Episode 15: Kissing poses little risk for people with coeliac disease, study finds
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'...
12 Touko 202520min
Episode 14: Amazon plane crash survivors rescued after 36 hours in alligator-infested swamp
In today's episode, we find out how 5 people managed to survive a plane crash in an Amazonian swamp! We'll also be looking at how to use 'in the end', 'at the end', and 'finally'. Read the episode tra...
8 Touko 202515min
Episode 13: Snake causes major disruption on Japan’s bullet train line
In today's news, trains in Japan were delayed for an unusual reason... In the grammar section of today's episode, we'll look at how to use the verb 'want' with an object. Read the episode transcript b...
5 Touko 202514min
Episode 12: Man rescued twice from Mount Fuji after returning to get phone
Today's news story is about a Mount Fuji climber who needed a rescue team TWICE! Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan cl...
2 Touko 202516min
Episode 11: Millions affected as power restored after major Iberian blackout
In today's news story, we look at how the blackout across Spain and Portugal affected people's lives. We'll also study prepositions of place, and verbs of movement and position. For bonus content rel...
30 Huhti 202523min
Episode 10: Dog rescued after 500 days lost in Australian wilderness
Today's news story is all about a dog's miraculous survival. We also take a look at when we use the gerund (-ing) form after certain words and phrases. We're celebrating reaching 10 episodes by relea...
29 Huhti 202519min
Episode 9: Valuable Warhol print accidentally thrown away by Dutch town hall
In today's episode, a town hall in the Netherlands regrets taking the rubbish out! We also look at examples of valuable items which were accidentally thrown away. For bonus content related to today's ...
27 Huhti 202515min
Episode 8: How will the new Pope be chosen?
In today's news story, we look at how the new pope will be elected. Plus, we consider how we use the passive voice, especially when describing processes. For bonus content related to today's news sto...
25 Huhti 202516min
