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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How many episodes does Learn English With News have?

The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.

Learn English With News episodes:

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
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15min
November 13, 2025 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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19min
November 10, 2025 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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16min
November 06, 2025 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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12min
November 03, 2025 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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17min
October 30, 2025 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
...more
17min

FAQs about Learn English With News:

How many episodes does Learn English With News have?

The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.