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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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15:22

Episode 81: Cows might be more intelligent than we think

Learn English With News ·

2026/01/26

Get 10% of one-to-one English classes with Ben by booking a 5 or 10 hour course in January. Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com or visit learnenglishwithben.com for more information.In today's news, evidence that cows are not as stupid as we once thought! We also practise the present perfect tense for states that started in the past and continue into the present. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension

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16:40

Episode 80: Chinese surgeons save patient’s ear by...

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2026/01/19

Get 10% of one-to-one English classes with Ben by booking a 5 or 10 hour course in January. Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com or visit learnenglishwithben.com for more information. In today's news, an incredible operation to save a woman's ear by putting it on.... her foot! We also look at how to use the verb 'to last'. 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

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15:35

Episode 79: Tennis tournament organisers admit error...

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2026/01/12

Get 10% of one-to-one English classes with Ben by booking a 5 or 10 hour course in January. Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com or visit learnenglishwithben.com for more information.In today's news, a tennis match goes viral for all the wrong reasons. In the grammar section, we'll practise adverbs. 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

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15:38

Episode 78: Swedish company trials ‘friendship hour’...

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2026/01/05

Get 10% of one-to-one English classes with Ben by booking a 5 or 10 hour course in January. Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com or visit learnenglishwithben.com for more information.In today's news, a new idea to reduce loneliness. In the grammar section, we'll look at reduced relative clauses. 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

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14:47

Episode 77: Family reunited with missing cat after...

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2025/12/29

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:

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15:54

Episode 76: Japanese woman marries AI character

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2025/12/23

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 –

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11:59

Episode 75: Swiss yodelling added to UNESCO cultural...

Learn English With News ·

2025/12/18

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 –

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14:44

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

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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...

Learn English With News ·

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...

Learn English With News ·

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...

Learn English With News ·

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...

Learn English With News ·

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...

Learn English With News ·

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...

Learn English With News ·

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...

Learn English With News ·

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

Learn English With News ·

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...

Learn English With News ·

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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