Learn English With News

By Ben Holt

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 h... more

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The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.

Learn English With News episodes:

December 18, 2025 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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12min
December 15, 2025 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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15min
December 11, 2025 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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12min
December 08, 2025 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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17min
December 04, 2025 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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17min
December 01, 2025 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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15min
November 27, 2025 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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16min
November 24, 2025 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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18min
November 19, 2025 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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19min
November 17, 2025 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
...more
15min

FAQs about Learn English With News:

How many episodes does Learn English With News have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.