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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.

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Episode 41: ‘Skibidi’ and ‘tradwife’ added to...

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2025/08/21

Great news - I'm now taking bookings for new students! And to help you get started, I’m offering 10% off if you book a course of 5 or 10 online lessons before the end of August. Whether you want to improve your speaking, prepare for an exam, or feel more confident at work, I can help. If you're interested, send me an email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com.In today's news, there are now MORE words for us (even English natives) to learn! Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a

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16:49

Episode 40: German states clash over invention of...

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2025/08/18

Great news - I'm now taking bookings for new students! And to help you get started, I’m offering 10% off if you book a course of 5 or 10 online lessons before the end of August. Whether you want to improve your speaking, prepare for an exam, or feel more confident at work, I can help. If you're interested, send me an email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com. In today's news, two states fight over the right to call the Bratwurst sausage their own! We'll also look at how we say years in English. Read

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Episode 39: Italians express anger over UK recipe’s...

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2025/08/14

In today's news story, UK recipe website Good Food has offended an entire nation! We also look at three times the Brits have upset other countries over their version of foreign dishes. 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:

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17:23

Episode 38: In Japan, you can now “Rent a Grandma”

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2025/08/11

In today's news story, grannies in Japan are now available to rent for numerous chores and support. In the grammar section, we practise uncountable nouns. 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,

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12:06

Episode 37: Amsterdam to install tiny steps to help...

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2025/08/07

Great news - I'm now taking bookings for new students! And to help you get started, I’m offering 10% off if you book a course of 5 or 10 lessons before the end of August. Whether you want to improve your speaking, prepare for an exam, or feel more confident at work, I can help. If you're interested, send me an email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com. In today's news story, Amsterdam is literally taking steps to help their cats! We also look at other places around the world where things have been

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17:46

Episode 36: Airbnb refunds woman after false damage...

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2025/08/04

In today's news, an Airbnb guest gets a nasty surprise after checking out early... We also look at the difference between 'eventually' and 'finally'. 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

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15:31

Episode 35: China offers parents cash to boost...

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2025/07/31

In today's news story, China is looking for ways to increase its birth rate. We'll also be talking about how we use 'a' and 'per' for quantity and frequency. 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,

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14:12

Episode 34: Belgian man scammed in online romance...

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2025/07/28

In today's news, a widower is tricked into thinking he will marry a former French beauty queen. In the grammar section, we practise using 'would' to speak about the future from a past perspective. 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:

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16:35

Episode 33: Tech CEO resigns after viral Coldplay...

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2025/07/24

In today's news story, we discuss THAT viral video from the Coldplay concert.In the grammar section, we look at how to use 'either...or', 'neither...nor', and 'both...and'. 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

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Episode 32: Voting age across UK lowered to 16

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2025/07/21

In today's news, a big change to the voting system in the UK. In the grammar section, we'll be looking at the various ways we use the preposition 'by'. 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,

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16:50

Episode 31: German backpacker rescued after two weeks...

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2025/07/17

In today's news story, a "miracle" rescue of a German backpacker who got lost in the outback of Western Australia.In the grammar section, we discuss compound adjectives! I’ve created a short survey to find out what you like about the podcast, what you'd like more of, and how I can improve it for you. It only takes two or three minutes, and your feedback will make a big difference. Here's the link:

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Episode 30: Dubai restaurant to open with AI-designed...

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2025/07/14

In today's news story, a new Dubai restaurant is set to use AI to design their menu. Is this the end of the restaurant experience as we know it?! I’ve created a short survey to find out what you like about the podcast, what you'd like more of, and how I can improve it for you. It only takes two or three minutes, and your feedback will make a big difference. Here's the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQgCbjaG39cwM3Gwv-41DHAP03bGqaO6wOj5s5BIqXtgtacA/viewform?usp=header Read the episode

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12:40

Episode 29: River Seine reopens to swimmers for first...

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2025/07/10

In today's news story, we find out about the reopening of the Seine for open water swimming.We also discuss why so many people are turning to open water swimming as a new hobby! 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 -

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18:49

Episode 28: Thousands mistakenly told they’d won...

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2025/07/07

In today's episode, thousands of Norwegians thought they had won the lottery... but hadn't! In the grammar section, we look at how we use the past perfect tense. I’ve created a short survey to find out what you like about the podcast, what you'd like more of, and how I can improve it for you. It only takes two or three minutes, and your feedback will make a big difference. Here's the link:

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18:53

Episode 27: Father jumps overboard to save daughter...

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2025/07/03

In today's episode, a man jumped off a cruise ship to save his daughter who had fallen while having her photo taken! In the grammar section, we'll be discussing the past continuous tense and doing a short exercise to practise. 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

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14:53

Episode 26: Calls grow for Scotland-wide summit on...

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2025/06/30

In today's news story, aggressive birds are causing serious problems in Scotland!In the grammar section, we'll be looking at how we use the word 'without'. Read the episode transcript 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

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13:40

Episode 25: Czech family charged with running fake...

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2025/06/25

In today's episode, a family in the Czech Republic have been charged with running a dental practice illegally! We'll also be discussing some interesting legal language. 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

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Episode 24: Italian museum asks for respect after...

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2025/06/19

In today's episode, we find out how two visitors damaged a valuable piece of art in Italy. We'll also take a look at some other examples of expensive art getting damaged by members of the public. 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:

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17:50

Episode 23: Canadian man wins lottery three times in...

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2025/06/16

In today's news story, we hear about a cancer survivor who can't stop winning the lottery!In the grammar section, we look at the present perfect simple and present perfect continuous tenses. And we discuss whether winning the lottery is as good as it sounds... 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

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16:38

Episode 22: “It’s over for short men”: Tinder trials...

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2025/06/12

In today's news story, some potentially bad news for short men on dating apps! In the grammar section we'll be looking at the 3rd conditional, and as a shorter man myself, I thought I'd share my thoughts on Tinder's new feature! 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

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