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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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14:44

Episode 74: Australia’s social media ban for under...

Learn English With News ·

2025/12/15

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:

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11:52

Episode 73: Germany reintroduces voluntary military...

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2025/12/11

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 –

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16:58

Episode 72: Pavarotti’s family angered after statue...

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2025/12/08

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:

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16:04

Episode 71: Runaway Austrian nuns allowed to stay at...

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2025/12/04

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

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14:51

Episode 70: Man accused of dressing up as dead mother...

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2025/12/01

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

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15:07

Episode 69: Titanic passenger’s gold watch sells for...

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2025/11/27

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

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17:02

Episode 68: Paul McCartney releases almost silent...

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2025/11/24

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

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18:11

Episode 67: Man steals bus in Canada - but continues...

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2025/11/19

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

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14:23

Episode 66: Shouting at seagulls stops them stealing...

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2025/11/17

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:

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18:32

Episode 65: Miss Universe contestants walk out after...

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2025/11/13

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

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15:31

Episode 64: Guilt-ridden man returns stolen skull 60...

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2025/11/10

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

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11:44

Episode 63: France launches croissant-scented stamps

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2025/11/06

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:

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16:25

Episode 62: Messages in a bottle found 100 years...

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2025/11/03

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

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16:17

Episode 61: German company uses Louvre heist for...

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2025/10/30

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

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17:48

Episode 60: Woman with Parkinson’s disease plays...

Learn English With News ·

2025/10/27

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

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11:17

Episode 59: Mystery of crocodile spotted by English...

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2025/10/23

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 –

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17:12

Episode 58: Aggressive swan that terrorised town...

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2025/10/20

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

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17:01

Episode 57: Green turtles saved from the brink of...

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2025/10/16

Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News.In today's news, some good news for green turtles! In the grammar section, we look at how to use the present perfect tense when talking about recent actions that connect to the present. 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

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14:35

Episode 56: Spanish treasure worth $1 million found...

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2025/10/13

Practise your English listening, vocabulary, and pronunciation with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about $1m worth of Spanish treasure discovered off the coast of Florida.In the second part, you'll practise the pronunciation of regular verbs. This podcast is ideal for intermediate learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve their English comprehension. Extra Learning Materials: Get the full transcript (for free!), vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at Patreon to

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15:00

Episode 55: AI ‘actor’ causes controversy in...

Learn English With News ·

2025/10/09

Practise your English listening and grammar with this episode of Learn English With News. Today’s story is about how an AI actress called Tilly Norwood has managed to upset Hollywood! In the grammar section, you’ll learn how to use the verb 'want' with objects. 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

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