Episode 98: What is ‘Spygate’ and why is it causing controversy in English football?
In today's episode, we discuss a big controversy called 'Spygate'. Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. Y...
25 Maj 13min
Episode 97: World Cup final to feature first ever halftime show
In today's news, we find out who is playing the first ever World Cup final half time show. In the grammar section, we practise using the phrase 'to be/get used to...' Get the full transcript, vocabula...
18 Maj 15min
Episode 96: German tourist wins compensation in “sunbed war” holiday dispute
In today's news, an angry tourist and his quest for sun bed justice! We also look at how to use 'although' and 'despite'. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patr...
11 Maj 16min
Episode 95: Bus driver’s training day ends in the River Seine
In today's news, a bad day at the office for a trainee bus driver. In the grammar section, we look at how to use the preposition 'to' with the gerund. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and...
5 Maj 19min
Episode 94: “Timmy”: the lost whale in the Baltic Sea which has captured national attention in Germany
In today's news, the story of "Timmy" the lost whale, whose story has gone viral in Germany and beyond. We also study modal verbs in today's episode. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and...
27 Apr 13min
Episode 93: Escaped zoo wolf captured after week on the run
In today's news, a wolf on the run in South Korea! We also look at how we talk about how we spend our time. Get the full transcript, vocabulary glossary, and a comprehension quiz at patreon.com/learn...
20 Apr 16min
Episode 92: Artemis II astronauts return safely after historic moon mission
In today's news, four astronauts are back on Earth after their moon mission. We'll also take a look at how we use the present perfect to speak about first times. Get the full transcript, vocabulary ...
13 Apr 15min
Episode 91: Robotaxi malfunction causes chaos in China
In today's news, robotaxi chaos in Wuhan! We also look at how to use the word 'while'. This episode is ideal for intermediate English learners (B1–B2+) who want to improve vocabulary, grammar, and lis...
6 Apr 13min
