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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 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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12:33

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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17:15

Episode 21: Why are the Spanish police targeting...

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2025/06/09

In today's episode, we find out why elderly ladies in Spanish villages are causing controversy.In the grammar section, we look at how we use the subjunctive in English. 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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15:48

Episode 20: Turkey to fine passengers who ignore...

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2025/06/05

In today's episode, Turkey is handing out fines to passengers who stand up before the seatbelt sign switches off!In the grammar section, we're talking about how we use 'yet' and 'already' in present perfect sentences. 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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13:31

Episode 19: Google Maps error causes chaos on German...

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2025/06/02

In today's news story, we look at how a Google Maps errors caused confusion in Germany. We'll also be discussing whether we're too dependant on GPS.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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Episode 18: German “risks life” to win cheese-rolling...

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2025/05/29

Today's episode looks at the famous Gloucestershire cheese-rolling race. In the grammar section, we discuss possessive pronouns (mine, yours, ours etc).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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16:44

Episode 17: Cargo ship crashes into man’s garden in...

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2025/05/27

In today's episode, a Norwegian man gets an unpleasant wake up call. We also take a look at the past continuous tense.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,

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10:38

Episode 16: Drug-smuggling cat caught climbing Costa...

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2025/05/21

In today's news story, a cat is caught trying to carry drugs into a prison! We'll also look at other examples of animals being used to smuggle things into prisons. 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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Episode 15: Kissing poses little risk for people with...

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2025/05/12

In today's episode, we find out whether coeliac disease sufferers can kiss their bread-loving partners!We'll also take a look at the differences between 'little' and 'a little', and 'few' and 'a few'. 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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