my new online course is coming very very soon!

    18 min
  • Episode 111: 1,800 volunteers help move a Japanese castle back to its original location

    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 month of September. Get in touch if you'd like to organise a trial class. Visit my website for more details or email me: [email protected]

    And 'The Essentials of English' my new online course is coming very very soon!

    17 min
  • Episode 110: Dolly Parton tribute and Wales mountain queue jumpers

    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: firstly about Dolly Parton's passing, and secondly, some very British drama up a Welsh mountain. 

    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

     

    13 min

About Learn English With News

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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…