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 100 episodes available.

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June 08, 2026 Episode 100: Everest guide survives six days alone on the mountain
In today's news, a guide gets lucky up Everest.
I'll also be sharing my own lucky escape up a mountain in Croatia.
It's episode 100! So for today's episode, the transcript and comprehension quiz are available for free! Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben

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20min
June 01, 2026 Episode 99: Italian hotel wins court battle over tap water
In today's news, should tap water be free and available at all restaurants?
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
...more
14min
May 25, 2026 Episode 98: What is ‘Spygate’ and why is it causing controversy in English football?
In today's episode, we discuss a big controversy called 'Spygate'.

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
...more
14min
May 18, 2026 Episode 97: World Cup final to feature first ever halftime show
In today's news, we find out who is playing the first ever World Cup final half time show.
In the grammar section, we practise using the phrase 'to be/get used to...'
Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learnenglishwithben
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Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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16min
May 11, 2026 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
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17min
May 05, 2026 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
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– Email: [email protected] (for private classes)

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20min
April 27, 2026 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
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14min
April 20, 2026 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
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17min
April 13, 2026 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
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16min
April 06, 2026 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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14min

FAQs about Learn English With News:

How many episodes does Learn English With News have?

The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.