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.

Episodes

3 hours ago

15 min

In today's news story, an Italian chef with strong principles!
Did you know that my new course The Essentials of English is out now. It's just £19.99 for a limited time so enrol now! https://learnenglishwithben.thinkific.com/products/courses/english-grammar-course 
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3 hours ago

15 min

Nov 2, 2026

16 min

In today's news, a Lord of the Rings inspired tale about three Italians returning a lost ring! We’ll also practise using the word ‘little’ with nouns.
Did you know that my new course The Essentials of English is out now. It's just £19.99 for a limited time so enrol now! https://learnenglishwithben.thinkific.com/products/courses/english-grammar-course 
Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club.
Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben
Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben
Website: learnenglishwithben.com
Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes

Nov 2, 2026

16 min

Oct 26, 2026

14 min

In today's news story, a man saves up all of his coins to buy himself a big present!
In the grammar section, we look at using the gerund (verb-ing) after prepositions, verbs and phrases. Try the exercise to practise also available on Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben
Have you checked out the new Learn English With Ben online course yet? It's called The Essentials of English, and it's out now for just £19.99. Find out more on my website: learnenglishwithben.com or enrol directly here: https://learnenglishwithben.thinkific.com/products/courses/english-grammar-course 

Oct 26, 2026

14 min

Oct 19, 2026

20 min

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Tesla's new 'flying' car! 
In the episode we also look at how to use direct and reported speech.
Have you checked out the new Learn English With Ben online course yet? It's called The Essentials of English, and it's out now for just £19.99. Find out more on my website: learnenglishwithben.com or enrol directly here: https://learnenglishwithben.thinkific.com/products/courses/english-grammar-course 
 
Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.
 
Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club.
Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben
Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben
Website: learnenglishwithben.com
Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes 

Oct 19, 2026

20 min

Oct 5, 2026

11 min

In today's news story, who was crowned Delhi's fattest dog?
Read the transcript with glossary, and do the comprehension quiz to test your understanding. Join the fan club: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben
My new course 'The Essentials of English', is available now, for just £19.99. Take advantage of the introductory offer and enrol today: https://learnenglishwithben.thinkific.com/products/courses/english-grammar-course

Oct 5, 2026

11 min

Sep 28, 2026

15 min

In today's news, we find out about one of the fastest, and youngest Rubik's Cube solvers! We also look at the phrase 'to take (time)'.
 
My September deal gives you 10% off 5 or 10 hour courses with me! Visit learnenglishwithben.com and get in touch! 
Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.
 
Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club.
Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben
Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben
Website: learnenglishwithben.com
Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes 

Sep 28, 2026

15 min

Sep 21, 2026

12 min

Two news stories for you today, starting with some news about Japan's ageing population, and then about an overdue library book.
My September deal gives you 10% off 5 or 10 hour courses with me! Visit learnenglishwithben.com and get in touch! 
Read the episode transcript and test your understanding with a comprehension quiz by joining the Learn English with Ben fan club. You'll get access to transcripts and quizzes, plus other bonus content. Visit patreon.com/learnenglishwithben for more information and to join now.
 
Patreon: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben - For transcripts, comprehension quizzes, and video tutorials, join the fan club.
Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/learnenglishwithben
Instagram: instagram.com/learnenglishwithben
Website: learnenglishwithben.com
Email: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com - send me an email if you're interested in classes 
 

Sep 21, 2026

12 min

Sep 14, 2026

14 min

In today's tech news, a new style of iPhone... but will it sell?!
We'll also be practising how to use the phrase 'to get used to...'.
Join the fan club to access a grammar quiz and the full transcript with glossary: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben
I also have a back to school September offer: 10% off private online classes (5 or 10 hour course) if you book during the month of September. Get in touch if you'd like to organise a trial class. Visit my website for more details or email me: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com
And 'The Essentials of English' my new online course is coming very very soon!

Sep 14, 2026

14 min

Sep 10, 2026

17 min

In today's news, a possible change to how people in Australia get their social media content.
The grammar section focuses on how we use 'could', 'would' and 'should'.
Join the fan club to access a grammar quiz and the full transcript with glossary: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben
I also have a back to school September offer: 10% off private online classes (5 or 10 hour course) if you book during the month of September. Get in touch if you'd like to organise a trial class. Visit my website for more details or email me: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com
And 'The Essentials of English' my new online course is coming very very soon!

Sep 10, 2026

17 min

Sep 3, 2026

16 min

Would you volunteer to help move a castle? That's the subject of today's news story out of Japan.
We'll also be studying prepositions of movement and position.
Join the fan club to access a grammar quiz and the full transcript with glossary: patreon.com/learnenglishwithben
I also have a back to school September offer: 10% off private online classes (5 or 10 hour course) if you book during the month of September. Get in touch if you'd like to organise a trial class. Visit my website for more details or email me: learnenglishwithben88@gmail.com
And 'The Essentials of English' my new online course is coming very very soon!

Sep 3, 2026

16 min

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