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Learn English With News
Ben Holt
77 episodes
1 week ago
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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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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Language Learning
Education
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Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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1 week ago
14 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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1 week ago
15 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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2 weeks ago
11 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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3 weeks ago
14 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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3 weeks ago
11 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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4 weeks ago
16 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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1 month ago
16 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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1 month ago
14 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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1 month ago
17 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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1 month ago
18 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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1 month ago
14 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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1 month ago
18 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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2 months ago
11 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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2 months ago
16 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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2 months ago
16 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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2 months ago
17 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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2 months ago
11 minutes

Learn English With News
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: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com (for private classes)   Keywords / Tags: English listening practice, ESL, EFL, grammar explained, vocabulary building, news in English
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2 months ago
17 minutes

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.