Episode 79: Tennis tournament organisers admit error after bizarre performance goes viral
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 new...
12 Jan 15min
Episode 78: Swedish company trials ‘friendship hour’ to combat loneliness
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 new...
5 Jan 15min
Episode 77: Family reunited with missing cat after five years in ‘Christmas miracle’
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...
29 Dec 202514min
Episode 76: Japanese woman marries AI character
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 w...
23 Dec 202515min
Episode 75: Swiss yodelling added to UNESCO cultural heritage list
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 liste...
18 Dec 202511min
Episode 74: Australia’s social media ban for under 16s comes into effect
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...
15 Dec 202514min
Episode 73: Germany reintroduces voluntary military service
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 vo...
11 Dec 202511min
Episode 72: Pavarotti’s family angered after statue of singer frozen knee-deep in ice-rink
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 inte...
8 Dec 202516min
